Partnership with San Francisco Theological Seminary

Kathy and I want to share with everyone the results of our visit to San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) on Thursday, April 4, 2019.  We met with Jim McDonald, President, and Jana Childers, Dean.

We explained the history of Mosaics, its successes and challenges. We then focused on the future of Davis Mosaics, the work we are doing to cut expenses, to seek sponsors, grants, and the uncertainty of funding from Sacramento Presbytery. 

Jim McDonald could sit still no longer and proclaimed “You need to be part of us (SFTS) and the Center for Innovation!” He then explained how with the consolidation of SFTS with the University of the Redlands they are preparing for a large capital campaign for the future. He wants Davis Mosaics to be a part of that campaign. The campaign will launch this coming fall or winter.

Kathy and I were asked to come back to SFTS soon to meet again with Jim McDonald, and with Floyd Thompkins the VP of Innovation, and Walter Collins the VP of Advancement.  We are to prepare a 5-year plan and budget to grow and expand the ministry as a part of the future of SFTS/University of the Redlands.

Kathy and I are so excited to vision forward again. We thank Rev. Dr. Chris Neufeld-Erdman of Davis Community Church for encouraging us to go to SFTS and for all his ongoing support for Davis Mosaics. Our hope is to get bridge funding from the presbytery and/or other Presbyterian churches to help us move to this new future with SFTS.

Thanks be to God that is leading us!

Pastor Stephen

https://sfts.edu/pathways/

• When: Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Where: Tennessee Valley Trailhead at 591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Mosaics will gather at DCC Staff Parking lot by 8:30 am for carpooling and will leave at 8:45 am. All other hikers can meet at Tennessee Valley Trailhead parking area at 10:45 am. Total driving time is 1hr 31min (or 77.2mi) from DCC to the Trailhead Parking area where the hiking will start at 11 am.

• What to bring: your own lunch and water, first aid kit, and jacket

• Leader: David Matson (Cell: 707-271-9180)

• To make RSVP or for more information, please visit our FB group event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2217246508325434/

Thank you! <3 #mosaics

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Tennessee Valley Trail is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sausalito, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Horses are also able to use this trail.

Tennessee Valley is an amazing offshoot of the Marin Headlands, with hiking trails to suit the whole family. The Tennessee Valley Trail is mostly level; it begins at the parking area and travels 1.7 miles to Tennessee Beach. For the more adventurous hiker, there are a number of other trails leading into the hills above Tennessee Valley.

In the spring, the vegetation of the valley is lush and green and/or blooming. The valley will come alive with lupine, checker-bloom, blue-eyed grass, California buttercup, and California poppy. In summer, the grasses turn golden, and by late summer you can find fennel, lizardtail, sagebrush, sticky monkey flower, and blackberry bushes. In winter and early spring, rains turn the golden grasses back into green fields.

With hiking and cycling trails and a plethora of wildlife, you would never know that the bustling metropolis of San Francisco is 20 minutes away. Bring the family, have a picnic on the beach, discover the wilds of Tennessee Valley, and remember to take only pictures and leave only foot prints.

Mosaics Peruvian Cooking & Culture Night ♥

• When: Saturday, March 2nd from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

• Where: 2nd Floor of Phoenix Hall at Davis Community Church

• Henry’s mother, Mrs. Carpio and Romy will teach how to make delicious Peruvian dishes and desserts.

Please RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/290932418254787/ as this special cooking class is limited to the first 10 persons.

For more information, please contact Dr. Stephen Moon at 916-217-5470 ♥ #mosaics

2019 Mosaics Lunar New Year’s Day Festival ♥

This is a joint event for both Fellowship of Mosaics (Sacramento) and Davis Mosaics!

This year, Mosaics will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day (3 days earlier) on Saturday, February 2, 2019!

Highlights:

• Chinese Dumpling Making: Meats & Vegetables
• Korean Rice Cake Soup with Dumplings, Roasted Ducks and Vegetables
• Korean Mung Bean Pancakes
• Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
• Dinner at 6:30 pm
• Singing Contest & Raffle Prizes

Please bring side dishes and desserts to share.

For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/442641796273714/ or contact Dr. Stephen Moon at 916-217-5470. ♥ #mosaics

Mosaics Christmas Festival

All Mosaics will gather at 2nd floor of Phoenix Hall at Davis Community Church on Saturday, December 22, 2018. (No gathering on Sunday, December 23)

All classes will meet as scheduled except for Spanish, German and Drum as the event will start from 5:30 pm.

• 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Singing Contest with Prizes (Karaoke or Own Instrument), Singing Carols with Guitar and Drum.

• 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Special Dinner Feast

• 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: White Elephant Gift Exchange (please bring one gift in the price $10~15 to exchange) & Raffle Drawing

• 8:15 pm – 9 pm: Dancing

Please also bring your personal gift to teachers, raffle prize to donate, Christmas offerings to support Mosaics ministries, and side dishes (or desserts) to share. We will award teachers and all volunteering leaders during this special festival.

For more information, please visit our FB event site at: https://www.facebook.com/events/266268070899048/ or contact Dr. Stephen Moon at 916-217-5470. Thank you! ♥ #mosaics

Another Season of Giving! 

We are so blessed to have our 6th Thanksgivings and Christmas since Mosaics inception in 2013! We’ve been so blessed to receive generous gifts and support from major donors and sponsoring churches so far.  However, we are in need of your financial support to serve better as we continually wish to expand Mosaics communities. 

Here is how you can support Mosaics: