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Worship This Sunday

April 5, 10:30 am

Easter Sunday

Isaiah 65: 17-25

Beyond Belief

Sermon by Pastor Dave

For those unable to join us in person, there will be a live videocast of the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.

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If you miss the live service, you can find it archived on YouTube.

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Celebrate!

We will continue the tradition of celebrating the Resurrection and the coming of Spring by inviting the congregation to bring flowers early on Easter morning to decorate our Resurrection Cross.

Bring flowers from your garden or a bouquet from the store to the church narthex no later than 10:10 on Easter Sunday, April 5. There will be members of the Worship Enhancement Committee to help you add them to the beauty!

Easter Sunday on Peace’s Patio

After the Easter service, please plan to enjoy Peace’s patio as we mingle in celebration.

Children will enjoy an egg hunt. Tables for beverages and spring snacks will be set up in the Lounge.

Please drop off your food contributions before going into the Sanctuary. It’s the season for deviled eggs, egg dishes, buns, coffee cakes, and any other Easter snacks you would like to share.

CYF Theme: Lent

At Easter, we remember God's amazing power of resurrection. This reminds us that even when things are difficult or we feel defeated, God is with us and wants us to RISE UP! As our story this week illustrates, we can best achieve this with the support of our friends.

This week, we are sharing "Binkle's Time to Fly" by Sharmila Collins. Inspired by her daughter's journey with a rare skin condition, Collins tells a beautiful tale about a butterfly born without wings. With the help of a diverse community, Binkle learns to fly in a unique and beautiful way. Binkle's story teaches us that through community and creativity, we can all soar to new heights.

You can find this week's story video here: https://youtu.be/FwVniLt6FQE

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday, April 5: Family Worship/Easter(!)/Egg Hunt after church

Blessings,

The CYF Team

Piano by Moonlight: Candlelit Evenings of Rest and Reverie

Solo piano music by our own Aidan Santa Cruz every Tuesday night at 7:00 to 9:00 at Peace United. Aidan is heart centered and plays free improvisations inspired by classical, jazz and spiritual traditions.

Come to meditate, relax and let go...on pillows, on the floor, or seated. All are welcome. Suggested Donation - $15-25

For more information please check out the Facebook group linked here and/or contact Aidan directly: 831-428-2368, aidanfpsc@gmail.com

Sadao Watanabe (1913 –1996) was born and raised in Tokyo, and is famous for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan.

We received this picture titled “Beggar and Saints” from Tony Phillips, a former member of Peace United Church of Christ and active member of the choir. It is displayed in the narthex of the sanctuary.

The subject matter of Watanabe's prints is exclusively the gospel. He placed biblical subjects in a Japanese context and used the folk art approach. Watanabe used handmade paper crumpled by hand, squeezed and wrinkled to give a rough quality to the prints. He only used traditional organic and mineral pigments which is one of the characteristics of folk art.

While his prints are exhibited in the Vatican Museum, the British Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, he preferred that his prints hang in the ordinary places of life: "I would most like to see them hanging where people ordinarily gather, because Jesus brought the gospel for the people".

Peace Garden Tour Postponed to 2027

Our next garden tour will be the Saturday before Mother’s Day in May 2027. Plan ahead and save the date

Karen Cozza -kacozza@gmail.com,

Holy One, keep us in the Amazing Grace that is ours through the spirit of Christ, in whose Loving Name we pray

Prayers of Healing and Faith and Continuing Prayers for our Community

For Marie Grace, and Peter, as she faces cancer surgery in late April in North Carolina.
For Grant’s recovery from surgery for his broken hip, and for Lynn’s recovery from hand surgery.
For Scout, Maya, and Scout’s family in Minnesota where she’s helping while her father Tim Whitaker is receiving cancer treatment.
For Peggy Kelly, who moved near her son, for Lonna and Dennis, living at Sunshine Villa, and for Valkyrie, who also moved away.
For students dealing with anxiety about the future, for Jazzy Chavez and Rafael Padilla, and for Kathy Rohrs’s son Owen.
For Nick Piediscalzi, in hospice care, for Paula’s broken ankle, for Anne’s brother Conrad, in hospice care, for Suzanne’s friends Deb and Gordon, recovering from his stroke, for Lisa’s grandson Dustin, living with cancer, and Darrell Johnson, in a care home.
Comfort for Earle’s, Raneta’s, Lynn & Bill’s, Nancy’s, Kwok’s, Aidan’s, Susie’s, Nancy’s and Ken’s families and for all of us who grieve lost family and friends.

Prayers for our Communities, Country and the World

For courage to oppose wars and leaders motivated by greed and preying on fear.
For those in mourning for loved ones lost to violence and war.
For water and food, healthcare and housing for all.
For immigrants and their families, everyone in custody, and those experiencing being targeted, oppressed and dealt with unjustly.
For all affected by natural disasters and human violence, terror, war and displacement, especially the children.

Prayers of Gratitude

For Grant Erickson’s 104th birthday!
For our Peace Village housing project for all the good that will come from it when it’s completed.
For scientific and miraculous healings of bodies, minds and spirits.
For peaceful protestors all over the country and world.
For all who give their time and talent to our church, community, and world.
For trust in God and each other, courage when facing fear and injustice, hope in times of darkness, and for the Light of Christ in our hearts and minds.

In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen!

You may request prayers by emailing Prayers@PeaceUnited.Org,

calling Lynn Walton (600-7343), or calling the church office (426-2010).

We Want to Hear Your Voice

We would love to have you as a liturgist (reader) in one of our Sunday morning worship services. It's a wonderful way of serving!

Sign up for a Sunday to read live and in person and we'll connect with you by e-mail on the Tuesday prior, sending all the information you'll need for getting ready.

If you'd like to give it a try, click on this link to choose a date.

Watch Out For Scammers

Peace United staff and leaders will never solicit you by e-mail or text message, asking you to purchase or send gift cards or electronic funds for any purpose. Contact the church office if you have any concerns about emails you may receive.

Office Hours!

Monday through Friday, from 9 am - 2 pm staff are in the office, attending to the business of our church: monitoring e-mail, answering telephones and/or responding to messages, working on the dozens of different projects and connections that keep our ministry moving forward.

If you plan to come into the office, please call ahead to schedule a time when we know someone will be in to assist you. You can reach us by e-mail using the list below or by phone, 831-426-2010.

Pastor, the Rev. David Pattee - pastordave@peaceunited.org
Facilities Manager, Aaron Abeyta - facilities@peaceunited.org
Office Manager, Devon Obert - office@peaceunited.org
Bookkeeper, Susan Robinson - bookkeeper@peaceunited.org

Pastor Dave works from the church office, Monday through Thursday, and most weeks will have office hours on Saturday too, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday is his day off. In case of emergency, the pastor is available by cell phone, 773-255-8095. If you would like to schedule a meeting or would like to "drop by", please contact us via email using this link to make an arrangement.