“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 My mom has always had a green thumb. Growing up,...  Read More

Groundbreaking at the Buddhist Church Congratulations to the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin on the groundbreaking for their new Dharma Center on Thursday, March 12. Rev. John Oda and several members...  Read More

The beginning of the Lent season was marked by the Ash Wednesday service which was a combined event with the La Trinidad.  Here Rev. Dale Temper, the pastor of La Trinidad had ashes imposed by Rev. Jo...  Read More

この2月末から3月初めにかけて、三枝子と二人で日本に行ってきました。色々目的があったのですが、その中の一つが山本先生ご家族にお会いする事。そこで3月1日（日）の夜、伊丹教会をお訪ねしました。写真にあるように、皆さんお元気そうでした。先生も知恵さんも教区、教会、幼稚園、クリニック、そして家庭と大忙しです。菫ちゃんは新しい学校で元気に勉強し、来年は大学受験です。皓君は高校受験に合格したばかりで、この4...  Read More

Rev. John prayed for Terri and her husband Jeffrey Thornton who are embarking on a month-long trip to Botswana and Zambia to deliver supplies and much needed goods to small villages in need. The Food ...  Read More

All Church Retreat: Embracing the Narrative and Strategic Planby Rev. John Oda On February 28, Wesley Church gathered for its All Church Winter Retreat. This was the third and final Discovery & Discer...  Read More

Our Wesley Church Scout troop thanks everyone for supporting their Avocado Char Siu Taco Lunch Fundraiser last Sunday March 8. We were glad to see smiling faces chomping on their delicious tacos! Scou...  Read More

Wesley Hosts the Festival of Joy: Worship, Music, and Community Togetherby Rev. John Oda On February 21, Wesley had the pleasure of hosting the Asian American Caucus’s Festival of Joy, a special Lunar...  Read More

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PASTOR'S REFLECTIONRev. John Oda “Lent at Wesley: A Season of Freedom”“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore…” (Galatians 5:1) We often think of Lent as a season of “giving somethi...  Read More

We are so grateful for the generous giving that Wesley receives. Because of your generosity, we have 13 dedicated professionals on staff, are able to support robust budgets for ministries that serve o...  Read More

For a short devotional each day in Lent, please join in using The Sanctuary for Lent 2026 by Amy Sigmon. This booklet, available in digital or printed format, contains brief readings for each day in L...  Read More