Staffing for the Future – A Message from Church Council
What uncertainty we have been living in as a community, as a church and as individuals! And yet we have, as those before us in other unprecedented times, pressed forward in day-to-day life and tasks. After several years of intense transition amongst our church staff, particularly the pastoral staff, I am excited to announce a plan for moving forward. After …
Nov. 7 Learning Hour: Mining the Treasures in our Life Stories
Sun., Nov. 7, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 Social and behavioral scientists have opened a rich store of techniques to collect and interpret life story narratives for adults of all ages and backgrounds. Join our learning hour host, Craig Pratt, for an exploration of science-based narrative methods that can be easily adapted to enrich your storytelling, journaling, and …
Neighbors in Need Offering Oct. 3
This Sunday, October 3, our entire offering will go to the United Church of Christ-wide fund called Neighbors in Need. This year’s Neighbors in Need focus is on organizations and projects supporting homeless and immigrant neighbors and communities. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry. The other two-thirds funds the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries, providing …
Ushers Needed!
As we anticipate returning to our Sanctuary for in-person worship on Sun., Oct. 10 at 10 am, we’ll need ushers to help greet, answer questions, and be a welcoming presence to all who enter our doors. If you’re someone who enjoys engaging with people – especially after you’ve had your Sunday morning coffee – then consider joining one of our …
Need In-Person Helpers to Make the Magic Happen!
Our longtime resident sexton, Amare Gebreyesus, who sets up and breaks down for in-person events, has had to go to Ethiopia to care for a sick sister for the month of October. Unfortunately, this coincides with our return to in-person events! Can you please 1) pray for Amare and his family, and 2) if you are planning to attend in-person …
Emily Carduff Enters the Ordination Process
Former Emerging Leader, deacon and Prayer Team lead Emily Carduff was accepted this past Friday as a Member in Discernment in the Bay Association of the UCC! That means that Emily, who is currently in her first semester at University of Chicago Divinity School, is now a formal candidate in the UCC’s ordination process, sponsored by her local church (that’s …
Sept. 26 Learning Hour: The Homecoming Project
Sunday, September 26, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 Our September 26 Learning Hour will focus on the Homecoming Project. The Homecoming Project is a three-year success story supporting people by providing stable housing when they leave prison and return home to their communities and families. Before a formerly incarcerated person can find a job, address a health concern, or …