News & Events
Staff Vacation Schedule
Lani: August 11 to 25, September 13 to 17
Steve: August 23 to 29
Pearly: September 10
Church offices will be closed on September 6 for Labor Day
Leadership Retreat: Strengths Based Living
Saturday, August 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Greg Nelson, facilitator
Greg Nelson is a teacher, pastor, and coach for urban spirituality and life transformation. Living in one of the top five most visited cities in the world, San Francisco, he and his wife started two ventures designed to help people maximize their lives: Fly Again Coaching as a life coaching resource to empower people to take the journey into their best life, and Second Wind as an exciting, energizing, progressive church community for people who are looking to excite dreams, experience belonging, extend compassion, and explore God. Both tools center around ancient and contemporary research that emphasize the importance of being in supportive and caring relationships with others as the most effective context for life growth and transformation.
Volunteers needed for CCSM Shelter
From October 3 through 10, CCSM is again hosting the rotating Home and Hope shelter for homeless families. We will need to fill the usual 75-80 volunteer slots, so will start taking signups on AUGUST 29 (6 weeks before). There are opportunities to participate in setup on 10/3 and takedown on 10/10: Prepare tents, beds, etc. for guests and dismantle on the last day. Each day 1. volunteers prepare and serve dinner, 2. host and interact with the guests, 3. play or do homework with the children, and 4. spend the night. One or two people pick up the used sheets and pillowcases on the last Sunday, launder and return them. This is a rewarding opportunity to serve as the hands and feet and face of Christ to our guests with their temporary housing challenges. For more information, contact Linda Kilby at 299-1531 or kilbyl@sutterhealth.org.
Book Sale on August 29th After Church
The book sale to benefit the Shree Divya Jyoti Lower Secondary Community School in Nepal will be held on August 29th in Kloss Hall after church. Thank you to everyone who has already donated gently used children’s books and cookbooks. We can use MORE BOOKS, so if you would still like to donate books, they can be placed in the box in the Narthex or dropped off at 1506 Kalmia Street, San Mateo (The Londgren’s) or 694 29th Ave, San Mateo (The Lee’s) until August 28th. We will be accepting donations of any amount for the books purchased at the sale – please just give what you can afford. The money raised will be used to purchase new books and other educational materials for the school. Melodie Lew will present CCSM’s donation to the school’s staff during her trip to Nepal this Fall. Cash or checks made out to CCSM will be accepted (no credit cards please). If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Londgren at jplondgren@yahoo.com.
First Sunday Food Collection on September 5
As on the first Sunday of every month, please bring your donations of non-perishable food (canned foods, peanut butter, pasta, etc.) to church and place them in the marked container in the narthex. Any non-perishable food is welcome, but if you are looking for ideas, items in particular demand include canned fruits and vegetables, tuna and canned meats, and hot or cold cereals. Working together, we can make a difference in the fight against hunger. Thank you for your continuing generous support.
Special training for Shelter Volunteers
On September 11, Home and Hope is offering a training for rotating shelter volunteers, 10 am to noon at College Heights Congregational Church, 1150 W. Hillsdale Ave., San Mateo. This is strongly recommended for any volunteer who has not previously attended a training.
September 12th is Homecoming Sunday!
The full choir will be back in church, the children will move up to their next grade in church school, and we’ll have a big barbecue lunch to celebrate the start of a new church year.
Enjoy music on the lawn while you mingle, plus a jumpee and balloon animals for the kids. This is your chance to catch up with all the friends you’ve missed over the busy summer months, and meet some of the many new faces that are becoming regulars at CCSM.
Mark your calendars now and join us for the festivities!
MUSIC AND ARTS CIRCLE, Friday, September 17
“NEW TALENTS AT CCSM”
Come hear how our interns bring their fresh skills to CCSM. Betsy Woodward will introduce two new seminary interns, Greg Davis and Bonnie Rambob, Education Intern, and our own Jerri Handy, returning as a . Bring a sandwich to the Buckham Room at noon. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Guests, especially seniors, are always welcome, and should call Caroline Reinke at 341-0221 by Sept. 13.
Rummage Sale 2010! September 24-25
CCSM will be having another sale on Friday and Saturday, September 24-25. To volunteer or for additional information, please contact Rosemarie Pero at 650 343-4219 or rsmrpero@ yahoo.com.
Book Exchange in Kloss Hall!
Great ideas come from affinity groups! Please check out our new Book Exchange in Kloss Hall. You are free to bring books to share and also borrow books to read. And, in honor of Melodie Lew’s drive to bring books to Nepal schools, we are also collecting donations. We are so lucky to be able to have books to read and borrow. So rather than buying a new book, borrow one and leave some money for the Nepal book fund.
