Music and Art

Friday, February 15, noon • Buckham Room Remember to bring your own sandwich/salad; beverages and dessert are provided. Following lunch, a short business meeting and program will follow. Linda Brockett, CCSM member and retired San Mateo High School librarian will present a unique program on Russian icons. She will share her experiences in learning how to create modern renderings of … Read More

Witness to the Warmth – Pearly’s Retirement Luncheon

With both joy and sadness, the congregation gathered on January 13 at a retirement luncheon for Pearly Masters, who is leaving after 19 years of loving service. Pearly’s son Neil was present, and his words touched many, both to honor his mom and as a tribute to the warm community he has witnessed from a distance during the years his … Read More

First Tuesday Book Group

February 5 • 7:30pm • Fireplace Room At our upcoming meeting, we’ll discuss The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. “All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer. Nothing stops it. Not borders. Not death.” Confronting the harsh realities of the Mexican American immigrant experience, this book presents a thoughtful and honest portrayal of one family’s … Read More

Thanks to All CCSM Musicians

This fall our CCSM ringers, singers and musicians were hard at work in run-out concerts, a number of memorial services & special services and our weekly Sunday services providing beautiful music and sharing their gifts of music to add to our wide variety of worship services. Some of the highlights included the Home & Hope Concert in October, the Annual … Read More

Volunteer Opportunities in Music

We are looking for a few volunteers to assist the Carillon Ringers, Chamber Singers and Chancel Choir. Are you a natural organizer? Are you looking for an opportunity to support music at CCSM, but are not musically inclined? Here are a few opportunities: 1) Music Librarian: We’d love to have a few folks help us manage our music libraries and … Read More

Congregational Meeting, January 27

Immediately following the service Greetings CCSM members and friends, We will have our first Congregational Meeting under the revised structure that the congregation approved this past September. We’ll vote on the 2019 budget and more. The meeting should last under 30 minutes. Your board of directors unanimously adopted the 2019 budget to be presented for approval by the congregation. An … Read More

Dia de los Muertos celebrated at CCSM on Nov. 3, 3-7pm

Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos at CCSM! 3:00-5:00pm • Decorating sugar skulls • Making paper flowers • Making confetti • Face painting 5:00-6:00pm • Decorating and blessing   the altar 6:00-7:00pm • Baile Folklorico • Food/Dinner

“RBG”: Documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Screening at CCSM

 November 16 at 7:00 pm • Buckham Room Join us for a screening hosted by MSJ of this widely acclaimed documentary! Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a fighter, an inspiration, and an icon—and this documentary tells the story of how she became a lawyer “when women were not wanted by the legal profession,” and explores her life and career fighting … Read More

8th Annual William J. Bullis Fundraiser and Silent Auction

Saturday, October 20 • 4:00-7:00pm The proceeds from this annual event go to fund a scholarship given to a young aspiring chef who cannot afford culinary school. This year’s auctioneer for the live auction is Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Over 200 different items from golfing to cake, cookies and candy will be auctioned. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Visit willsdreamfoundation.org, … Read More