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MPC Taco Party May 18th!

Don’t miss this fabulous fundraising event! Invite friends, family and neighbors! Feast on delicious tacos, fresh limeade, & luscious desserts, plus sangria and beer! Enjoy live music by the Ruling Elders, MPC Riot, and special guest pianist Jan Jones! Enter to win awesome raffle prizes and bid on exciting silent auction items! Dine, dance, laugh and have fun with your MPC family—all…

Jackie Speier “Undaunted” Author Talk

Friday, March 15th at 7pm, join Congresswoman Jackie Speier as she presents her book Undaunted : Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back. The book is an inspiring and powerful memoir of surviving the Jonestown massacre and becoming a fearless voice against injustice and inequality. Admission is free; we hope you can join us for what is sure to be an inspiring…

Katy Butler “The Art of Dying Well” Author Talk

Thursday, February 21st at 7pm, join author Katy Butler as she presents her book The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life. The book is Katy’s second book about end-of-life issues; her first was the bestselling Knocking on Heaven’s Door. We hope that you can join us for what it sure to be a fascinating and inspiring talk. Admission is free; just bring a willingness to explore this complicated…

Mary Pipher “Women Rowing North” Author Talk

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…

Mozart Choir Performance this Sunday!

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…

Giant Jumble Sale April 28th!

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…

Kelly Corrigan Author Talk

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…

Joyful Music December 3rd!

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…

Interfaith Art Exhibit: Final Weeks!

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…

Dashka Slater “The 57 Bus” Author Talk

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…