October 17, 2024
Dear Beloved Community,
This Sunday our very own John Latham will be reflecting on legacy. I know that for me, when I think of legacy I automatically think of people. The people around me, the people I’m yet to meet, the people I may never meet. I say this because I believe all people work towards creating a legacy, someway, somehow. Sometimes they don’t even know it.
The definition of ‘legacy’ to me exists in many ways. The Oxford Dictionary definition of legacy is “A situation that exists now because of events, actions, etc. that took place in the past”. As people, what we sometimes don’t realize is every moment creates a legacy, because every moment leads you to somewhere you weren’t before. Often, these moments can be elevated by working with people, joining minds, as they open doors to moments you may have never been able to experience alone.
In addition, I believe legacy is one of the most delicate, yet valuable, components in life. Legacy creates our world and shapes where we are to go next. Without legacy we would have no purpose, no backing, no sense of home, no sense of drive, no sense of honor. Looking forward I feel I will always look to follow the legacy of those who came before me, because without legacy we can’t move forward, we can’t make a name for ourselves or for those who came before us. Without legacy we can’t find out who we truly are, and quite frankly, that would suck.
I look forward to receiving more of an understanding from John, and I hope to see many of you this Sunday to provide the collective wisdom College Heights provides to one another
Peace and blessings!
-Jorge
September's Giving Sunday offering is for Mission Hospice in San Mateo. Thanks for always being so generous with your gifts. You can learn more about the Mission Hospice in San Mateo here.
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
Council Meeting: October 20th, after church service.
Borg Discussion Group: Thursday, Oct 24, 7pm on Zoom. Read Chapter 5 of “Reading the Bible Again for the First Time” by Marcus Borg.
Celebration of Life for Karen Conklin: Saturday, Oct 26, 2 pm. Stephen wrote a lovely obituary for Karen, posted here. Bring something sweet for the reception table, to go with Stephen's smorgasbord.
Dia de los Muertos: Sunday, Oct 27, 10am. Bring a picture and a story of someone you would like to remember at our annual observance. Tell Polly if you have names to add to the "Litany of the Saints."
Monthly Church Potluck: Sunday, Oct 27, right after the church service.
Book Group: Sunday, Oct 27, 7pm, on Zoom. This month's book is "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler. This is an acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel published in 1993 but set in the years 2024-2027. In northern California of all places.
Worship & Arts: Sunday, Nov 3, after worship. Come help us plan the Advent season (already!).
Links and resources
Congregational Church of the Peninsula's annual Chocolate Fest is coming up this Saturday, Oct 19. It's a fundraiser for LifeMoves.
There's a Meal Train calendar to coordinate providing food for Isabel and her mom while her mom is recovering from a fall. The 24/7 caretaking bit is exhausting, as those of you who have done it know. Any help you can provide is very much appreciated.
Masterworks Chorale's fall concert is coming up, Oct 26th at 7pm and 27th at 4pm, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Redwood City. The concert features Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem, a powerful anti-war message based on Walt Whitman's poetry.
Quote of the week
It is the human being that counts. I call gold; it does not answer. I call cloth; it does not answer. It is the human being that counts. - Ghanaian Proverb
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.
