We invite you to worship with our faith community. We are a close-knit group of families, neighbors, and friends who strive to discover God's direction for our lives. We encourage searching minds and spirits as we celebrate together our faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, through the guidance of the Holy Scriptures. Emphasizing individual choice and conviction, members follow the Word of God according to the dictates of their own consciences. Our church is called "Congregational", reflecting our heritage in the New England Pilgrim experience in which local congregations retain control of their own decisions and direction. We are also a member church of the United Church of Christ denomination, which is dedicated to realizing God's just and loving purpose in the world.

MISSION STATEMENT
In response to God's all-encompassing presence and unconditional love, we at San Marino Congregational Church a worship-centered community, are spreading the Good News of God's Love to all, working to heal human divisions, and striving for justice and peace.

OPEN & AFFIRMING STATEMENT
San Marino Congregational United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming church. We affirm the rich complexity of God's creation, which includes every person and many forms of family. We welcome into our open communion and community God's beloved children of all ethnicities, nationalities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, physical or mental limitations, economic and family circumstances, and faith backgrounds. We affirm and celebrate all loving and committed relationships. We commit ourselves to the defense of the spiritual, civic, and human rights of all people, and to the promotion of their well being in our Church and communities.

JOYFUL NEWS! OUR NEW PASTOR... REV. ARTHUR L. CRIBBS, JR.
Rev. Art Cribbs
On Sunday, January 21, 2007, the members of San Marino Congregational UCC voted unanimously (and joyfully) to call Rev. Arthur (“Art”) Lawrence Cribbs, Jr. as our new permanent full-time pastor. Following the election, we celebrated by sharing a meal with Rev. Cribbs' family, friends and new church family. We are truly blessed.

 

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007 was Rev. Cribbs' first Sunday with us. more about Rev. Cribbs
OFFICERS, CHAIRS & STAFF
OFFICERS
CHAIRS
Moderator
   Connie James-Gililland

Treasurer
  Scott Cameron
Clerk
  
Susan Jakubowski Weiner
Financial Secretary
  Dick Lashley
Historian
  Virginia Lashley
Past Moderator
  Holly Ann Burn

Board of Trustees
 David Crist
Board of Christian Education
  Kim Van Horsen
Board of Deacons Co-Chairs
Holly Ann Burns/Tanya Samuel
Building and Grounds
  
Kris Cunz
Evangelism & Membership Growth
Daryl Burns
Mission & Social Outreach
Holly Ann Burns
Social Committee

  Vivienne Oldknow
Theatre Advisory Board
 Daryl Burns

STAFF
Pastoral Assistant and Director of Music & Drama
  Donald B. Shenk
Accompanist
 
 Andrew "Chip" Colvin
Preschool Director
  Connie James-Gililland
Director of Christian Ed
  Rev. Cathy Kotowski

Wedding Coordinator
  
Donald Shenk
Sound Technician
  Eric Stimes
Pastor Emeritus
Bertrand Crist

 
 
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