June 15, 2026

Sunday service 10 am

Pastor Elisabeth is preaching

No streaming or recorded service this week. Our video crew is out of town. If you can't make it to church, watch a previous Sunday morning on our web site: www.fccsanrafael.org

The Sunday bulletin is here

The YouTube link is here

Our Zoom link is here

This Sunday, June 14, we will commemorate Juneteenth. The statement that Juneteenth brought an end to slavery has certainly been overstated. We will take a closer look at how freedom came about for some in 1865, who got freed and who did not.

On June 21^st, we will observe Father’s Day and celebrate the fathers among us and honor those who have taken on that role in a responsible way. We acknowledge that for some these relationships may have been strained and that time and grace is needed to sort them out.

Rev. Kevin Omi will be our guest preacher for Father's Day. Rev. Omi offers spiritual direction to individuals and

leads contemplative groups in the Christian and Buddhist traditions. He serves as Convenor of the Pacific

Center for Spiritual Formation. He is on staff with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Rev. Omi is

skilled in guiding individuals and institutions through discernment and transformation. He has served as an

interim minister at Grace North Church (Berkeley) and Skyland Community Church (Santa Cruz Mountains)

and was a settled pastor for several years at Sycamore Congregational Church (El Cerrito).

He is delighted to lead us in worship once again.

MEDITATIVE GARDEN RETREAT - SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Cathi Fuller and David Knopf will be hosting a half- day retreat in their garden on June 27, from 10 AM until 1 PM. It will be a time to integrate the practices of prayer that will be introduced by Pastor Elisabeth in her sermon series in May and June.

All are welcome and encouraged to spend this quiet time together in the Knopf-Fuller’s garden and to enjoy a brunch meal together at the close.

Join us for our Pride Celebration - June 28

We have secured one of the AIDS Quilts as well.

JUNE ELDERS REMEMBER A PROUD MOMENT!

(And perhaps one we’d rather forget)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Looking back, what have you done in your life that, thinking back on it, makes you feel really good about yourself? And, after we’ve enjoyed that time, and things around it, if we like, a time we remember and cringe.

On Wednesday evening, June 24, 6:30 over Zoom, we will share an event or time in our lives that we are especially proud of, and if we want, something we’re less happy that we did or participated in. Join us to learn more about your fellow congregants and become closer to them. We'll meet on Wednesday evening the 24th at 6:30 over Zoom. Please join us.

Link to join all church Zoom meetings click here

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2011092691?pwd=c2V0RXEvWXF4STNNSTlxbWFFTENuZz09

Meeting ID: ID: 201 109 2691

Password: FCCSR!

Call in number 1-669-900-6833

Book Club - Thursday, June 18 at 7:30

The next meeting of the Book Club will be on Thursday, June 18, from 7:30 to 8:30 on Zoom. We will be reading One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Have Been Against This, by Omar El Akkad. This short book (187 pages) is available from both the Marin and Sonoma County libraries.

The Quest Church ion Novato is hosting another evening of great music on Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00 pm: an evening of stories and songs featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine.

This is a pay-what-you-can concert (suggested donation $20), and it’s very much intended as a come-as-you-are gathering. All are welcome. click here for more info.

Volunteer opportunity

The Canal Alliance (supporting immigrants) is looking for people who are willing to drive immigrants from San Rafael to Santa Rosa to get fingerprinted. The appointments are usually just about 20 minutes. If you are able to help out, please let Pastor Elisabeth know. (Volunteers will need to be screened and receive training)

Sunday Assignments

Instructions for all click here

For the latest schedule: click here

June 14

Liturgist: Caryl Hodges

Altar set-up: Annie Song-Hill

Greeter:

Coffee: Cathy Krise, Julie Dowling

June 21

Liturgist: David Knopf

Altar set-up: Clara Miller

Greeter: Clara Miller

Coffee:

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Prayer Chain

Do you have a prayer request you would like included in the prayer chain? email Julie Dowling at isabella1472@comcast.net

Pastoral Visit

If you would like a visit with Pastor Elisabeth, please call her at the church office 415-479-2747 or e-mail: elismid@yahoo.com.

Consider volunteering for Sunday duties. We are in need of liturgists, greeters, communion servers, and altar set-up. Instructions are given.

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8 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903