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Deadline for Messenger articles is 12 noon Monday.
Items received after Monday will be considered for the next edition.
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Homecoming Sunday, September 8 | |
As vacations wind down, school begins and autumn breezes begin to blow, our church is gearing up for the launch of a new program year. On Sunday, September 8, enjoy worship with the return of our Chancel Choir followed by a BBQ in the Courtyard. | Life Groups Begin September 19 | |
Life Groups are small groups that gather weekly on Thursday evenings from September 19 through October 24.
The topic for discussion during this session will be the The Sermon on the Mount.
We start with a simple dinner at 6:15pm in Guild Hall. Then, we get together in groups meeting in various rooms at the church at 7pm for sharing, support and study. Any adult is invited to be part of a group, whether you’ve attended in the past or not. The suggested donation for dinner is $5, which can be paid by cash, card or phone.
You can sign up using the link below, or after Sunday worship. Contact Don Ashburn at Don@PiedmontChurch.org
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Back by popular demand, we're hosting another FREE adults Game Night this 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
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Piedmont Church Stories
Short films by Michael Barber
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MOVE UP DAY
Filmed Sun., June 2
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WORK DAY
Filmed Sat., June 8
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EXTERIOR PAINTING
Filmed Tues., July 2
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PIZZA NIGHT
Filmed Fri., July 26
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Don't Miss A Beat!
Our church calendar is updated almost daily to include all meetings, worship times and special events.
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From Sunday, August 18 - Steve Schibsted preached. Geoff Colton led us in worship. Music by Stephen Main, Glen Hall, Kate Benson, Nick Bergen and Jo Giessler. | |
From Sunday, August 11 - Don Ashburn preached. Rev. Nancy Walters led us in worship. Music by Stephen Main, Glen Hall, Jo Giessler and Kate Benson. | |
It’s time to celebrate the 2nd year of the NextGen program! Kids and students will enjoy their regular programming from 10-11am then, from 11am-1pm, we’ll have a BBQ lunch to reconnect and celebrate the new year. Register today. | |
A Day Away for Men
Free to Love, Curse, Lose and Find God | |
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Put on your big boy pants and walking shoes, bring a Bible and a notebook. And together, as men, we will explore scripture stories and our own experiences in order to help us be more honest and free in our relationship with God, with one another, with others in our lives and with ourselves.
The place is Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, at 1225 1st Avenue, Oakland. The Retreat will be led by Rev. Jeff Kunkel, a retired pastor, writer, artist and Affiliate Professor at Berkeley School of Theology.
Retreat is Saturday, October 19, 10am - 3pm. Cost is $50, with refreshments and lunch included.
Registration deadline is September 30. Contact Don Ashburn at Don@PiedmontChurch.org
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Invitation from 'Women Together' | |
If you are a woman seeking connection with other women in our faith community, please consider joining Women Together. Our mission is to deepen our relationship with God and one another through events, summer Bible studies and other special gatherings.
Contact Shelley Clopton shelley@piedmontchurch.org to join via our Church Center app where you will receive notifications about upcoming events.
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On Monday, September 9, 10am, Don Ashburn will be starting a study on the Book of James.
To participate fully, no previous experience in Bible study is expected or required. Just come with an open heart and mind and see where the Spirit leads you.
The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83211177073
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Movie Night is September 28 | |
You’re invited to Movie Night Under the Stars.
On Saturday, September 28, we’ll gather at 6pm for dinner in the Courtyard and watch 'Cheaper By The Dozen 2' afterwards.
Bring the kids or grandkids. It’s going to be a fun night watching a movie we can all enjoy.
Sign up below or in the Courtyard after worship beginning August 18 through September 22. Cost for dinner is $15 for adults ($20 at the door) and $5 for kids under 18 ($10 at the door).
Bring outdoor folding chairs or a blanket to sit on the Courtyard grass areas for picnic-style dinner and movie watching OR sit in chairs at tables alongside the courtyard.
A 25’ inflatable movie screen will be above the Courtyard in front of the left Sanctuary wall.
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Curtains up! Experience the magic of live theater together. 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:
Saturday, August 24, 8pm
Altarena Playhouse - Night Alive
(with our own Geoff Colton)
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On Friday, August 30, members of the Mission Board will be in the church kitchen cooking chili and cornbread for a dinner for more than 150 men experiencing homelessness. The meal will be served at CityTeam's Hope Cafe on Saturday August 31.
We could use a few more volunteers. If you are available to help prepare food that day, please contact Suzanne Latham at suzlatham3@gmail.com
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We are looking for bakers to help provide cookies for dessert at the CityTeam dinner on August 31. If you are willing to bake at least two dozen homemade cookies, we would love to hear from you. These can either be brought to church on Sunday, August 25 to be stored in our freezer, or they can be brought to the kitchen on Friday afternoon, August 30 when many of us will be doing prep work in the kitchen.
Contact Suzanne Latham suzlatham3@gmail.com
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Children Rising Seeks Volunteers | |
Children Rising needs some last-minute help with their literacy materials August 8-29. There are numerous dates available.
If you'd like to help check, clean, organize, and re-set literacy materials used in the Succeeding by Reading program, please sign up using the link or button below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AEAB28A1F9C52-sbrsummer#/
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'Breathe' Wednesdays, 1:30pm
Join with others who seek the refreshment of meditation and the opportunity to enhance their spiritual growth through the concept of sangha or sitting in silence within a group.
Sit tall, take a breath and find your path. Contact Sara Hirsch at sara1.hirsch1@gmail.com
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Pickleball
Sundays, 1-3pm
We play on Sundays from 1-3pm in the indoor gym, second floor of the Christian Education Building. All are welcome. Equipment is provided and no experience is required. Contact Lucille Yee at lucilleyee@gmail.com
See you on the court!
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Seniors Gather
Seniors Seeking Conversation and Coffee meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in Guild Parlor, 9:30-11am.
All seniors, aged 65-110 years, are welcome. Contact Ann Chandler at
(510) 444-0280
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Your 2023-24 Annual Report
The church year goes by quickly, and many events and accomplishments can become a blur.
Enter the Annual Report.
Your copy is available for download or online reading now.
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Our Deadlines
The Messenger
Piedmont Church’s online newsletter, The Messenger, is the primary source of communication. The Messenger is published digitally and distributed via email weekly.
Deadline for articles to
appear in The Messenger is
12 noon each Monday
Michael Barber edits copy and designs the layout of each Messenger with careful consideration of article placement. Placement is determined based on relevance to the congregation and the wider community.
Sunday Bulletin
Sunday bulletin and worship announcements are decided by Michael based on Tuesday discussions with Staff and lay leadership.
Print deadline for Sunday Bulletin is Tuesday, 12pm
Church Calendar
All information regarding the church calendar, including event dates, setup times and meetings, should be sent to Jay Foreman at Jay@PiedmontChurch.org
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