You are invited to our 50th Anniversary - RSVP Now!
The church office wants you to RSVP directly to the church for this event to: gsumcao@prodigy.net
On January 12, 1958, 34 people organized into a new church, the Santa Clara Evangelical United Brethren Church. The name soon changed to Good Samaritan and on November 6, 1960, the first building was dedicated, with Bishop Sparks present for the celebration.
With the arrival of the Rev. Roy Dunn and his wife Marge in 1962, Faith Study and Prayer groups began, the Youth Fellowship formed and flourished, and holy humor enlivened our worship services.
In 1968 we became a United Methodist Church, with the merger with the Methodist Church.
Our last 40 years form a story of mission and new buildings, vacation Bible schools and wonderful music, of pastors, plays and preschool, and the emergence of a transforming Chinese Ministry. We trust God's guidance as we continue to reach out in love to one another and around the world, sharing the message of hope in Jesus Christ. After all, we have a name to live up to... we are Good Samaritans, one and all!
