Faith in Action Bay Area is a multi-racial, multi-lingual, intergenerational and cross-class organization that is led by those most affected by injustice, such as low-income families and workers, immigrants, and youth. We are committed to building and deepening relationships across different communities, fostering shared leadership of community members and lifting up faith values in order to change unjust systems. Faith … Read More
Ministry of Service & Justice (MSJ)
God has no hands but your hands, no feet but your feet, no face but your face. The Ministry of Service and Justice (MSJ) seeks to cultivate a more just and compassionate world, working together to understand and meet the real needs of our local community and beyond. MSJ is an active and vibrant ministry integral to the life of … Read More
Sanctuary Church
CCSM voted to become a Sanctuary Church in February 2017, approving this motion: “The Congregational Church of San Mateo declares itself a Sanctuary Congregation and as such will open our doors to welcome into Sanctuary undocumented individuals who are facing deportation and in need of safe refuge.” Later that year, two members of the TransGay Caravan, Estefany and Natalia, were … Read More
Energy, Environmental Justice
The EEJ (Energy, Environmental Justice) Ministry was formed in 2019 to research, educate, implement and communicate in the CCSM community sustainable practices and energy saving operations such as installing solar panels and other efficiency upgrades to our campus. By fulfilling our mission, CCSM will save money, reduce our carbon footprint and do our part to mitigate climate change. Our mission … Read More
Organ Camp
Our church organist, Dr. Angela Kraft Cross, is committed to the musical education of young people. Organ Camp is an opportunity for your pianists to learn about the pipe organ. “Campers” range from ages 8-13 with “assistants” from ages 12-16. Organ Camp consists of several field trips to different local organs and to a local organ factory. As part of the … Read More
“Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice!” Screening
Saturday, December 5 at 6pm One of our Advent themes this year is to “fill the night with music and light” in this strange Advent season. One event we will have to connect is an all-ages Zoom screening of this documentary which is itself filled with music! We will be able to text-chat during the movie (if you would like … Read More
CYF Events – November 29
Sunday at 9:45am – Godly Play with Shannon Godly Play is a Montessori-based storytelling technique. Shannon will tell a Bible story using simple figures and then ask the kids open-ended questions about their thoughts and feelings. Afterwards there is time to create an artistic response to the story using art supplies, playdoh, clay, or whatever you have nearby at home! This program … Read More
CYF Events – November 12-15
For parents: Tara Abrams has graciously offered to host another session for parents this Thursday evening (Nov 12) at 8pm. It will just be a time to connect, to process, to share – build community and talk about parenting and life in these strange and stressful times! Here is the Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/3687572645?pwd=a21qcjNpNDVuYitzOStsc1h1VURkZz09 and the passcode is : Abrams Sunday at 9:45am – Godly Play with Shannon Godly … Read More
CYF Events – November 8
Sunday at 9:45am – Godly Play with Shannon Godly Play is a Montessori-based storytelling technique. Shannon will tell a Bible story using simple figures and then ask the kids open-ended questions about their thoughts and feelings. Afterwards there is time to create an artistic response to the story using art supplies, playdoh, clay, or whatever you have nearby at home! This program … Read More
CYF Events – November 1
Sunday at 9:45am – All Ages Music Time with Julie – Join Julie and Sheryl for dance, movement, and spiritual singing. Kids of all ages are welcome – please bring some rhythm sticks or shakers if possible! https://zoom.us/j/333636518?pwd=UlJiVmFkeVFTaFJiSklRdXduUHBkdz09 Sunday at 11:30am – Youth Discussion Time (Grades 6+): Join other youth for conversation with a young adult in our church – this week, Syndey! … Read More