Sun, Dec. 22, Listening Circle, Noon, Starr King Room. Our Shared Ministry: we are continuing to craft effective and collaborative working relationships within all of our ministries. What does that stir in you in terms of aspirations for the church, and your personal and spiritual growth? Recognizing that there are always multiple truths, we will … Continue reading Week of 12-19-19 New Announcements and Events
Justice Team Sponsored Event: A Genesis Table Talk: Regional Solutions for Housing in the Bay Area and Why You Should Care, Program Room. Please join Genesis this Sunday at 1:00 pm (location TBA) to discuss the issue of housing – in North and South Alameda County and regionally. Could your adult children afford to live … Continue reading Week of 12-12-19 New Announcements and Events
Winter Concert Volunteers Urgently Needed Helping Hands/Bakers needed to make the after-concert dessert potluck a success! Please add your delightful dishes to the sign-up sheet here In addition we need volunteers to help with ushering, receiving the bake goodies before the show, and replenishing the tables during the reception. Please contact Claudia Morgan to volunteer … Continue reading Week of 12-05-19 New Announcements and Events
The December Meditation has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Dec. 17. Sun. Dec. 1, First Sunday Poetry “Kindness Spoken Here,” 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM, 3rd Floor Library. Please join us for spoken poetry before worship. The theme for December is “Silence” – as Hafiz writes, “is not most talking a crazed defense of a crumbling … Continue reading Week of 11-27-19 New Announcements and Events
Thank you to the nearly 90 of you who have already submitted your 2020 pledge so far and we are close to two thirds to our audacious goal! Hope all of you were inspired and energized by Rev Ranwa’s service last Sunday in a way that further encourages your generosity! For those who haven’t made their … Continue reading Week of 11-21-19 New Announcements and Events
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Thank you to the nearly 60 of you who have already submitted your 2020 pledge so far. We are nearly half-way to our goal! For those who haven’t made their pledges, this is an urgent request for you to submit your pledge as soon as possible. That way, we can most effectively plan a 2020 … Continue reading Week of 11-14-19 New Announcements and Events
Why We Sing: Our Annual Holiday Concert Join us Saturday, December 14 at 7 pm for this annual musical celebration of winter holidays. You won’t want to miss this eclectic mix of music featuring the Crescendo Choir, Joyful Noise, and several talented soloists and small groups singing and playing a variety of genres. This event … Continue reading Join Us for our Annual Holiday Concert! Sat, Dec. 14
Stewardship Update Thank you to the about one fourth of our congregation who have already submitted their 2020 pledges! This is a gentle reminder to please submit your pledge by this Sunday, November 10, to enable us to best plan our 2020 budget to cover our necessary operations expenses as well as to best make … Continue reading Week of 11-07-19 New Announcements and Events
First Sundays Update Microaggressions are constant reminders that you don’t belong, that you are less than, that you are not worthy of the same respect that white people are afforded. They keep you off balance, keep you distracted, and keep you defensive. They keep you from enjoying an outing on the town or a day … Continue reading Week of 10-31-19 New Announcements and Events
The Board of Trustees had rescheduled their December meeting to Tuesday December 17, 7:00 – 9:00. This is a change only for December. ~~~~ Join us Sunday for this month’s Potluck, which will honor our ancestors. Please bring a dish representative of your cultural lineage/s, if possible.
