TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 |
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An Overture to Christmas, December 5, 6 at 8 PM
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Watch Concert On Your TV (instructions below)
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Alternative Gift Market Online Now
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Zoom Party, December 12
- Courtyard Christmas Tree
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Interactive Christmas Pageant, December 13
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Pledging Updates
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Virtual Fellowship Time Every Sunday, 10:30 AM
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Advent Class with Rev. Jeff Kunkel
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Mexico Mission Update
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Online Christmas Concert This Weekend
8 PM Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
Something very special is happening this weekend to brighten the Christmas season even though this year is so unusual. On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 at 8 PM, you can enjoy our annual Christmas concert in your home.
The incredible musical talent of Dr. Stephen Main combines with the magical video skill of Michael Barber to produce a virtual Christmas delight. So get a glass of wine, a cup of tea or a mug of eggnog. Gather your family and enjoy a performance that will fill your heart with Christmas joy.
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Watch Concert On Your TV
It’s easy to watch church videos, including this weekend’s Christmas Concert, on your big screen television. If you have a SmartTV, ROKU, AppleTV or Amazon Fire TV, simply:
1 - Go to the YouTube app on your SmartTV (or attached device)
2 - Search ‘piedmont community church.’
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The word is out, and the audience for our Christmas Concert is already excited for this weekend’s online event. |
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This Week in Worship
We celebrate the first week of Advent with the Lorin family lighting the Hope candle, Rev. Jeff Kunkel invites us to his upcoming class on the Serenity Prayer, Suzanne Latham leads our service, Dr. Stephen Main brings us a hymn and Dr. Don Ashburn delivers our message.
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Piedmont Church Media Time
(Last 28 Days)
Facebook
49 Hours
Up 70% from previous period
YouTube & Website
272 hours
Up 116 hours from previous period
321 HOURS VIEWED
467 AUDIO DOWNLOADS
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TOP VIDEO
Pie Jesu
2,001 Views
We have the pleasure of introducing 11-year-old singer, Kai Esainko, son of musicians Becca Burrington (Piedmont Church soprano) and Kymry Esainko. He sings Pie Jesu, from the Requiem by composer Gabriel Fauré. Dr. Stephen Main accompanies Kai on organ and harp. WATCH VIDEO
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Our pledge is a reflection of God’s blessings to us. By returning a percentage of our income for His work, we express gratitude. |
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WEEK 1 TESTIMONIAL
Life-long church member Zookie Todd kicks off our 2021 pledge campaign with her personal story of inclusion, engagement and inspiration.
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WEEK 2 TESTIMONIAL
Piedmont Community Church stewardship committee co-chair Susan Butenhoff shares her faith journey as part of our 2021 pledge campaign, 'Forward in Faith'.
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WEEK 3 TESTIMONIAL
Piedmont Community Church member John Chiang shares his testimony as part of our 2021 pledge campaign, 'Forward in Faith'.
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WEEK 4 TESTIMONIAL
Church members Jeff Leiberg and James Ramos give testimony, along with their pup, Keliki, in support of the 2021 pledge campaign.
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Serenity Prayer Class Begins Sunday
A Three-Session Class with Rev. Jeff Kunkel
December 6, 13 and 20, 5 - 6 pm
The Serenity Prayer, first written in the 20th century, has become one of the most popular prayers for Christians and those of other faiths. The prayer is at its best when it is USED as a spiritual tool in discernment.
Participants will learn the background of the prayer, memorize the prayer, and practice ways to use the prayer to reckon with confusion, resentment, stress, loss, and joy.
Session 1: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change..."
Session 2: "The courage to change the things I can..."
Session 3: "The wisdom to know the difference."
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 837 3391 9415
Passcode: 517131
Jeff Kunkel is a local United Methodist pastor, faculty member at Berkeley School of Theology, and widely published writer.
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Courtyard Christmas Tree
Beginning this Saturday, December 5, you can help decorate the Piedmont Church Christmas tree. You are invited to come to the courtyard as an individual, or with your family. Bring an ornament to hang on the tree, or just admire the view.
Please wear a mask and be mindful of keeping a safe distance from others. The tree will be located on the landing next to the sanctuary. It comes to us courtesy of the Piedmont Scout Council.
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Online Christmas Party
Inviting all adults to join our Christmas Zoom gathering on Saturday, December 12, 5:30 to 6:30pm. Wear your Christmas garb and have your chosen libation close at hand as we gather together to celebrate, as best we can, while continuing to safely shelter-in.
Initially, we will meet all together as a group on Zoom and then divide into breakout rooms with a smaller group. During this time, we are hoping you will think about and share your:
- Unique Christmas traditions
- Most memorable childhood Christmas
- Most meaningful Christmas event
- Most embarrassing Christmas incident
We have missed seeing each other and this is a great opportunity for us to meet new friends and greet old friends, so mark your calendar and set your alarm, whatever it takes to remind you to join us for this fun fellowship hour.
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Children’s Interactive Christmas Pageant
We are hosting an interactive Christmas pageant for children. We will be narrating the pageant while the children are directed to dress in costumes and sing along.
This is meant to be a joyful informal event for children. Have your children log into zoom at 4pm on Sunday December 13.
More information will be emailed out to Sunday school parents. Contact Leslie at [email protected]
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Welcome to our Sunday school program, Digging into Foundations of Faith.
We will be learning what it means to be a Christian. We will explore what the Bible reveals about who God is and how God sees us, how we fit in God’s family, and how we live the Christian life. As we study core concepts of Christianity, we will gain a solid framework for our own relationship with Jesus.
Some of the lessons include: Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-4:17), God Tells Job About His Creation (Job 38-39; Psalm 8), and Jesus Feeds 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21).
Please look for the links to weekly lessons in The Messenger and in Leslie's weekly emails.
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Alternative Gift Market Is Online
Make a real difference in the world this Christmas. This year, shop the Alternative Gift Market online to help alleviate the daily struggles of those in our community and abroad.
One hundred percent of your gift will go to the ministries you choose to support.
When you purchase this gift in someone’s honor, you can receive a descriptive insert that can be placed into a card to let the person know what you have purchased in their name.
Thank You for Making a Difference!
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Adopt-A-Child Success
We received a list of 35 children and matched each with a church donor. Thank you to all who participated. Although Cityteam’s program was a little different this year (in previous years we could adopt a family), they’re grateful for the support and certainly happy for additional financial support.
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Hello, Piedmont Community Church!
The church office is open weekdays from
10 am to 12 noon, and Jean Leahy is available
to receive your phone calls in person.
Otherwise, voicemail is available at all times and is checked throughout the day. Call (510) 547-5700
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Now Meeting 10:30 am Every Sunday
We’ll gather online, starting together in one large group. Then, we will split up into smaller breakout groups, to connect with old friends and meet some new ones.
You can connect to Zoom using your computer, tablet or smartphone. The Virtual Fellowship Time is also open to call-in participants using the following phone number and access code: 1-669-900-6833; Access Code: 81952726275#.
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Join DR. DON ASHBURN for a study of the New
Testament Gospel of Mark. We’ll meet weekly online from 10 - 11 am. We’ll be using the Zoom online platform.
In the study, we’ll read the text out loud and then discuss its meaning, its original context as well as how it relates to our lives today.
To participate, you’ll need access to a computer or mobile device with audio and visual capabilities. You can have your own copy of the Bible, or read the text as it’s shared onscreen. There’s no homework, and no expectation that you’ve studied the Bible before.
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We are happy to provide online gathering opportunities as we remain 'sheltered in place.'
Morning Prayer
Dr. Don Ashburn will lead a brief service of prayer at 9 am each
Friday. There will be scripture readings, a time of meditation and prayer. Communion is celebrated at each service. So, please have a cup of wine or juice and a piece of bread available.This meeting is by Zoom, and is open to everyone. Here’s the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91986506151
Meeting ID: 919-8650-6151
Phone: +1-669-900-6833
Zoom Kidz Club
Meeting ID: 823 1208 5855
Password: 208707
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