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

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

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

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

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

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