TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 |
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In This Issue
Homecoming Picnic Video
St. John Family Memorial at First Pres, Berkeley
New Sermon Series Grace, Gratitude, Generosity
Life Groups Sign Ups
New Member Gatherings
Confirmation Sign Ups
Altar Guild Needs You
LivingRoom Conversation Cancelled
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Homecoming
Picnic Video
Whether you were one of the 140 people who enjoyed the Homecoming Picnic Sunday, or were unable to attend, this short, 2-minute video will bring a smile to your face and music to your ears. - Film by Michael Barber
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'Messenger' Brings It Home
After an 18-month hiatus, a printed version of The Messenger hit mailboxes last week. The content? All good things to look forward to at Piedmont Church, of course!
From our fall Homecoming Picnic and NEW Small Groups, to ongoing events, Advent and Christmas - this issue is one to hang on the fridge.
If you're like some of us, too excited to wait for the postal carrier, you can download a PDF here:
The Messenger. It's What's Happening.
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St. John Family Memorial
Sunday, September 19, 1pm
At First Presbyterian Church, Berkeley
A memorial service for the St. John family members who were recently victims of an auto accident will be held this Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley.
Reservations must be made on First Pres' website beginning Wednesday. Livestream attendance will also be possible.
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Homecoming Sunday. Dr. Steve Schibsted begins a new sermon series, marking the beginning of our new program year at Piedmont Church.
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'Sing God A Simple Song'
What happens when Dr. Stephen Main, tenor Andrew Green, bassist Pat Klobas and flutist Leslie Chin get together? Magic!
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Small Groups Begin Sept 23
On Thursday, September 23, we will hold our first small group gatherings called Life Groups.
For 6 consecutive Thursday evenings, we will share a meal at church at 6:15pm. Then, we’ll meet together in groups of 8-10 people in various locations on site, or in homes (or online, if necessary) for conversation, fellowship, learning and spiritual growth.
Each group will have 2 co-hosts, who will guide participants as we share what’s going on in our own lives, discuss topics brought up in the previous week’s sermon, and pray together.
Please Note: We will follow all County of Alameda guidance on health and safety relating to COVID 19.
Sign up deadline is this Sunday, 8pm at church and online.
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NEW! Church Office Hours
The church office is now open weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm. 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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Wednesday Bible Study
Join Dr. Don Ashburn each Wednesday morning from 10-11am on Zoom, as we journey together through the Book of Acts.
No preparation and no previous experience studying the Bible is needed. Just join us, as we learn how the early Christians lived their faith and spread the good news in very difficult times.
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CANCELLED - The LivingRoom Conversation (LRC) originally scheduled for this Sunday has been cancelled. We look forward to having another opportunity to meet for LRC's in the future, especially when we can gather together in person without masks.
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Make It Official
Interested in joining our church as we move forward together in faith? Then, you’re invited to join with Piedmont Church’s pastors, Dr. Steve Schibsted and Dr. Don Ashburn, for a gathering at church on either Saturday, September 18 or 25.
You need only attend one gathering. We’ll meet from 9-11am to get to know each other and to talk about our life together as a faith community.
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Seniors Seeking Conversation & Coffee
We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, gathering 9:30 - 11am in the Guild Parlor. Contact Ann Chandler (510) 444-0280
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Confirmation Sign-up
Confirmation Registration is here for 8th-grade students. Our 8-week class begins on September 19 and we are taking sign ups through September 15. Contact Rev. Scott Kail at [email protected] to register your student. The classes will be held on Sundays from 11:30am -1pm in the youth room.
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Sunday School
Jesus Speaks with Religious Teachers - Passover Festival at the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) We will be presenting the lesson in person at 10am Sunday September 12.
Sunday school material is available online for those of you who wish to worship at home.
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Altar Guild Needs You
Altar Guild is a nice, small group to work with - and we find it fun to keep the facilities well decorated both seasonally, as well as for worship.
Attend just five meeting per year (held Sunday mornings) plus decorating for Easter and Christmas.
Contact Jean Leahy in the church office or Paul Schroeder at [email protected]. First meeting will be in early October.
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Afghanistan:
How To Help
By Scott Willis
Refugee Task Force
America's withdrawal from Afghanistan has created a refugee crisis. In the past week, approximately 120,000 people, most of them Afghans, were airlifted out of Kabul. At this time, it is unclear what capacity various countries and cities have to house and care for this wave of refugees.
We do know that, in the Bay Area, Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay (JFCS) is the primary agency to accept refugees. JFCS accepted 43 refugees in August and anticipates 89 more people in September.
I reached out to JFCS to offer our support and willingness to get involved. In the past week, they received over 2,000 offers from individuals, religious groups, businesses, and local & state governments. They will align refugee families to resource teams as they see fit.
JFCS is a well run organization and I encourage you to donate directly to JFCS. Instructions on how to donate are provided directly from a JFCS email below:
Your financial contributions to JFCS East Bay, purchases from our wish list of household items, and responses to our call for volunteers continue to be vital to our work. This is truly a whole community effort, as we all work together to provide safety and refuge to our new Afghan neighbors.
Please keep your ears open for ways that Piedmont Church can help and reach out to me as possible opportunities arrive.
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Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, October 2, 9-12pm. There will be a Piedmont Church group of volunteers participating in an Oakland neighborhood cleanup.
If you are interested in participating, send an email to Mike Bandrowski at [email protected] More details soon.
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Annual Backpack Drive
We will be sharing 300 backpacks filled with school supplies for children who would otherwise show up to school without the essentials needed to learn and grow.
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