The Messenger

CALIFORNIA HEIGHTS UMC

Thursday, October 29, 2026

DAY LIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Please remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1.

ALL SAINTS DAY

All Saints Day is a special day in the Christian calendar to remember church members who have passed on to glory in the last year. At Cal Heights we celebrate church members as well as church member's family members who have passed. We celebrate all that they have done for us and taught us.

On Sunday, November 1, we will celebrate:
Anne Mueller Bailey

Jeff Bolton

Carolee Covarrubias

Brian Duggan

Randy Festejo

Don Kouzes

Judy Jennings Layman

Joanne Lockhart

Jeanette Perez

Judy Reeves

Mimi Rietsch

Ralph Sellman 

Grace Ward

Emily Weimer

GREEN BEANS vs. CRANBERRY SAUCE

Once again we are going to be teaming up with our sibling churches of Being the Church, Long Beach to collect 400 cans of green beans and cranberry sauce.

The first day to bring in cans will be Sunday, November 1, and the last day will be Sunday, November 15.

Please bring your cans to the table to the left of the sanctuary double doors (non-perishable food items for the Broken Loaf Food Pantry can be placed on the table to the right of the sanctuary double doors).

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

We will gather NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS for the Broken Loaf Food Pantry at Lakewood UMC on Sunday, November 1. All items for the Broken Loaf can be placed on the table to the right of the sanctuary center double doors.

Food pantries like the Broken Loaf are in great demand lately. They are filling the gap that many of our neighbors find themselves in right now. Whatever you can give is appreciated!

LECTIONARY STUDY

The Lectionary Bible Study meets on Mondays at 10:15 AM. Our last day to meet is Monday, November 16. The Advent Study will begin on Monday, November 30.

Each week the study will read and discuss the prescribed scripture for the upcoming Sunday and can be found in the bulletin each week. 

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Help celebrate all our November birthdays during Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, November 15.

Our November birthdays include:

Jake Gregg - November 2

Bryan Doukenick - November 3

Daniel Bors - November 6

Susie Gregg - November 8

Bob Dougherty - November 11

David Herstad - November 18

Scott Andrews - November 25

Linnett Ukpong - November 25

Millie Mendez-Andrews - November 26

Ned Geohegan - November 27

Anna DeMichele - November 29

If you don't see your name or another member's name on the list, please let the church office know.

HYGIENE PRODUCTS SUNDAY

We encourage everyone to bring hygiene products for the Long Beach Rescue Mission to the church on or before Sunday, November 15.

Items needed include:

·       Shampoo

·       Conditioner

·       Toothpaste

·       Toothbrushes

·       Hand and body lotion

·       Feminine Products

·       Q-tips

HANGING OF THE GREENS

This MUCH anticipated annual event is just around the corner! Our Hanging of the Greens event will be held on Sunday, November 22 following worship. A lot of hard work goes into this event so we will have a luncheon for all of those who participate!

Don’t miss this great event! If you would like to be a part of the set-up crew, just show up. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty to the worship service that day.

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Our annual Alternative Christmas Market will be on hiatus this Fall. Due to several contributing factors this decision was reached.

Los Altos UMC will be hosting an Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, November 15 starting at 9:30 AM. Everyone is encouraged to attend their event.

GIVING ON LINE

While placing our offering in the plate each Sunday is the way many of us grew up giving to the church, it is no longer the only way to give.

At Cal Heights UMC, we utilize Vanco for our online giving.

Scan the QR code to use this service.

HARMONY BOUND CRAFTERS

The Harmony Bound Crafters are meeting on first and second Saturdays of each month from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Please contact Donna Jenks (562-209-2833) to let her know if you will be joining them.

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT?

Do you have an announcement for The Messenger? You are invited to send information to the church office for inclusion in The Messenger.

Email office@calheightsumc.org no later than Wednesday at noon.

BEING THE CHURCH UPDATES

Odds & Evens

Small group for High School Youth

#RealcommunityIRT 

Odds & Evens returns to

Belmont Heights UMC

on November 1

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Most Sundays following worship, the HS group will meet for faith-filled chats, prayer and community. Led by an awesome adult volunteer team, the group will have fun, be real and hang out. 

During "odd" calendar months (9, 11, etc), the group will meet at Belmont Heights UMC.

During "even" calendar months (10, 12, etc), the group will meet at Cal Heights UMC.



Please see the Church Center App for specific schedules and updates. Contact pastors for more info, or email admin@beingthechurchlb.org

Volunteer with Food Finders’ Annual “Pack & Sort”

Nov. 21; 2-5pm

McBridge High School Parking Lot

7025 Parkcrest St.

Long Beach, CA 90808

We will work to pack 100's of Thanksgiving food boxes that will be delivered to hungry families in need. We need 20 people to make it happen! Let's DO this! Bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. Dress to get dirty, and move a lot! Sign up in the Church Center App or via website under Events www.BeingtheChurchLB.org

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT?

Do you have an announcement for The Messenger? You are invited to send information to the church office for inclusion in The Messenger.

Email office@calheightsumc.org no later than Wednesday at noon.