February 13, 2025
Dear Beloved Community,
I will not be with you this Sunday, but you will be blessed by Rosette Basman who will be our guest speaker. Rosette was born in Paris in 1933 and was a Jewish child in Europe during World War II. She will share some of her experiences from that time. Thanks to Jane for inviting her to speak with us and share her life with us. I hope many of you are able to show up and show love to Rosette.
Peace and blessings!
-Jorge
February's Giving Sunday offering is for Puente de la Costa Sur. This coastside social services organization began years ago when the Pescadero Community Church (UCC) fixed up used bicycles for the area's farmworkers. The bicycle program grew and added services and eventually became so much bigger than the church that it spun off as its own 501(c)3.
The Church Council recently clarified what monies in the collection plate go to our Giving Sunday recipient each month. On the first Sunday of the month (the "Giving Sunday"), the whole plate goes to the designated nonprofit. Any other time during the month you can contribute by way of a check with the name of the nonprofit in the memo line.
Recent sermons
Check out our YouTube page to see recent sermons. Go to our archive of slides to see bulletins and slides used during recent services.
Recordings of our Taize services are also on the YouTube page.
Upcoming services and events
Taize Service: Friday, Feb 14, 7:30 pm on Zoom. Our monthly contemplative service of chant and prayer. Sarah Lee will join us with her viola.
Thursday Discussion Group: Thursday, Feb 20, 7pm on Zoom. Read Chapter 2 of Armstrong's "The Battle for God."
Monthly Potluck: Sunday, Feb 23, after worship. Bring something to share.
Worship & Arts: Sunday, Feb 23, after the potluck. All are invited to help plan our Lenten service schedule.
Book Group: Sunday, Feb 23, 7pm on Zoom. Reading Robin Wall Kimmerer's latest book, "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World."
Council Meeting: Sunday, March 2, after worship.
Church Work Day: Saturday, March 15, 9-12. Indoor and outdoor projects around the church. Bring your lunch and relax afterwords.
Links and resources
The national office of the United Church of Christ publishes a number of e-newsletters, any of which you are welcome to subscribe to. Click here for the list and descriptions.
Countries of the world in song. Hard not to smile!
Quote of the week
“Hip-hop is a beautiful culture. It’s inspirational, because it’s a culture of survivors. You can create beauty out of nothingness.” - Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def), Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop
Weekly events
• Meditation group: Wednesdays at 7:30 am.
In person at the church building
• Sunday worship: 10 am
In person at the church building
• Church Office Hours: Thursdays 2:30pm-5:30pm, in person at the church building.
To schedule an appointment please call or text 510-754-6796 or email xicanominister@gmail.com.
Comments