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At present, we are more than halfway to our goal of $1.1M. We are asking for 100% participation. Every gift matters!
If you were not able to attend Commitment Sunday and would like to participate in the financial support of our church during the coming year, please prayerfully consider your 2025 commitment and click the link below. Thank you!
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Piedmont Church's 2025 Giving Campaign themed Together featured four videos containing deeply personal stories from members of our church family. Watch the films by Michael Barber by clicking below. | |
PART 1 - 'Together in Faith' features Gen Hiller, Eric Behrens and Steve Schibsted. | |  |
PART 2 - ''Together in Comfort' features Alison Fletcher, Judy Wright and Julie McDonald. | | |
PART 3 - ''Together in Fellowship' features Carolyn Chun, Linda Rice, Judy Wright and Julie McDonald. | | |
PART 4 - ''Together in Service' features Scott Willis, Mike Bandrowski and Linda Rice. | | |
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Don't Miss A Beat!
Our church calendar is updated almost daily to include all meetings, worship times and special events.
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NOVEMBER 10
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Steve Schibsted preached. Music by our Handbell Choir, Christine Meals and Dorothy Nemeth, led by Stephen Main. WATCH
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Christmas Concert Tickets | |
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OVERTURE TO CHRISTMAS
'Guided by Dreams, Joseph's Story
December 7 & 8, 7:30pm
Our 14th annual Christmas Concert and Reception returns on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at 7:30pm. The theme this year is Guided by Dreams, Joseph's Story. The concert will focus on this important but less celebrated figure of the Christmas story.
General admission tickets, which include a gala reception with wonderful holiday food and drink, are $50 each. Patron tickets with special seating are $150.
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'Experience God' Class Continues | |
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On Sunday, Don Ashburn continues his class on “How to Experience God.” The class meets after worship in the Kettlewell Room, and explores how to know God, both in Scripture and in experience.
The class is open to anyone regardless of previous experience studying the Bible. As a resource, the class will use a booklet entitled Knowing God: Great Themes of the Bible.
Contact Don at Don@PiedmontChurch.org
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On Mondays at 10am, Don Ashburn is leading a study on the Book of James. To participate fully, no previous experience in Bible study is expected or required. Just come with an open heart and mind and see where the Spirit leads you.
The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83211177073
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Our NextGen ministry is very active, with lots of events throughout the month. Visit the NextGen web page by clicking below. | |
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We invite 7th graders and above to join our 9-week Confirmation Class, which starts on January 12 and concludes with a special overnight retreat on March 28, 29.
Class Details:
- When: Sundays, from 12-1PM (starting January 12)
- Where: Youth Room, C.E. Building
- Duration: 9 weeks, plus an overnight retreat
What to Expect:
In this class, students will:
- Explore the core beliefs of the Christian faith
- Wrestle with deep questions about life and spirituality
- Craft their personal Statement of Faith as they grow in understanding
At the conclusion of the class, students will have the opportunity to be introduced to the congregation during the Palm Sunday service if they choose to pursue membership with Piedmont Church.
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We are currently looking for a Nursery/Childcare helper on Sundays from 9:45 - 11:45am. There will be a few evening and weekend events (TBD). Applicants must be over 18 years of age. This is a paid position.
For complete job requirements, description and to send resume, contact Leslie Quantz at Leslie@PiedmontChurch.org
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Christmas Gathering Dec 13 | |
You are invited to a Christmas Gathering cocktail reception fireside in Guild Hall on Friday, December 13 from 5-8pm.
Wine, hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps, catered heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served. Wear a Christmas sweater or casual cocktail attire.
Sign up below or in the Courtyard after worship by Sunday, December 8. Last minute registrations will be taken only if space is available.
Cost is $15 per person. Adults only, please. Contact Kathy Hurd at (916) 343-1519
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Experience the magic of live theater together. We are a very casual group. Someone makes plans for an event and others may decide to join - sometimes with dinner out ahead of the event. Do you know of something upcoming we can add?
If you’d like to be notified of upcoming shows (theater, musicals, ballet, etc), please go to our Church Center app and add your name, or contact Linda McClain at lindamcclain@me.com or Judy Wright at rbwright1@me.com
Wednesday, November 20, 7pm
Berkeley Rep
The Matchbox Magic Flute
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Gifts for Harbor House Christmas Store | |
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Harbor House, one of our three Mission Partners, puts on a Christmas Store to allow Harbor House families to purchase gifts at very low cost for their children, with all proceeds from the store used to support families with urgent needs.
Information about the Christmas Store is on their website, including the Amazon Wish List link that you can use to order gifts. And, if you're interested in volunteering at the store, you can fill out the Christmas Store Volunteer Form to work on either Friday, December 13 or Saturday, December 14. Contact Mike Bandrowski at mike.bandrowski@gmail.com
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Staying Well While Gathering
Although many of us have begun to travel and widen our social lives in the past months, COVID and other respiratory infections have kept up with us, as you may have noticed in recent months. We have learned a lot since 2020 about the consequences of these infections, which continue to impact the health of the most vulnerable and those we love.
To keep everyone we love well when gathering, we should take advantage of multiple effective strategies developed since 2020: 1) get updated COVID, influenza, and RSV vaccines that strengthen our individual and community immunity; 2) use rapid home antigen tests that are now free and available again by mail from the USPS; 3) take Paxlovid and other early antiviral treatments to reduce the risk of severe complications; 4) mask to protect yourself and prevent transmission; 5) use proper hand hygiene; and 6) ensure good ventilation wherever you gather. For more information here are trusted sources:
Updated Vaccines:
https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Free tests:
https://aspr.hhs.gov/COVID-19/Test/Pages/default.aspx
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'Breathe' Wednesdays, 1:30pm
Join with others who seek the refreshment of meditation and the opportunity to enhance their spiritual growth through the concept of sangha or sitting in silence within a group.
Sit tall, take a breath and find your path. Contact Sara Hirsch at sara1.hirsch1@gmail.com
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Pickleball
Sundays, 1-3pm
We play on Sundays from 1-3pm in the indoor gym, second floor of the Christian Education Building. All are welcome. Equipment is provided and no experience is required. Contact Lucille Yee at lucilleyee@gmail.com
See you on the court!
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Seniors Gather
Seniors Seeking Conversation and Coffee meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in Guild Parlor, 9:30-11am.
All seniors, aged 65-110 years, are welcome. Contact Ann Chandler at
(510) 444-0280
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Church Center App
The Church Center App is the fastest way to get information about your church, check-in your family for events, give donations, browse and join groups, register for events and get involved throughout the week. Go to your mobile App store and download 'Church Center' App.
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Messenger and Sunday Bulletin Deadlines
The Messenger
Piedmont Church’s online newsletter, The Messenger, is the primary source of communication. The Messenger is published digitally and distributed via email weekly.
Deadline for Messenger articles is 12 noon Monday
Michael Barber edits copy and designs the layout of each Messenger with careful consideration of article placement. Placement is determined based on relevance to the congregation and the wider community.
Sunday Bulletin
Sunday bulletin and worship announcements are decided by Michael based on Tuesday discussions with Staff and lay leadership.
Print deadline for Sunday Bulletin is 12 noon Tuesday
Church Calendar
All information regarding the church calendar, including event dates, setup times and meetings, should be sent to Jay Foreman at Jay@PiedmontChurch.org
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