What's Happening

Sunday service 10 am

October 4

Rev. Jess Shine

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The Bulletin is here

Our Zoom link is here

October 4

World Communion Sunday

Rev. Jess Shine preaching

Rev. Jess Shine, MDiv, has over two decades of experience leading organizations and congregations. He has served as guest faculty at The Chaplaincy Institute and hosts FluidSpirit, a weekly podcast (available on Patreon and Spotify) . Reb. Shine is also a certified coach.

Neighbors in Need offering collection in addition to our regular offering- October 4

The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one-third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two-thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. In 2025 the Neighbors in Need Offering supported 26 grant recipients across the UCC who were engaged in projects of direct service and advocacy.

Blessing of the Animals

October 11, 10 am

Bring your pet, on a leash, in a cage, or bring a picture.

Everyone is welcome!

Revised Directory

We are working on a revised directory. If you have noticed any mistakes, please let us know. If you are not in the directory and would like to be, please email Amy here

We also would like to update everyones birthday..If you want to have yours listed and it's not please let us know that as well .

Meetings

Mission, October 7, 12:30 pm

Trustees, October 7, 7 pm

Diaper Donations

We are still collecting diapers in sizes 3,4,and 5 for the Marin Interfaith Council.

The donation box is in the narthex under the name tag table.

NCNC Annual Gathering

Northern California Nevada Conference

It will be in Oakland this year (October 22–24) at City of Refuge. This is the link: click here

October Book Club – October 22 at 7:30 PM on Zoom

Our October book club book is Holding the Line, by Barbara Kingsolver. This book is available from the Marin County library as a booka and from the Sonoma County library as an e-book, using their Hoopla app.

Remember the Food Bank Barrel

Please continue to bring in non-perishable food items. The last Sunday of the month is a good time to just bring your donation to the barrel. Most needed items include: Coffee, tea bags, cooking oil, boxed milk, peanut butter, canned goods, rice, cereal, mac and cheese mix and canned meat. Sugar and flour are also greatly appreciated.

Sunday Assignments

Instructions for all click here

For the latest schedule: click here

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

October 4

Liturgist: Lucinda Ray

Altar set-up: Cathi Fuller

Servers: Cathi Fuller, Caryl Hodges

Greeter:

Coffee: Judy Johnson

October 11

Liturgist: Caryl Hodges

Altar set-up: Lucinda Ray

Greeter: Jackie Dema

Coffee: Caran Cuneo

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Church Donations

Thank you to everyone who supports the church financially. Your generosity allows us to maintain the building, pay our staff, and sustain the ministries that make this community possible. About 20% of every dollar donated goes right back out to support organizations in the wider community.

If you give through the offering plate on Sundays, consider using the envelopes available at the welcome table. This lets us track your contributions and send you a year-end giving statement for tax purposes.

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.

Giving Options

We’ve recently improved our online giving options. You can now contribute using PayPal. You don’t need to have a PayPal account. You can make a one-time donation or set up regular monthly payments using a credit card or debit card. Just click the “Donate Now” button.

Donate now

or set up automatic donations through your banking institution

or send checks to:

FCC San Rafael

8 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903