WonderCon 2012: A super geeky weekend
The 26th annual WonderCon made its debut at the Anaheim Convention Center this past weekend. Nothing seemed out of place: Star Wars storm troopers, hairy monsters, fairies, superheroes and nerds.
Pastor’s humble approach, calm presence will be missed
The Gilroy United Methodist Church (GUMC) was the first church formed in 1853 in the area known as “Pleasant Valley,” 17 years before the town of Gilroy came into existence. In 2001, GUMC became the first mainline church in Gilroy to have a woman senior pastor at the helm when Rev. Alison Berry broke the stained glass ceiling. In 2009, GUMC welcomed its first African-American senior pastor, and in 2010, their first Korean-American senior pastor, Rev. Eric C. Cho, came to serve in Gilroy.
Oriana Cheer
THE local singing group performs an annual series of Christmas carols at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, other venues. The Oriana Chorale wrapped up its series of Christmas carols sung locally, including a concert at Old Mission San Juan Bautista on Dec. 15. The group also played at the First Presbyterian Church on Dec. 11 and Dec. 13. Singers performed traditional holidays songs. For more, go to orianachorale.org.
