Foothill Covenant Church

The many generations who call this community “home” are together on a journey with Jesus.

Whatever your situation or background, you’re welcome here!


Want to worship on-line? Navigate to our YouTube Channel where you can watch live on Sunday mornings by Subscribing. You can also access previous worship services.


December: Special Events and Christmas Worship Services


LUCIA CELEBRATION: December 14 at 5:30 pm

NOTE event this includes a FULL MEAL with Meatballs, salad, potatoes and dessert! Be sure to bring your appetite.  All are welcome and you don't need to bring any food along.

We will begin with a procession led by this year’s Lucia, Lea Reouk, and hold a short service of hymns. Afterward we will enjoy a Swedish themed meal together hosted by our hospitality team.


Christmas Eve Worship: Wednesday, December 24 @ 7PM

This is our traditional service including lighting the Christ-candle on the Advent Wreath and singing Silent Night to end the evening.  An all-time favorite way to worship on Christmas Eve!


Christmas Day Worship: Thursday, December 25 @ 9:00AM 

We meet in the Fireside Room for a cozy gathering to sing hymns, hear the Christmas Story from Luke, and share a short meditation.  BRING YOUR LEFTOVER CHRISTMAS COOKIES to church this day to share!  Hot Coffee will also be served.

When and Where

  1030am Sundays


  1555 Oak Ave

  Los Altos, CA 94024

What you'll Find

  • A warm and friendly greeting
  • Safe and age-appropriate programs for children
  • Vibrant, uplifting worship
  • An engaging and insightful exploration of scripture

What We Believe

We are a deeply relational, intergenerational, and multiethnic Christian church pursuing racial justice. We are joining God’s mission to see more disciples among more populations in a more caring and just world.

Ministries

Read the Latest News

St. Lucia Celebration @ 530PM on Sunday, December 14






Our annual Santa Lucia celebration will be held on December 14 at 5:30 pm. We will begin with a procession led by this year’s Lucia, Lea Reouk, and hold a short service of hymns. Afterward we will enjoy a Swedish themed meal together hosted by our hospitality team.


Children please attend Santa Lucia practice after church on December 7 and 14. 


Scheduled Services for Christmas and Beyond




Come one and all to our Christmas and Beyond Worship offerings:
  • Christmas Eve Worship: Wednesday, December 24 @ 7PM -- our traditional service including lighting the Christ-candle on the Advent Wreath and singing Silent Night to end the evening.  My all-time favorite way to worship on Christmas Eve!
  • Christmas Day Family Worship: Thursday, December 25 @ 9:00AM -- we meet in the Fireside Room for a cozy gathering to sing hymns, hear the Christmas Story from Luke, and share a short meditation.  BRING YOUR LEFTOVER CHRISTMAS COOKIES to church this day to share!  Hot Coffee will also be served.
  • Joint Worship with Grace: Sunday, December 28 @ 10:30AM -- We meet in the Foothill Sanctuary. Bring your leftover cookies this day too!


Next Congregational Book Study: Welcoming the Stranger



Books are in the Narthex Now!  Take one home!

This is a book that the whole ECC denomination is reading right now.  Stay tuned for more details on when the study starts and days/times for discussion groups.


Blurb from Amazon.com:

Immigration is one of the most complicated issues of our time. Voices on all sides argue strongly for action and change. Christians find themselves torn between the desire to uphold laws and the call to minister to the vulnerable.In this book World Relief staffers Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang move beyond the rhetoric to offer a Christian response to immigration. They put a human face on the issue and tell stories of immigrants' experiences in and out of the system. With careful historical understanding and thoughtful policy analysis, they debunk myths and misconceptions about immigration and show the limitations of the current immigration system. Ultimately they point toward immigration reform that is compassionate, sensible and just, as they offer concrete ways for you and your church to welcome and minister to your immigrant neighbors.


Upcoming Events in the Life of the Congregation



  • Sunday, December 7 -- Second Sunday of Advent
  • Sunday, December 14 -- Third Sunday of Advent
  • Sunday, December 14, 530pm -- St Lucia Festival and Smörgåsbord
  • Sunday, December 21 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Wednesday, December 24 @ 7PM -- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
  • Thursday, December 25 @ 9AM -- Christmas Day Family Worship
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026 -- New Year's Day
  • Tuesday, January 6 -- Epiphany
  • Saturday, January 10 @ 530PM -- Game Night
  • Sunday, January 11 -- Baptism of Jesus
  • Sunday, January 25 after worship -- Semi-Annual Meeting and Potluck
  • Sunday, February 15 -- Transfiguration Sunday
  • Wednesday, February 18, 7PM -- Ash Wednesday Worship
  • Sunday, March 8, 2am -- Daylight Savings Time BEGINS (Spring Forward 1 hour)
  • Sunday, March 29 -- Palm Sunday
  • Thursday, April 2 -- Maundy Thursday
  • Friday, April 3 -- Good Friday
  • Sunday, April 5 -- Easter/Resurrection Sunday
  • Sunday, May 24 -- Day of Pentecost


Sign Up to Light Advent Candles in Worship



Advent begins soon!  And so does our wonderful tradition of lighting our Advent Candles.  Please reply back with your name by the date(s) you can help.  When I get all the responses I will send out the schedule.  Thank you!

___________     Sunday, November 30

___________     Sunday, December 7

___________     Sunday, December 14

___________     Sunday, December 21

___________     Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 7PM Service





Sabbatical set for Pastor Hans-Erik




After consulting with the Deacon Board, we've identified a two-month sabbatical time for Hans-Erik.  Currently the plan is for him to begin on January 5, 12, or 19 depending on possible needs related to the restroom upgrade project.  He would return to work in time for Holy Week and Easter, the return would be on March 5, 12, or 19.


Stay tuned for more details on what he will do during sabbatical, and under which circumstances he is contacted for urgent needs at the church.



Save the Date for Game Night on Saturday, January 10




We will begin at 530pm, dinner provided!!!



New in the Narthex, Take a Look





Looking for a different type of Christmas Gift?  Tired of consumerism at Christmas?  Check out the CovCares booklet in the narthex -- you can give a gift of compassion this year!  Look at the book or visit https://giving.covchurch.org/covcares

You can give all sorts of things -- from Immigration Services for a refugee ($250) or various agricultural gifts:


Also take a look at new newsletters from THREE of our Wycliffe Missionaries: The Eatoughs, Pensons, and Klints.