TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024

Deadline for Messenger articles is 12 noon Monday.

Items received after Monday will be considered for the next edition.

Surpassing the Goal

The Deacons would like to express our deepest gratitude to the many who generously contributed to the Backpacks for Success project for CityTeam and PIPH (Hispanic Presbyterian Church).


With your massive support, we were able to surpass the original target of 45 backpacks and assemble 92 backpacks.


And, a big thank you to the children of NextGen for helping to assemble the backpacks.

Roll! New Paint Makes Debut

The exterior painting project is well underway, a moment in church history preserved in our new video series, Piedmont Church Stories by Michael Barber.

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Click here to watch all Piedmont Church Stories

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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Sign Up By Wednesday

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. Deadline for signing up is Wednesday, July 10. 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.

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SUNDAY'S MEDIA

From Sunday, July 7 - It was Communion Sunday. Stephen Main preached, ‘Blessed are the Meek.’ Steve Schibsted and Don Ashburn led us in worship. Music performed by Stephen Main, Darren Fletcher and Kate Benson.

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Church App Training is July 28

Are you having trouble logging in or accessing the new Piedmont Church online directory? You are invited to a 1-hour training session with Operations Coordinator Mariana Navarrete on Sunday, July 28 in the Sanctuary after worship. 


This hands-on session will guide you through the app’s basics with video demos and practical exercises. For a smoother experience, please bring your email address and password.


NEXTGEN

NextGen children and students, let's head over to Piedmont Park for lunch and some fun right after worship Sunday, July 14, 11am-1pm. Be sure to RSVP to Leslie at Leslie@PiedmontChurch.org by Saturday, July 13 so we can be sure to order enough food.

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 14 | Saddle Up Sunday

July 21 |  Sundae Sunday

July 28 | Super Soaker Sunday

Let's light up the night and play glow-in-the-dark style. Bring a friend or two along for some fun. We’ll meet in the church parking lot Wednesday, July 31, 8pm.

Fizzy Foamy Float Fun

For the third year, Piedmont Church opened the Courtyard to everyone on the Fourth of July offering complimentary root beer floats following Piedmont's parade. An estimated 250 floats were served in celebration of the holiday. File photo 

GRIEF SUPPORT

Our next meeting of the Grief Group is Saturday, July 20 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

PARISH REGISTER

A memorial service for church member Marilynn Hodgson will be held in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, July 31 at 10am. A reception will follow.


A memorial service for church member Rita Liston (life partner of Bob Livsey) will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, July 20 at 2pm. A reception will follow in Guild Hall.

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

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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:


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

'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

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!

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


Church Center App


The Church Center App is the fastest way to get information about your church, check-in your family for events, give donations, browse and join groups, register for events and get involved throughout the week. Go to your mobile App store and download 'Church Center' App.


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Accepting Venmo


For your convenience, we now accept Venmo mobile for making donations using your phone.


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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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