Historic Dates in the Life of The Church Of The Roses

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 Church of the Roses is a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) with
 denominational offices in Louisville, Kentucky.
 There are approximately 2.4 million Presbyterians nationally, 11,100 congregations
 and 14,000 ordained and active ministers.
 Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation.
 Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with John Calvin (1509-1564), whose
 writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.

Our Faith

 Presbyterians hold much in common with other Christian groups. At the same time, we
 offer a unique and attractive approach to Christian faith. A summary of our faith will
 include these things:

• In life and in death we belong to God.

• In order to understand God, we look to Jesus Christ, who made God known. We learn about Jesus through the Bible and through experience -- our own and that of other Christians.

• Faith in Jesus rescues us from the power of sin and evil, which are real in our world.
  Jesus calls those who believe and trust in him to special work in the world, and blesses them with life eternal -- a life which we can begin to enjoy right now.

• Our special work in the world is the work of love and acceptance, striving with others for justice, freedom, and peace.

• We are able to do the work to which Jesus calls us by the power of God's Holy Spirit.
  The Holy Spirit uses these "tools" and others to empower and equip Christians: the Bible; preaching; the sacraments -- which are Baptism and Holy Communion; and Christian fellowship.

• Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[For more about Presbyterian beliefs, please ask a pastor for a special brochure on what it means to be a Christian, or visit our church library and check out a copy of the Presbyterian Book Of Confessions -- a document that includes Presbyterian statements of faith through the ages.]

Our History
 

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April 1952
	Hugh Codding offered six lots in Montgomery Villiage for the construction of a protestant church. The Presbytery of San Francisco accepts Codding's offer.
May 1952
	Presbytery of San Francisco purchases two additional lots for the church. Selects the Rev. William Bowen as organizing pastor.
June 21, 1952
	“The Presbyterian Church in Montgomery Village” is built in one day.
June 21, 1952
	First wedding in the sanctuary.
June 22, 1952
	First Sunday worship services conducted by Rev. William Bowen.
June 23, 1952
	Congregational meeting to organize the church.
September 1952
	First Sunday School classes begin with 39 people
October 1952
	Sanctuary enlarged by 30 feet to accommodate attendance of 96.
January 2, 1953
	Church is officially chartered with 137 charter members. The name is changed to “Church of the Roses.”
January 9, 1953
	First Session meeting of 12 elders. Budget of $7,800 is adopted
January 3, 1954
	Bell installed and rung on first anniversary
April 1965
	Construction begins on a new sanctuary.
December 24, 1965
	First service held in new sanctuary.
July 1975
	Stained glass windows installed
November 15, 1980
	Rev. Frank Hamilton is installed as Senior Pastor.
1983
	Sanctuary enlarged by 30 feet to accommodate attendance of 96.
1985
	Campbell Court enclosed and offices remodeled into present form.
1985
	Voyagers, Simply Friends, Windjammers began with work on homeless shelters in the community
October 1988
	Steve Nuss ordained to Gospel Ministry, the first of many who grew up in the church to go onto ministry
September 1991
	Construction began on new Bowen Hall.
1992
	Volunteer sextons instituted to care for buildings and grounds
August 16, 1992
	Dedication of remodeled Bowen Hall, Kitchen, Educational Wing and Preschool
November 1992
	First annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
January 1994
	Rev. Reford Nash is installed as Senior Pastor
1997
	Mexico Mission Trip home-building program begins.
2000
	Montgomery High School Breakfast program begins
January 2004
	Rev. John Cushman is installed as Senior Pastor
July 2004
	Rosebud Preschool opens its doors to the community
August 2006
	Montgomery High School Breakfast program receives community service award by the Santa Rosa Board of Education.
September 2006
	Dick Robbins, together with the narrative of the volunteer culture at Church of the Roses, selected for cover story of Presbyterians Today honoring senior ministries in Presbyterian Churches Nationwide.
April 2007
	Palm Sunday & Dora the Lama (disguised as a donkey)
2008 and beyond....you are invited to help us create our the history to be.
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