Día de los Muertos at CCSM, Nov. 1, 6:30-9:30pm

As many of you know, Día de los Muertos is a strong tradition through Mexico, California and the southwest United States. To continue this tradition, every year at CCSM in Kloss Hall we build an altar to honor our loved ones who have passed. This year, for the first time we will honor someone who has fallen in the struggle … Read More

Pick-A-Party Success

This year’s Pick-A-Party sign-up event was, as usual, a big success–picking the parties can be just as fun as attending one! Here’s a photo of the rush to sign up on October 20. Stay tuned for any parties that might have open spaces.  

Celebration of Lynnelle Bilsey!

CCSM celebrated 25 years with Lynnelle Bilsey, CCSM’s Director of Music on Sunday, October 27. It was a beautiful occasion with, appropriately, much music. Here Lynnelle receives a plaque from Penny Nixon honoring her many years of loving service.

Fill a Box with Thanksgiving

We’re once again partnering with CALL Primrose to distribute to individuals and families in need for Thanksgiving dinner. We have 82 boxes and they have the shopping lists inside. Pick up a box and list after worship on the Loggia or during the week in the church office. Fill it up and bring it back no later than November 18. … Read More

All Church Assembly, November 3 at Noon

We are excited to be taking RSVPs for the November 3 All Church Assembly.  This is an opportunity for everyone to participate in worship planning, brainstorming, fellowship, and fun!  Lunch will be provided, so sign-up is encouraged to ensure we have plenty of food—if you have special dietary needs, just let us know. If you haven’t been to an All … Read More

Brian McLaren at CCSM in conversation with Penny Nixon

Sunday, October 13, 7:00pm Faith Beyond Doubt and the Future of the Church –in conversation with Penny Nixon– I hope many of you will make the effort to come out and hear Brian McLaren. It will be well worth your time. He is one of the leading thinkers about what it means to be a Christian in the post-modern era. … Read More

Pick-A-Party is just around the corner!

Pick-A-Party, CCSM’s beloved fundraiser, is just around the corner. Next Sunday, October 13, the party listing (with your name on it!) will be available on the Loggia. Pick up your envelope please so we can save money on postage. You will also be able to download the listing from ccsm-ucc.org/Pick-A-Party that day. Sunday, October 20, is Pick-A-Party-Sunday. The fun begins … Read More

Volunteer Opportunities and Appreciation

Our stalwart volunteer, Tracy Fallon, is heading southwest to Arizona and leaving behind big shoes to fill at CCSM.  We appreciate all the fine work he has done coordinating with our community partner: CALL Primrose.  They provide free grocery assistance to low income families and individuals in San Mateo County. Tracy has organized food collection for First Sunday and Thanksgiving … Read More