Follow up from Sandra Soto-Grondona Many of you attended my Second Hour presentation on April 7 to learn about the effects of climate change on children, and what children are doing to oppose and reverse it. As a follow up, I would like to share some CA Bills, so that you may be proactive, and to provide you with … Read More
Special Music Sunday and Summer Music Series
Special Music Sunday Sunday, May 19 Save the Date – this Spring’s Special Music Sunday will be on Sunday, May 19th during the service. Musicians include Chancel Choir & Joyful Noise Children’s Choir. See you in Church! Summer Music Series Do you sing or play an instrument? Do you enjoy classical, jazz, traditional, or contemporary music? Are you interested in … Read More
Help a Mother Out
In May we’re collecting diapers for the organization, “Help a Mother Out” (HAMO). HAMO works to improve baby and family well being by increasing access to diapers for families in need. A family’s access to a reliable supply of clean diapers reduces the risk of infectious outbreaks, improves the baby’s health and comfort, and enables baby’s participation in early care … Read More
The True Heart of Religion
by Penny Nixon Just reflect back on the past eight months—the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, the Christ Church New Zealand mosque attack, and then on Easter Sunday, the massacre at multiple churches in Sri Lanka. All acts of terror perpetrated against faith communities. My heart aches for the people of Sri Lanka, whose wounds are so fresh, and for … Read More
Romero: Movie & Discussion
ROMERO: Movie, Dinner, and Discussion MAY 17 • 6-9pm • Buckham Room Come watch and discuss this moving film together. When Oscar Romero was named Archbishop of El Salvador, he was a conservative from the ruling class. But over time his faith and love inspired a conversion experience. His unyielding stand for the poor and against violence, confronting the military … Read More
Good News from your moderator, Dave Chandler
Back in the February/March Pine Tree we outlined the process for finding someone to serve as the Children Youth Family (CYF) staff person, knowing that we would have to be flexible and open to all possibilities. We are thrilled to announce that “possibility” is now a reality! The CYF interview committee (former CYF chairs + personnel committee representative) unanimously recommended … Read More
Three Queens Sunday
On April 28, we rejoiced with our THREE beloved church family members who celebrated centenary birthdays in April! On April 15, Thelma Kromhout turned 100, Martha Imai turned 104 on April 23, and Clare Naegle turned 101 on April 30. We’re grateful for the many years they have been loving and serving. … Read More
First Tuesday Book Group – Manhattan Beach
May 7 • 7:30pm • Fireplace Room Join us to discuss Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, this is the story of Anna Kerrigan, a New Yorker of Irish extraction whose father disappears after working for a gangster. Egan focuses on interesting historical side notes such as Anna’s work as a diver at Brooklyn Navy … Read More
26th Annual Spring Organ Recital
Sunday, May 5 • 2:00pm Sanctuary NOTE NEW TIME! CCSM’s beloved organist Angela Kraft Cross will be performing her 26th Anniversary Organ Recital. Be sure to tell your family and friends that this is a concert you won’t want to miss—there will be works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Kraft Cross and Widor in celebration of Charles-Marie Widor’s 175th birthday! There will … Read More
Wise & Wonderful First Fridays Gathering
May 3 • 10:30am-1:00pm • Buckham Room We will be watching “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” film, the story of a writer who forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during WW II. The film is 124 minutes long. Coffee, tea, and cookies will … Read More
March Linen Collection Delivered to Life Moves!
From Brenda Kelly, Ministry of Service & Justice & Rev. Amie Giordano, Social Justice Emerging Leader Thanks to Donna Summers for your counting, packing, and heavy lifting! It was great having you join me for the delivery. It sure feels good to do good with good people. Life Moves Collection from CCSM From: Congregational Church of San Mateo, United Church … Read More
Second Hour: Climate Change and the Response of Children
Sunday, April 7 • 11:45am with Sandra Soto Grondona Climate Change is affecting all of us, but one particular group of people will need to live with the effects for a bit longer, and those are children. Climate change poses threats to human health and safety, and children are at particularly high risk. Children living in developing countries and/or near … Read More
Council of Ministries Meeting 2019
Council of Ministries Meeting – Sunday, March 31 11:45am • Buckham Room Thanks to your participation and engagement, we are off to a good start under our transformed governance structure! Everyone, whether a Newcomer or a “seasoned” member of our community, is welcome and encouraged to attend the Council gatherings, which are inspirational as well as practical, as we engage … Read More
Beating Guns Book Tour at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
March 28 • 6pm-8pm: Join Shane Claiborne and Mike Martin to discuss what America could look like if we beat the guns in our streets and addressed the triggers in our hearts. This event will feature the forging of a gun into a garden tool. Join the journey to end gun violence, to see how we can change our culture … Read More
CCSM Loves our Children and Youth!
by Penny Nixon One of the things I love most about CCSM is our intergenerational community and how the whole community loves and supports our youth and children. That love and support has been embodied so beautifully in Kibbie’s ministry among us for the past two years. Kibbie stepped up at a time when we were looking for a CYF … Read More