Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019
MUSIC SUNDAY/THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT (JOY) Before & after worship Winthrop Wreath Sale, Hall of Entrance 10:00 Worship, Molly Baskette, meditation, Amar Khalsa, musician; Elizabeth Forsyth, organist; Derek Tam, director of music, Sanctuary Musical Highlights, “Carol of the Bells” by Mykola Leontovych; First Church Bell Choir; Jim Coates, director 11:15 After Party & Ministries Mini-Fair, Terrace
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ WORSHIP/ SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT (FAITH) Before & after worship Winthrop Wreath Sale, Hall of Entrance 10:00 Worship, Molly Baskette, preaching; Amar Khalsa, musician; Elizabeth Forsyth, organist; Derek Tam, director of music, Sanctuary Musical Highlights, Various pieces by Ancora, Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir; Robert Geary, director 11:15 After Party & Advent Craft Workshop, Pillar Room 11:15 Second …
Advent Craft Workshop
Add some sparkle to your Christmas season at the Advent Craft Workshop! Come to the Pillar Room after worship on Sun., Dec. 8 to create ornaments and decorations, and to enjoy fellowship with each other.
Exploring Nonviolent Communication Sun., Dec. 8
As part of our Mental Health Ministry Forum series, join Jim Coates & Louise Halsey this Sun., Dec. 8 at 11:45 am in Loper Chapel for a brief exploration of the teachings of Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD, author of “Nonviolent Communication: a Language of Life.”
Greeters & Ushers Needed
The Care, Fellowship & Invitation Ministry is looking for greeters for the three Christmas Eve services: 4 pm Family Service, 6 pm Service in the Cloister & 10 pm Candlelight Service. You can sign up for more than one! For more info, contact Diana Graham. We also need ushers for the 4 pm & 10 pm Christmas Eve services! Contact …
Winter Solstice Service
All are invited to a contemplative, Winter Solstice service on Wed., Dec. 18, 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Led by members of the congregation, it will include music, rituals, meditation, and readings.
Stewardship Year-End Update!
As of Dec. 1, the church has received 142 sustaining giving commitments totaling $624,000 for 2020. We encourage everyone who is able to participate financially at any level in sustaining our church into the future and have some new giving opportunities! One of our newer members wants to encourage new sustaining givers for 2020 and has generously offered $50 for …
The View from Here
Derek Tam Music Director Wait Actively “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” — Psalm 27:13-14, NRSV; (Taizé chant partially based on this Scripture: https://youtu.be/s7GexIvX8HU) We live in an impatient age. The conveniences afforded to …
Christmas Cookie Events!
Care, Fellowship & Invitation Ministry invites you to share your holiday hospitality at the following two fun holiday events: The Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off, Sat., Dec. 21, 1–4 pm, Durant House. We will provide ingredients for a basic sugar cookie recipe and you are invited to mix, bake, and decorate Christmas cookies to be shared with our church family …