The Stone Church of Willow Glen (PCUSA) in San Jose California, is a vibrant, inclusive, progressive spiritual community. All individuals and families are welcome to join us for worship, music, and fellowship.
Where does our water come from? Where does it go? Join Rev. Dr. Ken Henry as he explores the journey our water takes through the Santa Clara Valley and the significance this water holds in our lives. The story begins in the Santa Cruz mountains, passes through dams and fish ladders, through downtown San Jose and the pollution control plant and ends in the San Francisco Bay.
In this children's sermon, Rev. Dr. Ken Henry introduces the differences between Jesus and the "cinematic saviors." Henry "books" Jesus to talk with the children about our world today. Using a short film clip, we follow this Jesus as he walks through San Jose. To hear the whole sermon visit: http://www.archive.org/details/CinematicSavior.
Once again, Rev. Dr. Ken Henry takes the streets to interview the people of San Jose. This time Henry ask about the heart.
The Stone Church of Willow Glen celebrates creation and Earth Day as Pastor Ken Henry brings the character and theology of John Muir to the worship service. John Muir (1838 – 1914) was an author, naturalist, and founder of the Sierra Club. His direct activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas.
This contemplative prayer service at the Stone Church of Willow Glen comes from the ecumenical community of Taize, France. Each prayer is formed of several briefly worded chants sung over and over again. Repeating the chants helps to deepen our communal prayer. In between the chants we have a scripture reading followed by silence to allow the words to sink deep into our hearts. Near the conclusion of the service, we are invited to light candles and pray at the cross. We bring joys and concerns...
In his on-the-street interviews in downtown San Jose, Rev. Dr. Ken Henry asks the question "Have you ever run away?"
The rainbow flag waves outside of the Stone Church of Willow Glen as we listen to Rev. Dr. Ken Henry on his guitar as he sings Stephen Iverson's "Peace, Be Still." Enjoy.
The children of the Stone Church of Willow Glen present a lighthearted comedy for children by John V. Bartocci. Santa is worried because he is so popular with today's children that he fears they've forgotten the real reason behind Christmas. He decides to bring all the children (adorably costumed in pajamas) to the North Pole to teach them about Jesus' birth.
The Lord’s Prayer, sung by Ken Henry and presented in sign language by our children.