TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 | |
Capital Fundraising Commitment Sunday | |
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This Sunday, October 1, the congregation will be asked to make a
one-time financial commitment in support of our NextGen Ministry.
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Anonymous Donor to Match $250k
Piedmont Community Church has been pledged a substantial anonymous gift, restricted to capital improvements. A portion of this gift, $250,000, will be used in a dollar-for-dollar match of all donations made in support of the NextGen Ministry.
With this match, the ministry will have $500,000 to renovate the Christian Education Building.
Alternatively, donors can click the button below to donate online, or use Venmo on their mobile device. If using Venmo, please indicate ‘NextGen’ in the notes field.
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This Sunday, NEW Morning Class | |
Starting this Sunday, Don Ashburn will teach a 5-week class on 'How to Read the Bible.'The class will meet each Sunday following worship in the Kettlewell Room for one hour, starting at 11:15 am. Anyone is invited to attend this class, whether you’ve been studying the Bible for years or are just curious about what this ancient book has to do with your life today.
Topics to be discussed include: What is the Bible?; How did it come to be?; How should we study it?; and What relevance does it have for us today? To guide the discussion, class participants will use a short book called “Your Bible: The Study Begins.”
To order a copy, please contact Don Ashburn no later than September 20. The book is FREE. For more info, or to order a workbook, contact [email protected]
| Life Groups Return This Thursday | |
Life Groups are small groups that gather weekly on Thursday evenings from September 28 through November 2.
We start with dinner at 6:15pm in Guild Hall. Then, we get together in groups meeting in various rooms at the church at 7pm for sharing, support and study. Any adult is invited to be part of a group, whether you’ve attended in the past or not.
You can sign up to be part of a Life Group in the Courtyard after Sunday worship beginning on September 10, or contact Don Ashburn at [email protected]
To sign up, visit
https://piedmont.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/55/responses/new
| This Sunday, Time To Jazz It Up | This Sunday is Jazz Sunday. Our wonderful choir will be joined by Mitch Polzak, 2-time Grammy Award winning Mads Tolling, Stephen Main and other musicians as we lead worship in a jazz mood. | November High School Retreat | |
High school students (9th-12th grades), are you longing for something more? Look no further than our High School Retreat. This 2-night, 3-day event November 10-12 at Alliance Redwoods is specially designed for you and it’s packed with experiences you won’t want to miss.
Register now!
From worship, games and a time to connect with friends, there’s no shortage of fun to be had. Cost is $345 per person.
Contact [email protected]
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On Saturday, October 14, Rev. Shannon Coon will lead a workshop on spiritual practices. It’s important not to teach spiritual practices as the end goal, or just things we can “do,” to make us “more Christian.” Rather, since God’s grace is available to us in a myriad of ways, certain practices can position us to receive God’s grace. The workshop will start at 10 am and end at noon and will take place in the Chapel in Christian Education Building. Rev. Coon is Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA. She served for many years with Steve Schibsted at Bidwell Presbyterian in Chico.
The workshop will start at 10 am and end at noon and will take place in the Chapel in C.E. Building. Contact Don Ashburn at [email protected]
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Rev. Shannon Coon To Preach Oct 15 | |
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On Sunday, October 15, Rev. Shannon Coon will take the pulpit to preach our 10am service of worship.
Her sermon title is Fan or Follower?
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Please Note: Due to Jazz Sunday logistics, we are moving October's Communion Sunday to October 8.
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September 24 Worship Media | From Last Sunday - Don Ashburn preaches the third sermon in our Ten Commandments series. Church member Cathy Davis leads us in worship. Chancel Choir and Christa Pfeiffer, Becca Burrington, Sylvia Sudat, Tina Harrington with Stephen Main provide music. | |
Coming Up This Sunday - It's Jazz Sunday and Financial Commitment to NextGen Capital Fundraising - $250k Goal with $250k Matching Gift. | |
Little Free Spirit Library | |
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Have you ever read a book that broadened your thinking on a topic, helped change your mind entirely, or even transformed your life and faith? Then that same book spent the next several years collecting dust on your shelf?
Well, now’s a great time to share your spiritually enriching books with our faith community and find yourself a new good read in our Little Free Spirit Library. Come browse our table before and after worship service.
No book donation is required. Contact Suzie Skugstad at [email protected]
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Online Bible Study Mondays | |
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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 - 11am, a group of 8-12 people will get together to study scripture in light of their own lives. The focus continues to be on the Gospel of John. After a summer break, the group is picking up with Chapter 17.
Contact Don at [email protected].
Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83767472723
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On October 27 and 28, Kim Watson will offer an introductory course on the spiritual dynamics of Enneagram personality type for those who were not able to attend the course she led last spring.
To sign up, or for more information, please contact Don Ashburn at [email protected]
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Ray Plock - Friday, October 6, 11am
Reception following in Guild Hall
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20th Gift Market Seeks Volunteers | |
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This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Alternative Gift Market with an in-person gathering on Sunday, December 10 after worship.
Come and meet representatives from local and international organizations who are helping those in need. All of the organizations have been vetted by the church mission team.
We are seeking volunteers in advance of this event to help with the catalog, setup, cashiering, food and cleanup. Contact Judy Wright at (510) 325-3083 if you would like to help.
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At our Annual Meeting last June, the congregation voted to establish a Board of Mission at Piedmont Church. This was in recognition of the importance that mission — serving, giving, and reaching out to those beyond our congregation — plays in our life together.
We are interested in representation from all groups in our congregation including high schoolers, new members, and especially parents of young children.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board, or if you’d like more information, contact Chair, Mike Bandrowski at [email protected], or Don Ashburn at [email protected]
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Oktoberfest Replaces Harvest Festival | |
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This year, Oktoberfest will replace the traditional Harvest Festival and will be held in the Courtyard or Guild Hall beginning at 5pm Saturday, October 21.
Families of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Enjoy brats, potato salad, red cabbage, sauerkraut and, of course, our homemade beer. Sign up in the church Courtyard after worship.
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Brewmaster Wayne Marzolf (center) is joined by fellow beerologists who made two types of beer that will be consumed at our Oktoberfest event October 21. | |
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We have some dates for Fall events and would love to add your ideas as well. We are a very casual Shared Interest Group: someone makes plans for an event and others may decide to join - sometimes with dinner out ahead of the event. Here’s what we have so far:
November 4 - Diablo Ballet - Nutcracker Suite
November 17 - Altarena Playhouse - Christmas at Pemberton
November 29 - Berkeley Rep - Bulrusher
December 13 - Berkeley Rep - Harry Clarke
Please send your ideas for other fall events to Linda McClain at [email protected] and Judy Wright at [email protected]. And let us know if you’d like to be added to our Theater Group notifications. Looking forward to some fun Fall outings!
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'Breathe' Wednesdays, 1:30pm | |
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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.
We encourage and support each other as we release tension while staying in the moment. We will have guest leaders from our congregation along with the guidance of Steve Main and Sara Hirsch. Sit tall, take a breath and find your path.
Contact Sara Hirsch at [email protected]
| Seniors Gathering Opportunity | |
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Seniors Seeking Conversation and Coffee meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in Guild Parlor, 9:30-11am.
Contact Ann Chandler at (510) 444-0280
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If you've ever wondered who plays pickleball each Sunday or why they play the game, this short film by Michael Barber sheds light on a sport that brings people together in a whole new way. | |
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Piedmont Community Church is looking for someone to join our nursery team on Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 11:30am. There will be some additional times to be determined (childcare for meetings, etc.) The ideal candidate is responsible and caring and can communicate with young children (ages 4 months to 4 years old) and their parents.
Contact Leslie Quantz at [email protected]
The ideal candidate must be over the age of 18 and must complete required screening protocols.
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For your convenience, we now accept Venmo mobile for making donations using your phone. We are @PiedmontChurch | |
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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.
NEW deadline for articles to appear in The Messenger is 12 noon each Monday. Articles submitted after deadline will be considered for the following week.
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 Tuesday, 12pm.
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