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FAQ
Who
are Shadow Hills Presbyterians?
What
do Presbyterians believe?
How do
I become a member?
Can
I have my child baptized?
May
I take communion if I'm not a member?
Can
we have a memorial service?
What about weddings?
Can
our group meet at your facility?
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If
you ask Shadow Hills members why they joined, you will hear words like
"accepting", "friendly", and "personal".
The congregation reflects the diversity of the community around
it, with blue collar workers, craftsmen, small business people,
professionals, artists, educators, and more; a spectrum of ages, races,
backgrounds and vocations, united by faith and fellowship.
Many find that their closest friendships are with people they met
here.
Located
in an equestrian area of the Verdugo foothills, Shadow Hills
Presbyterian Church was formed in 1950 to fill a need for spiritual
growth and children's Christian education.
Our "country" setting contributes both to the sense
that SHPC is a special place and the "down home" relationships
among our members and friends.
We
are a reformed denomination, committed to helping each other along our
path of faith.
Our doors are always invitingly open.
All are welcome to come, participate, and find their own way to
God through Jesus Christ.
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God
is the supreme authority throughout the universe.
Our
knowledge of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible,
Our
salvation is through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It is
God's generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments.
It is
everyone's job - ministers and lay people alike -
to share
the good news of the Gospel through their words and deeds.
Learn
more about what Presbyterians believe ...
www.pcusa.org/today/believe/believe.htm
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Active
members of Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church share the common faith that
Jesus is the Christ, our Lord and our Savior. Everyone who affirms
that belief is welcome to become a member of our congregation.
Membership
is not an elite status;
it's an involvement.
What
SHPC membership is not:
Membership
is not a "Get Into Heaven Free" card.
When
one arrives at the "Pearly Gates," God will not ask your
membership status.
Membership
does not mean one is more faithful or knowledgeable than another.
Membership
does not require a particular financial or leadership commitment.
What
SHPC membership is:
Membership
is a step taken on one's faith journey to live out one's faith by
making or renewing a commitment to Christ Jesus.
Membership
is a symbolic step of laying roots in one place and with one family of
faith.
Membership
is a way to exercise one's commitment to worship, learn, serve, and
join in fellowship with our church family.
Attend
one of our Seekers Discussions and learn more about the structure,
beliefs, mission and ministry of the members of our church family.
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Infant
baptism is a very powerful sign of how reliant all of us are on God's
love and grace. The child
is embraced by God's love even before the child develops faith or can
possibly earn God's promised grace.
Our
members join the parents in pledging their support and encouragement for
the ongoing spiritual development of a child. The child is
embraced as a blessing and a responsibility of our church family.
This commitment to the child and parents is the basis for our
Presbyterian requirement that at least one parent shall be an active
member of the congregation.
Feel
free to talk with Pastor Janet about your desire to have your child
baptized.
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Presbyterians
celebrate what is called Open Communion. All believers are welcome
to the table, no matter where one is on the walk and search for God.
It is a time of celebration and remembrance that challenges us to do two
things:
Remember
the hope has been given to humanity in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Remember
that the body of Christ is larger than our own personal relationships,
but
joins all of God's children together.
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We
are happy to host weddings for our members, family, and friends.
Weddings at our church are considered worship services and
therefore are officiated by our Pastor.
The first step in planning a wedding is to talk with Pastor Janet
and call the church office to determine the availability of dates.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the date.
For more information, please call the church office and request a
wedding planning booklet that describes our wedding fees and policies.
Those
who are not affiliated with our congregation and are interested in
having a wedding at Shadow Hills Church are encouraged to attend a worship service to
see the sanctuary and meet our pastor.
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Our
pastor is pleased to meet with members, family, and friends to plan a
memorial service to celebrate the life of a departed loved one.
Memorial services are a time when we have come together to:
Thank
God for the blessing of our loved one in our lives,
Celebrate
how our loved one touched our lives,
Support
each other in our time of grief,
Invoke
the faith that strengthens our lives together.
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We
welcome the use of our facilities by NON-PROFIT community organizations.
Requests should be made in writing to the church office.
The written request should include the group name, the purpose of
the facilities use, preferred date and time, number of people expected,
and contact information. Our
Board of Elders must approve all requests.
Facility
use by FOR-PROFIT organizations or individuals is allowed when approved
by the Board of Elders. Requests
should be made in writing to the church office.
The written request should include the group name, the purpose of
the facilities use, preferred date and time, number of people expected,
and your contact information. A
certificate of insurance for general liability is required; a
certificate of insurance for worker’s compensation may be required.
The church office will be happy to provide the details of the
insurance requirements. Additional
terms may apply, as appropriate to the requested use. The Board of
Elders will determine the fee, based on the details of the requested
use.
We
do not rent our sanctuary or chapel for weddings, memorial services, or
worship celebrations.
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