Join the fun of our Spring Work Day May 4 from 9am to 12noon. Lunch will be provided. We'll start in Guild Hall at 9am for coffee and donuts, then work on gardening, painting, cleaning windows, dusting and generally sprucing up our beautiful facility. Click on the link below to register. Contact Jay Foreman Jay@PiedmontChurch.org | |
Life Groups Discuss Psalm 23 | |
Life Groups are small groups that gather weekly on Thursday evenings from April 18 through May 16. The topic for discussion during this session will be The 23rd Psalm.
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.
You can sign up using the link below, or after Sunday worship. Contact Don Ashburn at Don@PiedmontChurch.org
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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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Church Center App Training April 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, April 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.
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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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Americana Sunday is May 12 | |
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Start doing your toe-tapping exercises. Americana music is taking over worship in the Sanctuary Sunday, May 12, 10am - featuring our expert choir soloists backed up by a crackerjack string band. If you like the sounds of Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Skaggs and Johnny Cash, you are in for a treat.
Country attire optional. Be there or be square!
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Hear our Chancel Choir one final time before they take their summer break. Choir Sunday is June 2, 10am. More details to come in future versions of Messenger. | |
Last Friday, we had a packed house at the celebration event for the Mexico Missions Trip during which 12 homes were built for families in need. Students and family members met in the Sanctuary for student testimonials and a highlight video. Then, we moved to the Courtyard for tacos and conversations. Watch the highlight video with photos by Megan Palsa. | |
Church Parking Lot Repaving | |
The church staff parking lot will be closed Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30, for repaving. Please use street parking on those days. | |
From Sunday, April 21 - Steve Schibsted preaches on Psalm 23. Don Ashburn and Julie McDonald lead us in worship. We officially welcome our Mexico house builders home with brief comments by student and adult volunteers. Music by Stephen Main, Darren Fletcher and our Chancel Choir. | |
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What is Prayer Anyway?
Unplug, unwind and explore the power of prayer
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This 3-day retreat in Monterey, held Wednesday through Friday, is designed specifically for high schoolers (ages 14-18) seeking to deepen their connection with faith and explore the role of prayer in their lives.
Unleash the Power Within:
- Deep Discussions & Real Talk: Dive into thought-provoking sessions about prayer, faith, and navigating the challenges of high school.
- Small Group Support: Build a strong community and connect with peers through open and honest small group discussions.
- Epic Adventures: Take a break from the daily grind with exciting outings to the beach and a captivating aquarium visit (admission included!).
- Chill Vibes & Cozy Stays: Relax and unwind in a comfortable VRBO house, fostering a sense of community.
- Fueling the Fun: Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals or pizza nights (included!) to keep you energized for the retreat.
- Carpool Crew: Travel conveniently by carpool, leaving at noon on Wednesday and returning at 4:00 pm on Friday.
Cost: $350 (includes $50 admission to the Aquarium and all meals)
Ready to ask the big questions and explore your faith in a supportive and fun environment? Register today!
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Kids Summer Camp with Scuba | |
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Get ready for an incredible week of adventure at Piedmont Community Church's Kids Summer Camp with Scuba! It's a whole week of non-stop fun designed just for kids.
Summer camp is an unforgettable week filled with phenomenal teaching, fantastic worship and biblical truth presented in a very unique way, for kids ages 4 through 5th grade. This will be an awesome week for kids to build relationships with friends and leaders, and go deeper into their relationship with Christ. Camp will be held June 3-7 from 8:30am to noon and aftercare will be available for an additional fee from 12-3pm.
We’ll end the week with a fabulous Luau, water slide and other tropical fun.
Cost: $189/per child
- Aftercare from 12-3pm is available at an additional cost of $75. Kids staying for aftercare should bring their own lunch.
Registration deadline is June 1. Contact Kerry Persichitte at Kerry@PiedmontChurch.org
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A memorial service for church member Shelagh Udovch will be held in the Sanctuary on Friday, April 26, 11am. | |
A memorial service for Evelyn Edens, mother of Alison Fletcher and grandmother of Darren Fletcher, is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at 2pm. | |
Bob Wright Meditation Garden | |
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Artwork by Suzie Skugstad
We continue to accept donations in memory of Bob Wright to install a meditation garden on church grounds. Donations can be made to the Bob Wright Memorial fund.
Make checks payable to ‘PCC’ with Bob Wright in the memo and send attn: Toni Fischer. Donations are also accepted online by clicking the button below.
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The Grief Group meets biweekly from 10 - 11:30am on Saturday in the Murdoch Room. Our next two meetings are April 27 and May 11. 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
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Don Ashburn leads a weekly online Bible Study on Monday mornings from 10-11am. We will be studying the Old Testament book of Ruth through May 20.
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. Contact Don at Don@PiedmontChurch.Org
The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83767472723
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Help Overcome Food Insecurity | |
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Nearly 12% of Bay Area residents are food insecure. Join your Piedmont Church friends at the Alameda County Community Food Bank on Wednesday, May 29 at 8:30am to bag food for distribution to ACCFB recipients.
Contact Jeff McClain at jeff.mcclain@mac.com He will forward you a link to sign up on the ACCFB website. Carpooling can also be arranged.
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Back by popular demand, we're hosting another FREE adults Game Night on Friday, April 26 from 6:30-9pm in Guild Hall. Light snacks, drinks and dessert will be available.
Enjoy poker, Mexican Train, Rummikub, Scrabble and more. Bring your favorite game if you’d like.
Register below or contact Kathy Hurd at (916) 343-1519
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We are a very casual Shared Interest Group: someone makes plans for an event and others may decide to join - sometimes with dinner out ahead of the event.
Sunday, April 28
Fun Home - a YMTC musical, 2pm
Malonga Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St, Oakland
Friday, May 24
Smuin Ballet, Dance Series II - Lesher Center, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, May 29
Galileo, Berkeley Rep - Berkeley
Friday, May 31
Doubt, Altarena Playhouse - Alameda
Please send your ideas for other events to Linda McClain at lindamcclain@me.com and Judy Wright at rbwright1@mac.com. And let us know if you’d like to be added to our Theater Group notifications.
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Pickleball Sundays, 1-3pm | Join in on the craze that's sweeping the nation: pickleball! 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! | |
'Breathe' Wednesdays, 1:30pm | |
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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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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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Download The 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. If you haven't already done so, be sure to add your contact information to the Church Center App's directory. It's the only way to get into the directory.
Go to your mobile App store and download 'Church Center' App.
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The church office is now open Monday through Thursday, 11am - 1pm. | |
For your convenience, we now accept Venmo mobile for making donations using your phone. We are @PiedmontChurch | |
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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. Articles submitted after deadline will be considered for the following week.
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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