Come for a family-friendly evening communion service on Maundy Thursday, March 24th at 7 PM (potluck dinner at 6pm). We will also observe the very solemn Good Friday on March 25th at 7 PM by candlelight.
These services help us get ready to approach the joyous mystery of Easter. See you there!
Guest preacher Geoff Browning (peacemaking advocate for the Presbytery of San Jose) discussed the nature of peacemaking… and then the power went out, so we have no recording of his sermon. If you’d like to read more of his thoughts on peacemaking, his writings are available online: “The Prince of Peace is not the God of War” on Tikkun Daily, and “The…
Rev. Talitha Aho speaks to us as Mary of Bethany, showing her to be a person of great spirit and perception, and much more than just “Lazarus’ sister”.
Rev. Dr. Eugene Park, guest speaker from San Francisco Theological Seminary, speaks about ancient issues in Christian Theology as they are experienced today.
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Drawing upon the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, Rev. Aho talks about how Jesus responds to the tests as a model for us in our lives, and invites us to rest in the grace of having enough.
Admitting that he plans to view the big professional football game with friends today, Rev. Daniel contrasts Christian such concepts of Beauty, the Good, Truth with the uglier realities of current-day football. Scripture Luke 9:28-36
The Oakland Marathon returns Sunday, March 20 – YES on Palm Sunday! The course will come through Montclair once again with runners along Mountain cutting off access to Thornhill from 7:45am to 10:00am. To turn onto Thornhill, you will need to approach Thornhill from the south side of Montclair Village on Mountain Blvd.
Join the Faith Trio and help to alleviate hunger in Alameda County on Friday, February 12, 2016; 8:20am – 11:30am.
Observance of Lent continues with Inter-generational Bible study and service on Wednesdays – February 17 and 24, March 2 and 9, Taize on 3/16, and Maundy Thursday on 3/24; 6pm dinner, 7-7:45pm study
Dear friends, Thank you for including study leave in my contract. I spent last week reading and writing, and it felt very refreshing to be able to work on long-term issues and ideas rather than constantly playing catch-up, which is a game I play far too often. I’m going to try to bring that spacious feeling to work more often, and make…