The mood: somber, quiet, reflective as Wesley UMC held its Good Friday Service on March 29. Witness through verse and song, Jesus’ Crucifixion, his sacrifice for us and our redemption because of it.  ...  Read More

Our God’s Garden Sunday School children processed into church happily waving their palms welcoming Jesus to Jerusalem with loud Hosannas. And then sang “Hosanna Rock!”......  Read More

school supplies given,women's shelter donations,love is delivered. Our own Wesley UMC Administrative Assistant, Terri Thornton and her husband Jeffery Roloff are amazing good-will ambassadors to Afric...  Read More

Is there a 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd RCT, Military Intelligence Service (MIS) veteran in your family that was in the Rohwer or Manzanar incarceration camp during WWII? The National Veterans Netw...  Read More

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Community News: Nikkei Matsuri Foundation ScholarshipsThe Nikkei Matsuri Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2024 Jimi Yamaichi Japanese Cultural Arts Scholarship for high school juniors ...  Read More

Thank you Board of Trustees for all of their hard work in getting this new sign designed and installed!......  Read More

Pastor's Reflection 03-21-2024 Rev. John Oda When I was in my 20’s my friend David and I decided, on a whim, to drive down to Big Sur and go hiking. We got there around 1:00pm and went for a nice long...  Read More

Wesley UMC honored at Yu-Ai Kai's 50th Anniversary Golden Gala Yu-Ai Kai, Japantown's own senior service center, celebrated their 50th anniversary on March 16 with a banquet at Signia by Hilton. In fr...  Read More

Nikkei Matsuri Festival Returns to San Jose JapantownSan Jose, CA - The highly an9cipated Nikkei Matsuri Festival is back for its 46th year onSunday, April 21, 2024. This beloved festival celebrates J...  Read More

教会と私塚本　麗子      2023年12月、多分暮近くになってからの事と思います。「来年1月末、山本牧師と長女の菫ちゃんがSan Joseに来て数日間滞在されます」という思いがけないNewsに日語ミニストリーのメンバーは小躍りして喜び合いました。     明けて2024年1月28日の山本先生の礼拝当日は会堂一杯の会衆で埋められ、一同声高らかに御名を賛美することが出来ました。ベイエリアの教会から...  Read More

On Sunday, March 3, “The Children’s Message.” was back after a lengthy hiatus. Mark Teagle, following the message theme Simply Lent with a lesson on decluttering, illustrated how he’s simplifying his ...  Read More