Congregational Church of San Mateo

Friday, Nov. 15 • Noon • Buckham Room Let Rozanne Hemelyn tell you about her whirlwind life as a printmaker, painter and complete artist. In her expressive prints she addresses some of the everyday psychological conundrums that are part of the human experience. Her new body of water media work, called “Connections,” can explain the relationship between representational and abstract … Read More

Sunday, November 24, 1:00-5:00 P.M. Install Garland and Wreaths in Sanctuary Install additional floral decorations in Sanctuary & Narthex Install Outside Door Wreaths Install Kloss Hall Decorations Install Buckham Room Decorations Please email Kay Harris at communi_ks@me.com for more details.

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 28th, at 10:00 am, CCSM will join our sister church, St. James AME Zion, 825 Monte Diablo Street, for a worship service of praise and gratitude. Come celebrate with us!

Join us after the worship service this Sunday! Penny Nixon will present: What do I believe and how can I talk about Christianity in these times? Part of a series on “Progressive” Christianity. Second Hour Sundays bring important topics for learning and discussion at noon following the Sunday service.

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

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.  

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.

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

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

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, 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

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

Our Neighbors in Need (NIN) offering provides an opportunity to give along with others in the UCC to ministries of justice and compassion. This Sunday is our annual NIN offering. Here is a spotlight of one of the ways the resources were used in this past year.  “When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give … Read More

Thursday, October 3, 7-9pm in the Sanctuary • FREE The Hidden History Shaping Our Communities Today Today housing discrimination based on race or ethnicity is against the law. In recent history, it was required. Please join us for a riveting presentation by Richard Rothstein, renowned author and Thurgood Marshall Fellow of the NAACP, as he explores a little-known history that … Read More

Our first monthly (first Sunday of the month!) preschool playgroup will take place on Sunday, October 6 from 9:30-10:15 am. Parents and kids aged 4 and under are invited to drop in to the MCG room (main floor of the CE building) during that time for free play (with Lily helping to supervise!) and a chance to chat and connect … Read More