Faith Episcopal Church is a place of warm hospitality and genuine welcome committed to living out the promise we make in baptism, to "strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being." Come as you are, be your most authentic self, and find your welcome in God's abundant love.

Lectionary Readings this Sunday for All Saints

• Judges 4:1-7
• Psalm 123
• 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
• Matthew 25:14-30

Estimate of Giving 2027

It is that time of year when our Vicar, the Bishop's Committee, and Faith's Treasurer create our budget for 2027. Pledging to Faith is considered an estimate of what you will give in 2027. We understand circumstances change and you may want to change your pledge amount later. Sharing an estimate of what you will give helps us in creating our 2027 budget. Pledge cards will be available in the church narthex starting this Sunday or a copy of the pledge card can be found at the link below.

Please consider bringing a bottle of ruby port on November 29th which is the first Sunday of Advent and the start of the Church New Year. Your donations of wine will be used for communion in the upcoming year.

Preaching Among Friends:

A Course for Lay Preachers and Deacons

Are you interested in becoming a licensed lay preacher, or are you already preaching and looking to grow in confidence and deepen your preaching practice? Preaching Among Friends, a seven-week online course offered by Backstory Preaching, helps participants discover their unique preaching voice, engage Scripture more deeply, and craft sermons that communicate a clear message of Good News.

Led by the Rev. Dr. Lisa Cressman and Backstory Preaching mentors, the course combines practical preaching skills with spiritual practices, including Lectio Divina, to help participants develop a sustainable approach to sermon preparation. The course concludes with an opportunity to prepare and preach a sermon in a supportive small-group setting.

The course meets Sunday evenings beginning January 17, with additional sessions February 28–March 4. Tuition is $475 per participant. Interested? Attend the online information session this Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 pm Pacific! Zoom registration here!

Prospective participants and interested clergy are welcome. Attendance is encouraged but not required. For more information, visit www.backstorypreaching.com or contact the Rev. Dr. Lisa Cressman. For questions about licensing consult your congregational leader. For questions about registration or partial scholarships, contact the Rev. Courtney Jones.

Monday Fresh Start shower, laundry and lunch from 10:00 - 3:00 pm in the parish hall. Visitors and volunteers always welcome.

Morning Prayer is Monday - Friday at 7:30 in Faith’s sanctuary and streaming on Facebook.

Bible Study Returns Tuesday, 6:30 on Zoom. Click here for link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86899567051

Welcoming/Centering Prayer is Wednesday at 9:30 in Faith’s parish hall. If you have question about Contemplative prayers, please contact Sylvia Sepulveda at Secret Garden Practices.

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