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  Children/Youth Education - Sunday School - CAF/MYF
•  Scouting - Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
•  College Age - Alpha Omega
•  Young Adults - Post College Age
•  Adults - Bible Study  and "Prime Timers"
•  Women - United Methodist Women (UMW)
•  Men - Wesley Men's Group
•  Music Ministry - Choirs and Ukulele Band
•  Administrative/Program Committees
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Administrative Board
•  Council On Ministries


Viki Inouye
Children's Ministry and Youth Director


Sunday School
Our Mission Statement

The call of our Sunday School is to provide a safe, nurturing and loving environment as children begin their journey of faith and relationship to the church.  Wesley is a place where children can grow in faith through nurturing their spirit; come to know God through exploring the Word; and experience the love and care of Christ through opportunities of service and discipleship.
Sunday School picture

Classes begin the Sunday following Labor Day with Rally Day (September 11) and continues through the end of May.  All classes are held during the 9am Worship Service.  During the summer months a special program is conducted!

This year our Sunday School theme is "Growing God's Garden".  Each year we hope to plant seeds of faith that sprout and bloom in its own season, within each of our children.  Gardening requires a passion for tending to its care and our Sunday School staff is ready to share in this responsibility.
Infants through 18 months may be taken directly to the Nursery at the start of the 9am or 11am Service. 

Download Sunday School Registration Form

Click here to go to 2012 Vacation Bible School information. This year's program will be for 4-year-olds up thru Middle Schoolers. Register early as spaces fill up fast. Contact Viki at (408) 295-0367 if you have questions.



Viki Inouye
Children's Ministry and Youth Director

Christian Adventure Fellowship (CAF)
6th through 8th Grades
Director:  Mika Yanai
CAF group picture
Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)
9th through 12th Grades
Director:   Viki Inouye
MYF group picture


This year our youth  ministry theme is "REACH!" which we will use as our guide with activities and curriculum, challenge and evaluative tool.  REACH UP! (in worship and praise) REACH IN! (in discipleship and personal faith exploration) and REACH OUT! (in fellowship and service).

Download Medical Release and Authorization form (MS-Word doc.file)
Download Permission Slip and Liability Waiver (MS-Word doc. file)
Download Driver Authorization Form (MS-Word doc.file)
Download Photo Release & Consent form (MS-Word doc. file)

Asian Camp Registration and Information - 2012

Junior High Camp Registration and Information - 2012

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Girl Scout Troop 61150



Wesley United Methodist Church supports a unique and lively Girl Scout Troop 61150.  We are a multi-level troop which supports girls from ages 5 to 17 - Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Senior Girl Scouts.

The troop is open to all girls. Some of the goals they work on are both personal and far-reaching. This is achieved by exposing the girls to many learning experiences, leadership opportunities and team-working skills. They become better citizens and scouting gives the girls the experience of improving the quality of life for others without regard for personal reward. Girls develop a commitment to community service that lasts a lifetime.

The girls participate in a program that includes activities in science, math, technology, the out-of-doors, arts and well-being.

Daisy - Kindergarten
Brownie - Grades 1st through 3rd
Junior - Grades 4th through 6th
Cadette - Grades 7th through 9th
Senior - 10th through 12th

We'd love to have you join us! Please contact us through the Church Office at (408) 295-0367

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Troop 201


Cub Scouts is a family and home centered program that develops ethical decision making skills for boys in the first through fifth grade (or who are ages 7 through 10).  Activities emphasize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

Boy Scouting A program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. (Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade.)

Come join us at Wesley United Methodist Church
566 North 5th Street
near Jackson St. in the San Jose Japantown district

Phone: 408-295-0367

Email: Office@Weslsysj.net

Attn: Troop 201 for Boy Scouts,

Or Pack 201 for Cubs


Flyer (PDF Format)

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Alpha Omega - College Age Group
Rev. Keith Inouye
Alpha Omega logo
In biblical reference to Jesus the Christ as the "alpha and the omega; beginning and end" we affirm our desire to grow in our Christian faith and service.  Our desire is to keep college age young adults connected to the local churches by providing spiritual enrichment programming and fellowship both locally and cooperatively that is relevant to where college age young adults find themselves.  The usage of the Greek letters "A" and "O" was used not only as a reference to our spiritual heritage but a way to provide a connection to college life through the establishment of a kind of Greek co-ed organizational fellowship.

The 2010 Alpha Omega Retreat was held October 2-4 at Camp Arroyo Grande.  Read a report


Read more about the history of the Alpha Omega Group

Get 2011 Alpha Omega & Agape Beach Retreat information HERE

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Young Adult - Post College-Age Group
Rev. Jeffrey Hall

Agape FellowshipWesley Young Adult Group is for post-college age through 30-something.  It is for learning more about the Bible, nurturing your spirit, building a network and developing your leadership skills.

We meet every Sunday at 12:30pm in the Conference Room! You may bring a sack lunch or grab something right after the 11am Worship service. There will also be some snacks and drinks available.

The Young Adult Group is part of the Alpha Omega group.

Read about our 2009 Mission Trip to Pharr, Texas!

For more information, please contact Rev. Jeffrey at (408) 295-0367

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Adult Bible Studies
  • Adult Bible Study Saturday mornings from 7:30-8:45AM
  • Facilitators:  Kats Hikido, Leighton Horio, Tak Okabe, Aton Gutierrez and Its Yokota

This Bible Study meets each Saturday and welcomes adults of all ages. Each quarter a unit of study is completed and a new one begins; one can join in at anytime during the year. Four to five Bible study leaders rotate leading the lessons. Each lesson is focused on the Bible, and is usually related to our daily lives and how we may become closer to God. Very lively discussions are held in both large and small groups. Participation in this Bible Study enables one to gain a better relationship and understanding of one's relationship with God as well as other members in the group.

Coffee is served; the Bible Study concludes about 8:45 AM. If you are a "morning person" who enjoys an informal early morning fellowship, you will enjoy this very warm and friendly group. Following Bible Study some members regularly go out to breakfast. All our welcome to join this fellowship! It will be worth your time to get up and meet with this group.

  • Adult Bible Study Sunday mornings from 10:30AM-11:30AM in the Fireside Room
  • Facilitator: Jim Tengan

Jim Tengan leads the adult Bible study held on Sundays at 10:30 AM (after worship service). Jim began this Bible study in the early 1980's and he continues to lead the class diligently every week (except when there is a conflict with a greater church wide program). It is an informal Bible study open to anybody who is interested in learning about Jesus and incorporating His teachings into his/her daily life. The class chooses (by democratic voting) books or Bible study materials that are interesting to the class. Therefore, the study materials chosen by the class vary offering a wide variety of styles, approaches and topics relating to the Bible and the life in the Jesus' Church.

"Lord, Give Me Patience! ... and Give It to Me Right Now!"

Dr. James Moore and his brother Bob Moore say, "We want everything done in a hurry these days. We are impatient people looking for instant gratification, so much so that sometimes we don't understand God's patient ways. But fortunately God is deliberate, steady, and refuses to be rushed. And as this book will show, if we simply follow this example, we can become spiritually mature Christians who see that the things that matter most take time, effort, commitment, and lots of patience."

  • Seekers Bible Study Monday mornings from 9:30AM-11:30AM in the Fireside Room
  • Facilitator: Jody  Kamachi

We meet on Monday mornings. We are studying the book entitled "What's So Amazing About Grace?" by Philip Yancey.  People can come to any session. It is light reading, more discussion than anything. Just a group of women studying and laughing together. 

Contact Jody Kamachi or the office to enroll. 

  • Tuesday Night Study Last Tuesday evening of every month from 7:00pm-8:30PM in the Conference Room
  • Facilitator: Rev. Jeffrey Hall

    Rev. Jeffrey Hall will lead a small group for the purposes of study, spiritual formation, and fellowship. We will meet the last Tuesday of the month. Each class will be a "stand alone" session, so participants can attend as they are able.


PrimeTimers

The Wesley PrimeTimers are a group of energetic, mature Christians, retired or soon to be retired, and/or anyone who is interested in senior group activities.  These seniors enjoy life by relating to each other through participation and fellowship, while helping others in their "golden years."

The PrimeTimers assist with many of the church's outreach programs such as making "brown bag" lunches for a men's shelter, dinner meals for the homeless mothers and children shelter, Volunteer in Missions programs, and many more.

In addition, PrimeTimers support and participate in the ongoing programs of the church by helping with missions projects, rummage sale, Mochitsuki, Aki Matsuri, and a host of other activities.

Often at luncheon meetings, speakers are invited who can provide educational information on a variety of topics to enrich their life.

All especially enjoy excursions to local restaurants, live theater performances, and museums, and to longer trips to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle.

Please contact the office at (408) 295-0367 for further information

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United Methodist Women

Please click here to view our web page!



Wesley Men's Group

The Men's Group invites you to their meetings for fun and fellowship.  These delicious breakfast meetings are held before the 9am service.  Signups can be found in the Fellowship Hall.  Please check the monthly calendar for meeting dates or call the church office at 408/295-0367.

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Choirs

English choir group pictureEnglish Choir
Director:  Denise Rawlinson
  Accompanist:  Shane Cantanho

Requirements for joining: Simply a love to sing and a love for Christian music
Choir year: September through July

Rehearsals: Every Wednesday evening, from 7:15pm; Every Sunday, 8:15am-8:45am


Japanese language choir group pictureJapanese Choir
Director:  Rev. Michiko Nishinosono
 Accompanist:  Akiko Buchanan

The Nichigo (Japanese Language) Choir performs at the 9:00 AM Nichigo worship services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month and on special occasions.

Practices are held on the 1st and 3rd  Sundays from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in the Nichigo chapel.  We have many dedicated members who really enjoy singing for God. It is a very casual and fun group. Please come and join us!




Wesley Ukulele Band (aka WUB)

picture of ukulele Aloha! The Wesley Ukulele Band performs at our church's Aki Matsuri, Worship Services, Yu Ai Kai and Wesley Missions Luau Dinner, picnic, anniversary parties, JACL events and at the Grand Opening of Japantown's Ukulele Source! 

We'd love to have you join us for music, fellowship and fun!  We meet the second Sunday of every month at 1:30pm.  Please check the monthly calendar for any date changes.

Please call the office at (408) 295-0367 for contact information


Ukulele group performing at Aki Matsuri
Ukulele Band performing at the Hanging of the Greens

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Administrative Board
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer

  • Annual Conference Lay Members
  • Board of Trustees Chairperson
  • Council on  Ministries Chairperson
  • Endowment Chairperson
  • Finance Chairperson
  • Memorial Fund Chairperson
  • Property Acquisition Chairperson
  • Staff/Parrish Relations Chairperson
  • Youth Representative

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Council on Ministries


Chairperson
Secretary
  • Lay Leadership
  • Nichigobu (Japanese Language Representative)
  • Children's Ministry & Youth Director
  • Education
    • Young Adults
    • Sunday School (5th grade and under) Coordinator
    • MYF (High School) Coordinator
    • CAF (Middle School)
    • Adult Bible Studies
  • Good News Evangelism
  • Stewardship - encouraging the job of generous giving
  • Worship
  • Stephen Ministry
  • Scouting Representative - Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts
  • Missions and Social Concerns
  • Communications
    • Website
    • Newsletter
    • Office
  • Age Groups
      • Prime Timers - retired
      • United Methodist Women
      • Wesley Men's Group
  • Church Events
      • Ozoni - New Years soup
      • Family Camp - held over Labor Day weekend
      • Aki Matsuri - Wesley fall bazaar
      • Nikkei Matsuri - San Jose Japantown festival
      • Church Picnic
      • Hanging of the Green -  Christmas church decorating
      • Funeral Coorinators
      • Wedding Coordinator
  • Librarians

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Wesley United Methodist Church Web Team
This page last revised April 30, 2012

Wesley United Methodist Church - 566 N. 5th Street, San Jose, California, USA (408) 295-0367