Sunday, December 8 • after the service Once again we’ll have a soup lunch by Greg and Dawn Graves after church, followed by caroling in the neighborhood and to care homes for some of our folks unable to attend who’d enjoy hearing your voices. Eat up the love, sing out the joy! If interested, contact Donna Summers, donna.summers@me.com.
Public Forum on “Asians Against China’s Occupation and Repression”
Sunday, December 1 at noon • Buckham Room Come and join us for a public forum on “Asians Against China’s Occupation and Repression” with human rights activists from Uyghur Muslims, Filipinos, Tibetan Buddhists and Vietnamese in San Francisco Bay Area. The discussions will revolve around China’s human rights violations as in the case of the incarceration of three million Uyghurs, … Read More
World AIDS Day 2019: Service of Remembrance, Resistance, Resilience and Resurrection
Sunday, December 1 • 4pm • Island United Church, 1130 Balclutha Dr, Foster City Communities make the difference More people than ever before are affected by HIV/AIDS, globally and locally, and even in the US, many people are unaware of their status and/or are not receiving appropriate medical care for this disease which is often religiously stigmatized. Join with Rev. … Read More
Youth Christmas Collection Drive for Open Cathedral – Nov. 15 Deadline!
The mid-high youth met with Rev. Valerie McEntee, the Night Minister at Open Cathedral, to talk about homelessness and what might be useful and also fun for folks to receive at Christmas. As CCSM does sandwiches for Open Cathedral on the 4th Sundays of the month, it means we often are in charge of the meal near Christmas time. That … Read More
Adopt A Family to Start Sunday December 1
Putting gifts under the tree at Christmas time can be a burden for families lacking permanent housing and trying to make ends meet. You can help by participating in the annual CCSM Adopt A Family program. Each year, CCSM makes a commitment to provide Christmas gifts to several families. They are recommended to us by LifeMoves. Our little tree will … Read More
Adopt-A-Family Seeking Volunteers
This December, CCSM will again be sponsoring families through LifeMoves to provide each family member with Christmas gifts so they may share in the season’s bounties. We are looking for volunteers to help with this worthy, giving, and fun project during the first two Sundays in December. Tasks include: Helping CCSM members select from among the 60+ “wishes” on our … Read More
Music & Art
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
Come Help Install CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS!
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.
Thanksgiving Service with St. James AME Zion
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!
Second Hour Sunday – November 10
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.
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