TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

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Annual Meeting Video

The annual meeting of Piedmont Community Church 

was held Sunday, June 23.

Video Series Magnifies Church Life

In our new video series, Piedmont Church Stories, short, shareable videos will magnify the little things that make a big difference. Our second in the series focuses on our Church Work Day that took place Saturday, June 9. Future videos will feature church projects, outreach and fellowship events. To suggest a specific story, contact Michael Barber at Michael@PiedmontChurch.org

Don't Miss A Beat!

Our church calendar is updated almost daily to include all meetings, worship times and special events.

Summer Projects Continue

EXTERIOR PAINTING

The Buildings and Grounds Committee is pleased to announce that our summer projects are getting underway.

We are starting by painting the entire exterior of the campus. Scaffolding is currently installed on the Main Building. The surface will be prepared for painting by power washing and fixing any dry rot. Then, paint will be applied.

The work is expected to continue through June. Then next, the Christian Education (C.E.) Building will be painted. The entire project is set to be completed by the end of July. 

As part of a maintenance plan, Integrity Paint and General Contracting will power wash all vertical surfaces and do touch up painting as needed for the next five years. These efforts will ensure that our investment is maintained properly and the paint job has the longest life possible. - Jay Foreman, Assistant Property Manager

DOORKEEPER'S COTTAGE

All the windows are being replaced with vinyl/wood composite windows by Renewal By Anderson. The new windows will replace the old rotted non-functioning windows. The windows are guaranteed to last and come with a lifetime warranty for any repair work. 

Inspection of the windows revealed that one was rotted from floor to ceiling. A decision was made to convert that damaged window into a back door given that all the framing had to be replaced. A door was installed and a small porch built to code. - Jay Foreman, Assistant Property Manager

ABOVE: A new door and a porch were installed at the doorkeeper's cottage, replacing a rotted-out window (inset).

SUNDAY'S MEDIA

From Sunday, June 23 - Steve Schibsted preached, 'Moving Forward'. Church Past President Pat Leacher was our liturgist. Tina Harrington and Mark Winges provided our music.

New Audio System In Service

Our church has received a much-needed audio system upgrade. The new system provides high-quality audio throughout all of our worship programming, enhancing both music and the spoken word in our Sanctuary and on our livestream broadcast.

NEXTGEN

Summer Splash Sundays

Kids and students, get ready to splash into summer! Each Sunday in July, we've got the fun covered with an awesome theme. Add them to your calendars now so you don't miss out. For Pre-K, Elementary, MS + HS students during regular Sunday programming, 10-11am

July 7 | Serving Students Sunday (filling backpacks)

July 14 | Saddle Up Sunday

July 21 | Sundae Sunday

July 28 | Super Soaker Sunday

GRIEF SUPPORT

Our next meeting of the Grief Group is Saturday, July 6, at 10am in the Murdoch Room. The group is open to anyone who has lost loved ones and is looking for a caring and supportive space with others who have also felt this profound loss. Contact Alison Fletcher at (510) 813-5959

SERVICE

Refugee Task Force: Canadian wing

The Refugee Task Force (RTF) continues to work with all of our past families, keeping contact and helping as we can. One family, the Fazlis, find themselves in need of help. 

We are looking for a support organization (faith-based or not) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Toronto is the closest large city) to coordinate activities and to sponsor Fazli family members out of Afghanistan and into Canada. 

If you know someone in the Hamilton or Toronto area, please ask them if they want to help. Contact Scott Willis at (510) 409-2832

FELLOWSHIP

A Delightful Evening in the Courtyard

You're invited to an al fresco make your own pizza night under the lights in the Courtyard. We’ll gather on Friday, July 26, from 5:30-8:30pm for grilled pizzas, salad, wine and dessert. 

Sign up below or in the Courtyard after worship. 

Cost for dinner is $15 for adults ($20 at the door) and $5 for kids under 18 ($10 at the door). Bring family, friends and neighbors for a fun night of fellowship.

Game Night Returns

Back by popular demand, we're hosting another FREE adults Game Night on Friday, August 23 from 6:30-9pm in the Courtyard. Sangrias, chips, guacamole, salsa and dessert will be served. Enjoy Poker, Mexican Train, Rummikub, Scrabble and more. Bring your favorite game if you’d like. 

Click the registration link or sign up in the Courtyard after worship by August 23. Contact Kathy Hurd at (916) 343-1519

The Theater Group is gearing up for summer programs. We are a very casual group: someone makes plans for an event and others may decide to join - sometimes with dinner out ahead of the event.

If you’d like to be notified of upcoming shows (theater, musicals, ballet, etc), please go to our Church Center app and add your name, or you may contact Linda McClain at lindamcclain@me.com or Judy Wright at rbwright1@me.com. If you’re planning an outing and would enjoy having others join you, let us know and we’ll add it to the schedule:

Wednesday, July 10, 7pm

Berkeley Rep - Mother Road

Thursday, July 18, 8pm

Woodminster - Jersey Boys

(picnic before)

Thursday, August 15, 8 pm

Woodminster - Sister Act

(picnic before)

WEEKLY REMINDERS

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