Wednesday, January 23rd at 7pm, join author Mary Pipher as she presents her book Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age. The book examines the challenges and opportunities facing women as they transition from middle age to old age. We hope that you can join us for what it sure to be a fascinating and inspiring talk. About…

This Sunday, June 10, the MPC choir will present our major choral work for the spring, Mozart’s “Vesperae solennes de confessore” (or “Solemn Vespers”). Despite its somber title, this work for choir, solo quartet, and string ensemble is actually quite joyful! Written in 1780, the Vespers was composed by Mozart for liturgical use in Salzburg Cathedral. Its six movements are settings of…

Do you like garage sales? Are you a bargain hunter? If so, you must not miss the Giant Jumble Sale on April 28th from 8am to 3pm at Montclair Presbyterian Church. Items for sale will include: books of all kinds (we’re a very well read community) household goods ranging from toys to clothing to furniture to a variety of other wondrous items…

A Great Good Place and Montclair Presbyterian Church proudly welcomes Kelly Corrigan, author of Tell Me More: Stories about the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say, in conversation with Lucy Kalanthi on Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. A warm, insightful look at the twelve phrases that strengthen and sustain our relationships, from the New York Times bestselling author of Glitter and Glue and The Middle Place. Learn more…

Join us on Sunday, December 3 for an Advent Celebration service filled with music for Advent and Christmas. The choir will sing anthems for the season ranging from the Italian Renaissance to contemporary gospel, accompanied by a brass quintet and MPC’s magnificent organ. Nourish your soul with the one of the best holiday gifts of all: sacred music, played and sung by…

Art brings together Muslims, Jews, Christians and other faiths in “Collaboration and Connection” exhibition Closing Reception is Saturday, Feb 24th, 2pm-4pm “Collaboration and Connection” is the fourth biennial interfaith art exhibition hosted by the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) and brings together artists from many faiths to express their commitment to interfaith understanding, coexistence, peace, and cultural dialogue. The impetus…

One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. Thursday, Nov 16th at 7pm, join author Dashka Slater as she presents her book “The 57 Bus”. The book tells the story of a shocking event that grabbed headlines around the world and irrevocably changed the lives of two Oakland teens. We hope…

The Interfaith Art Exhibition Committee is inviting all artists and the community to participate in our upcoming “Connection Through Arts” event to meet other artists, form new collaborations, and create artworks with others through the event. This event will be held at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (view map) on August 6 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. It is…

You are invited to our Summer OPEN MIC BRUNCH this Sunday, July 16, 11:30 AM in the Thornhill Room. Bring an original poem, story, autobiographical piece or essay to share. Everyone is welcome to read or sit back and be part of an attentive enthusiatic audience. The topic is “Origins” — but feel free to bring whatever story you’ve created that’s been…

Join writer and journalist Katherine Ozment at MPC on Sunday, July 16th at 7pm when she presents her book Grace Without God: The Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging in a Secular Age. Her book — both a Publisher’s Weekly and Spirituality & Health “Best Books of 2016” — is an exploration of the search for meaning, ritual, and community in an increasingly secular…