TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023 | |
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Dressed in a princess costume, four-year-old Olivia Castro waits for the Shabbat event to begin with mom, Sharon Petrowsky.
Photo by Michael Barber
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Interfaith Event Unites Community | |
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By Eric Behrens - Special to the Piedmont Post
A profound and moving interfaith gathering took place in Guild Hall at Piedmont Community Church last Friday. Initiated by Amy Kelly, representing the Jewish Affinity Group of Piedmont, and enthusiastically embraced by Senior Pastor Steve Schibsted, this Shabbat (Sabbath) dinner of Jews and Christians honored International Holocaust Remembrance Day. READ MORE
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Each week, we highlight the Top 5 Things you need to know about the life of Piedmont Community Church. Our selections encompass all age groups and a variety of interests. | |
Giving Campaign Readies for 'Commitment Sunday' | |
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This Sunday, February 5, you will have an opportunity to make your financial commitment for 2023 as part of Commitment Sunday. Whether participating in worship in person or online, you will be presented a Financial Commitment Card.
We ask that you prayerfully consider your financial commitment to Piedmont Commmunity Church for the coming year and indicate your support on the card. If worshiping in person, you will be asked to come forward with the rest of your church family to deliver your card as part of our service.
Those worshiping online will be asked to visit a page on our website to fill out a digital card.
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Steven Thorne
Steven Thorne makes an emotional appeal, invoking his father's memory, emphasizing that everyone's financial commitment matters.
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Blaire Jahn
Church member Blaire Jahn was close to leaving the church, then this happened. Watch to learn what it is that keeps her active in the church, while supporting the ministries financially. WATCH VIDEO
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Rick Coffin
Longtime Piedmont Church member Rick Coffin equates church giving campaigns to "Jell-O". Watch his testimonial to find out why.
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Stewardship Meeting
Our stewardship meeting, including multiple reports from Campaign Chair Dani Montague and Board members, was held Jan 15. Click to watch the full meeting.
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Sunday, January 29 Worship Media | |
Watch Again, Or For The First Time
Our Stewardship Campaign continues with Steve Schibsted preaching. Suzie Skugstad leads our service. Church member Steven Thorne provides a Stewardship Moment. Darren Fletcher, Dorothy Nemeth and the Chancel Choir provide our music. WATCH AND LISTEN
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'Stages of Faith' Classes Continue | |
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We will be exploring the Stages of Faith with Dr. Kate Rankin in February.
Just as our human development follows fairly predictable stages and seasons, a similar dynamic is at work in our spiritual journey.
Kate Rankin, PhD, Professor and Psychologist, UCSF Department of Neurology, guides us to explore these seasons of spiritual development using the influential work of Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich in their book The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith.
Remaining classes will take place starting at 11:15am in the Chapel on February 12 and February 19. Contact Don Ashburn at [email protected]
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Livewire Bags 500 Lunches | |
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Recently, part of our Livewire middle school gang went to CityTeam's newly renovated facility in Oakland and made another 100 bag lunches, bringing our total to 500 this school year. The experience was a bit more “real” since we were able to interact with some of the residents and those coming for a free lunch and other helpful items for those who are struggling with homelessness.
This is part of the monthly service opportunities Livewire offers students, and they enjoy serving. Pictured are Lucian Fang-Ring, Beach Lorin, Claire Aubrecht and Evie Hicks.
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Ash Wednesday Dinner, Service
February 22, 6:15pm
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A dinner will be held in Guild Hall prior to the Ash Wednesday service on February 22. Doors will open at 6:15pm for socializing and dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Prices are $15 for adults, before February 22, or $20 at the door.
Five dollars for children ages 10-17. Children under 10 eat free. Sign up in the Courtyard after worship or contact Jean Leahy at [email protected] or call (510) 547-5700
Dinner will be followed by a a worship service in the Sanctuary.
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Discover the Enneagram
Friday & Saturday, March 3, 4
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In recent years, many Christians are turning to an ancient tool called the Enneagram to understand how personality type relates to emotional and spiritual growth.
Those who’ve studied the Enneagram are often amazed at how much insight they gain about themselves and how they relate to the world.
On Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 Piedmont Church will welcome Kim Watson, a certified Enneagram teacher and expert on life transitions, to lead a two-day workshop.
Both sessions will meet in the Christian Education Building Chapel – on Friday from 6:30 to 8 pm, and on Saturday from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Refreshments will be served at both.
Cost is $40 per participant, for which you will also receive a copy of the book The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up, by Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Sign up soon! Click the button below, or, you can sign up after Sunday worship in the Courtyard. Contact Don Ashburn at [email protected]
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Life Groups Meet Through February 9 | |
Life Groups are small groups that gather weekly on Thursday evenings at the church. Dinner starts at 6:15pm and groups meet from 7 - 8:15pm.
Our Winter session goes through February 9. All are invited to be part of a group, whether you’ve participated in the past or not.
To participate, you must sign up in advance by clicking this link:
https://piedmont.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/50/responses/new
Contact Don Ashburn for more information at: [email protected]
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Parenting with Positive Discipline | |
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A parenting class taught by church member Lisa Fuller will be offered beginning March 21 in the Chapel. The 7-class schedule will run Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm.
No class on April 11.
Cost is $360 per individual, $660 per couple. Click below for more information and to register.
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Bible Study Turns to John | |
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Whether or not you’ve ever studied the Bible before, you’re invited to a weekly online study led by Don Ashburn. Each Monday from 10 - 11 am, a group of 8-12 people get together to study scripture in light of their own lives.
The focus is on the Gospel of John. Contact Don at [email protected]
Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83296269401
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Have you been holding your breath for two years? Join Sara Hirsch and each other beginning with a small stretch then quiet meditation in the Sanctuary each Tuesday beginning at 5:30pm. We provide chairs, but bring your mat if you prefer or a meditation pillow.
Stephen Main, our Minister of Music, will join us from time to time with his meditations on meditation. Face coverings recommended, but not required. Ahhhhh, just breathe. Contact Sara Hirsch at [email protected]
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Livewire is Going to Camp | |
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Our middle school group is having a Winter Retreat February 3-5. We will be heading to Westminster Woods in Occidental. The weekend will be packed with fun, group team-building, a challenge course with a zip line, times of worship and good food.
If you have a middle school student and would like information about the weekend, please contact Scott Kail at [email protected]
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195 Students Going to Mexico | Mexico ‘23 is officially full and we are preparing to build homes. We have 195 students signed up to build 15 homes next April. This will put Piedmont Community Church over 350 homes built in greater Tijuana Mexico. We have changed lives for the better in Jesus’ name. | |
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Consider working a 3-hour shift at Alameda Food Bank with your friends at Piedmont Church Tuesday, February 28 at 8:30am. The Food Bank is located in Oakland at 7900 Edgewater Drive. We will be sorting and packing food.
Contact Bob Livsey at [email protected] to volunteer. There will also be sign ups after worship before the event.
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All are welcome to participate on Sundays from 1-3pm at the indoor gym, second floor of the Christian Education Building.
The official Pickleball committee includes Maureen and Tim Recker, Franki and Matt Davies, Heather Shepard and Katherine Campbell so feel free to ask any of them about the group, or contact Maureen Recker with questions. See you on the court!
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