• Community Matters

    Places of Worship

    More than 350 community members attended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Silicon Valley’s community iftar on June 10, 2017 at Bait-ul-Baseer Mosque in Milpitas. Photo courtesy of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Silicon Valley Some of these may also be groups focus on spiritual awareness, more than worship. Listed alphabetically by religion, then site. While most are in Milpitas, some places of worship are not available in Milpitas for adherents, so I have list the nearest places where Milpitas worshippers tend to go within about 20-30 minutes of city center. Most hold services on Sundays unless otherwise noted. Check sites for up-to-date and detailed information. Many places of worship are continuing to…

  • History

    Sunnyhills United Methodist Church History 1957-1982

    Blessing of the Animals SUMC 10-12-2014

    History 1957 – 1982 Acknowledgments Preface Sunnyhills and Milpitas Sunnyhills–The Origins Early Efforts Additional Problems Still More Problems A Beginning Building Changes and Involvement Pastoral Leadership A BEGINNING — Braxton Combs, 1951-1959 RECOLLECTIONS — Glenn S. Fuller, Pastor 1959-1961 MEMORIES — Thomas Hicks, Pastor 1961-1969 REMEMBRANCE — David Schilling, Pastor 1970-1976 REFLECTIONS — R. Lee Hayward, Pastor 1976-1982 IMPRESSIONS — Pamela D. Cummings, Pastor 1982 Acknowledgments Historical efforts are the result of the collective work of many persons, not all of whom are directly connected with the purpose of the history, but without whom the history could not be completed. The authors merely place in some continuity of style the…

  • Education

    Catholic Parochial Schools

    Bellarmine

    In Milpitas there is just one Catholic school, so often Catholic parents will enroll their children near one where they work. In Milpitas St. John the Baptist Catholic School Serves the families of Milpitas and the Santa Clara Valley, with its central purpose being to assist parents in the Christian education of their children. 360 S Abel, Milpitas, CA 95035 408-262-8110 Near Where We Work in Silicon Valley Archbishop Mitty High School Recognized as one of the premier Catholic, college preparatory schools in the United States. 5000 Mitty Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 408-252-6610. Bellarmine College Prep A Jesuit secondary school. The school enrolls over 1390 students from an extensive…

  • Education

    Protestant Christian Schools

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    Both protestant christian schools are located at the south end of Milpitas. One just within the Milpitas border, and one a few blocks into San Jose. Protestant Schools in Milpitas or Very Close By Foothill Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School Located at the corner of Landess and Yellowstone, Foothill provides co-educational K­8 education, focusing on Christian values. 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035 408-263-8137 Milpitas Christian School Physically located just south of the Milpitas border in San Jose, Milpitas Christian Schools provide day care, elementary and middle school education to a number of Milpitas residents. 3435 Birchwood Lane, San Jose, CA 95132 408-945-9722 Near Where We Work Campbell Christian Schools…