Since concluding last October that rebuilding Pilgrim Hall as it used to be would not be financially feasible given the amount of the insurance settlement and other funds available, the Blue Fire Committee has been working on alternative construction project scenarios that both meet our needs and fit within our budget. The committee presented its latest project update after worship …
Sunday, January 26, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel Parents are encouraged to bring their children to this learning hour! Our experiences of Communion Meanings of Communion Who, What, When, How, and Why? A presentation and discussion. by Nancy McKay
Sunday, February 16, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel Issues and Experiences: Exploring the Democratic Primary. This Learning Hour will focus on exploring key issues and policy proposals of the Democratic candidates, along with their diverse experiences and enduring commitments, in anticipation of the upcoming Democratic primary. After a brief summary of the key issues and the candidates’ stated proposals, a set …
by Charles Taylor The Deckers helped at the Alameda County Food Bank on Tuesday morning January 7th. We prepared many bags of apples to be distributed with other food items from the food bank to many centers across Alameda County. Approximately 20% of the county’s residents depend on food from the food bank.
January 8, 2020, 6pm, Loper Chapel What is the relationship between magic and faith? Belief and reality? Whether you are a hardcore Harry Potter fan or not, join us for an exploration of themes like adventure, magic, and love. Consider the Harry Potter universe as a window into what it means to be human – and also the impact of …
by Louise Halsey The concept of empathy, which literally means “feeling with” or “feeling into,” is one of the focal points of Non-Violent Communication, and a practice I’ve found deepens connections with oneself and others. I’m imagining ways we as a faith community could engage in this practice, and Jim and I will be offering Empathy Training Sessions for those who want …
In “How to Do Nothing,” Oakland author Jenny Odell says that birdwatching should really be called bird-listening: since most of the time you are not watching birds so much as noticing their song and working really hard to try to see where it is coming from. Listening for, and looking for, God can be like that. God is there all …
Since September 2008 (over 11 years!), longtime member Margaret Copeland has created and edited the church newsletter, The Carillon. As we move to all-digital communications in 2020 and retire the print version of the Carillon, we say thank you to Margaret for her many years of faithful service, her attention to detail, her knack for beauty and elegance in words, …