Baptisms

As parents we want the very best for our children. Their spiritual well-being begins with a ceremony of Christening. It is the parents’ affirmation that they are choosing to look to God for love and guidance in raising their children. It is also a statement of their commitment to put God first in their own lives and to draw from the source of all strength and wisdom to help them meet the challenges and joys of fulfilling their obligations as parents.

Call the church office at (626) 446-8206 to schedule your baptism.

April 2024 Theme – The Virtues Project
“Virtues are our inner strengths, the content of our character, and the truest expression of our self. Respect, Integrity, Justice and Trustworthiness, to name a few examples. Values are culture specific, while virtues are universally valued by people of all cultures. Virtues are the common thread that unites humanity.” ~The Virtues Project As noted in the quote above, virtues are universal. This fact allows The Santa Anita Church to teach the Barnhart School children regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs. Each week a virtue card from The Virtues Project is discussed with the children. This month, Rev. Gina is asking congregants to pick the virtue card that will be discussed each Sunday. April 7 – Caring is a VirtueCaring is giving tender attention to the people and things that matter to us. It is being a compassionate witness, listening to another wholeheartedly and without judgement. We show that we care with thoughtful acts and kind words. When we do a careful job, we give it our best effort. We are not indifferent to things that matter. We care deeply about the principles we believe in. Caring is a sign of love. When we care for others, we notice how they feel and what they need. When we care for ourselves, we have more to give to others. Caring is a gift from the heart. April 14 – Assertiveness is a VirtueAssertiveness is speaking one’s truth with peaceful confidence. It is discerning the song we were given to sing and using our talents as a gift to the world. We have the courage to speak up for what we believe is right. We tell the truth about what is just. Assertiveness comes from knowing our own worth, and honoring the dignity of who we are. We stand on our own holy ground, and set boundaries without guilt. We never beg or make demands. We ask for what we need by making simple, positive requests. We treat ourselves with respect and expect respect at all times. April 21 – Reliability is a VirtueReliability is being dependable. Others can rely on us to be responsible. We genuinely care about keeping our commitments. When we say we will do something, we do it in a predictable way without forgetting or having to be reminded. We avoid taking on too much, so we can give fully to what we choose to do. We finish on time. No obstacle can stop us from giving our best. When friends need us, we are there. We are promise-keepers. The Virtues Project
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The Santa Anita Church

The Santa Anita ChurchWednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 7:39pm

Singers wanted!

We're looking for singers of all ages to join Joyful Noise, the choir at The Santa Anita Church. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. We rehearse every Thursday from 7-9pm & perform weekly during Sunday service (10:30-11:45am). Please message in advance or call the church office at (626) 446-8206 if you're planning to come so we can have music ready for you.

We're a small group right now, but we're mighty & we have a lot of fun!

For those concerned about religion & dogma, we're a non-denominational New Thought church. NO dogma, NO shame, NO guilt, NO fear. All are welcome in our space.

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