2025-08-21 Good News

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 As September arrives, we stand at the threshold of autumn. The air begins to shift, the evening arrives noticeably earlier, and the first hints of color can be seen on the leaves. Here in San Jose, we may not experience the dramatic turning of the seasons like some places do, but even so, there ar...

Mark Your Calendar! Viva CalleSJ returns Sunday, September 7We're excited to announce that Viva Calle is coming thru Japantown from 10am-3pm. Please see the Viva Calle website for road closures (www.vivacallesj.org/) Yu-Ai Kai KLS (Kenko Living Series) seminarOh, My Aching Feet: Foot and Ankle Care BasicsGuest Speaker: Alan Sue, DPM Podiatry DepartmentSutter Health and Palo Alto Medical Foundation...

Youth Ministry Newsletter 8/18 — Vanessa Perry-Mar It is a great honor and appreciation to be given the opportunity to serve the Youth at Wesley as Director of Youth Ministry.  I have been a member of Wesley for just under 8 years.  I have been involved with Wesley's youth and children ministry through my involvement in Kids Camp for about 5 years.  I currently serve as a co-director for Kids Camp...

Rev. John Oda greeted guests from Japan. Revs. Claudia Genung and Toshi Yamamoto. The Rev. Claudia is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, and is currently serving as senior pastor with the Yokohama Union Church (YUC) – Japan.  She's been a missionary for 33 years serving in a variety of capacities.  Wesley UMC has been a supporter for her...

A memorial lunch held in honor of Rosie Shimonishi was held at church, hosted by the Shimonishi family shown here from left: Conan and Lori Low, with their children, Kazumi and Rinji, and Grandpa Warren between the children and all remembering grandmother Rosie. This is a beautiful Shimonishi family portrait of young love, marriage, children, travels, and celebrations which graced the front door o...

この3年間、毎週土曜日にほぼ休みなく続けてきた早天祈祷会ですが、ここに至って少し息抜きをしよう、という事になりました。今いい気候だね、ハイキングに行こう！　と、満場一致で即座に決まり、日語の皆さんにも呼び掛けて、8月2日、いつものZoomではなくRancho San Antonioに集結。総勢10人で朝の日光浴と森林浴を大いに楽しんできました。参加者の年齢は20代から80代にわたり、まさにMulti-Generationの遠足です。最初の話では4マイルの行程だったのですが、スマホで計測した参加者の話によると実際には5.7マイル。地球の温暖化で地面が膨らんだのかもしれません。でも丘の頂上からシリコンバレーを見渡す眺めと、行程後半の緑に包まれた渓谷に、参加者全員大いに癒されました。ここでお報せですが、この2年間、私たちの礼拝やミニストリ―に休むことなく参加してきてくださった小川匠兄が、9月から...

Over 30 people from Wesley and Japantown practiced helping others, reviewing their first-aid, CPR, and AED skills. Japantown Prepared! organized this hands-on event. Are you ready to help others in need?......

Rise and Shine! Time for The Wesley Golf Tournament  — Barbara Hiura SUNNYVALE—Cock-a-doodle-doo! Up with the rooster’s crow on a cool overcast morning, some 55 golfers revved up their carts and hit-away at the 36th annual Wesley Benefit Golf Tournament held on Aug. 4, at Sunnyvale Golf Course. Fun, exciting, friendly and a truly joyful time for all participants who had a day of fun in the sun res...

On Camp Reflection Sunday, July 27th, Wesley's sanctuary was filled with the voices and hearts of our youth who attended Asian Camp this summer at Camp Wrightwood. The campers, along with some of the counselors and directors, led most of the worship service, helping to lead songs, giving testimonies, and reflecting upon their week together. This year’s theme, “Kaleidoscope: Ever Changing, Endless ...

At the annual Pastor's Reception, SPRC chair, Kristin To, happily announced Rev. John Oda's reappointment to serve Wesley on July 27 presenting them with a beautiful orchid and gifts to show our appreciation for his continuing work with our church. Along with To, from left, is Luz Gonzalez and of course, Rev. John. In his opening remarks, Rev. John recognized our hard-working staff for which our c...