Congregational Church of San Mateo

Dakota sent a letter of resignation to the board of directors indicating March 15th, 2019 as her last day at CCSM. She has accepted a full time position at Pathways Hospice as a Chaplain. At Pathways she will serve families from San Francisco to Redwood City. They are able to offer her benefits and more hours that she needs for … Read More

We are happy to announce that Tara Abrams, CCSM member and serving on CYF ministry, has agreed to be our interim Children’s Ministries Coordinator for Sunday mornings due to Kibbie’s retirement. Tara works part-time in the school district as a counselor/therapist.

Did you know that a group of butterflies is officially called a kaleidoscope, although they are sometimes referred to as a swarm? Groups of caterpillars are called an army. The Liturgical Arts Ministry (LAM) cordially invites you to participate in the building of our Lent-to-Easter transformational theme—cocoons into butterflies— signifying Jesus’s resurrection. There are two open workshops coming up. Please … Read More

Wise and Wonderful will now only meet the first Friday of each month, 10:30 to noon. The first gathering of “Wise & Wonderful First Fridays” will be held April 5th in the Buckham Room. Coffee will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Speaker: Deb Flaherty, Mid Peninsula Village. Helping seniors find resources and services.

Building Our Unity Dear Sisters and Brothers, Throughout its history, the Church has had to navigate what to do when two different groups are brought together in faith. Christianity has never been a faith that was tied to just one place or one culture; its very nature is outwardly focused, enveloping many different peoples and traditions. This certainly adds to … Read More

Dr. Miguel De La Torre and  Rev. Rhina Ramos join Rev. Dr. Velda Love and Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey, exploring Latinx identity, cultural narratives and how both individuals and communities of faith can move towards liberation. Click here for the podcast.

Music and Art will sponsor a Good Friday observance at 12:45pm in the Sanctuary. There will be special organ music by Angela Kraft Cross interspersed with readings by members. (Note: the Music and Art core group will have lunch in the Buckham Room at noon. Remember to bring your own sandwich/salad; beverages and dessert are provided. A brief business meeting … Read More

CCSM will be hosting the Home and Hope families the week of April 28 – May 5. It takes approximately 35 volunteers to adequately care for these families. People are needed to set up the tents and make the beds which usually takes about 1 ½ hours on Sunday afternoon (exact time to be announced at a later date). The … Read More

Brought to you by: Into the Wilderness This year, Into the Wilderness will be attempting to eliminate or cut down single use plastic for Lent. Here’s the challenge: First, try to cut down or eliminate single use plastics at home. Second, take action by participating in the weekly action challenges. Into the Wilderness will send out a weekly email to … Read More

Fireplace Room • 7:30pm Our book is My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food by Lidia Bastianich. Join us for a tasty discussion of the life of a well-known TV personality and a beloved cook. The host of “Lidia’s Kitchen” shares a memoir that traces her impoverished but loving upbringing under Tito’s communist regime in Yugoslavia, her … Read More

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11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Come celebrate Earth Day Sunday by being God’s hands and feet out in our neighborhood! Right after church, join CCSM’s San Mateo’s Team Up to Clean-Up team. First, we’ll eat lunch together in the Buckham Room, and then we’ll walk around the neighborhood and collect any trash on our sidewalks. The city supplies bags and … Read More

This column is addressed to those with mortal loved ones. Those of you who have none, or whose loved ones are immortal, need read no further. When your loved one proves beyond question to be mortal assuming cremation has taken place, you will be presented, quite soon, with a small packet of his or her remains. You and your other … Read More

What an experience my 18 years at CCSM have been. I have truly been given a treasure trove of valuable lessons and beautiful love. As my son Neil said at the celebration lunch, “There is so much love here. That’s a rare thing in this world …This is really a community where people take care of each other.”  I wholeheartedly … Read More

LifeMoves needs new or gently used sheets (twin and/or full sized only); pillow cases; towels; & wash cloths for homeless families & individuals in LifeMoves programs to help them on their path to stable housing and self-sufficiency. Please help by placing your donations in the collection bins or bringing them to the Church Office in March. Thank you!