April 16, 2026
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Dear Beloved Community,
What a joy it was this past Sunday to have Jim Garrison, David Hooper, and Stephen Hulse lead us in worship for Holy Humor Sunday. Their offering brought laughter, delight, and a spirit of holy joy into our sanctuary, and it was a beautiful reminder that joy is not separate from our faith, but part of how God meets us and sustains us. In times that can feel overwhelming or uncertain, joy can arrive as a sacred interruption, lifting our spirits, reconnecting us to one another. I hope this week each of you has experienced, or will experience, joy interrupting your life in a way that brings comfort, surprise, and hope.
This upcoming Sunday, we are glad to welcome Rev. Victor H. Floyd (UCC, MCC) of Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, as our guest preacher. Rev. Floyd will preach a sermon titled “We Are All Here,” based on Acts 16:16–34. Reflecting on this powerful passage, he writes: when the earthquake opens every door and every chain falls loose, Paul and Silas do not run. That inexplicable refusal — we are all here — is what converts a jailer, and what might yet convert us. We look forward to the word he will bring and to sharing worship together.
Peace and blessings!
-Jorge
P. S. April's Giving Sunday collection is for the UCC fund called One Great Hour of Sharing. OGHS supports partners worldwide with ministries in health, education, agricultural development, emergency relief, refugee ministries and both international and domestic disaster response.
On the first Sunday of the month (the "Giving Sunday"), the whole plate goes to the designated nonprofit. Any other time during the month you can contribute by way of a check with the name of the nonprofit in the memo line.
Recent sermons
Check out our YouTube page to see recent sermons. Go to our archive of slides to see bulletins and slides used during recent services.
Recordings of our Taize services are also on the YouTube page.
Upcoming services and events
Thursday Discussion Group: Thursday, April 16, 7pm on Zoom. Dream exploration. Finish reading "The Wisdom of Your Dreams" by Jeremy Taylor.
Church Council: Sunday, April 19, after worship.
Church Work Day: Saturday, April 25, 9-3. Mark your calendars and come help as you can. Indoor and outdoor cleanup and repair tasks. Always more fun together!
Church Pot Luck: Sunday, April 26, after worship. Our monthly meal together.
Book Group: Sunday, May 3, 7pm on Zoom. It's time for some fiction, so we're reading "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi. All are welcome; this book has wide appeal.
Instant Choir: Sunday, May 10, 9am. Rehearse at 9, sing for the service.
Worship & Arts: Sunday, May 10, after worship. All are welcome to come help us plan worship.
Taize Service: Friday, May 15, 7:30pm. Our regular monthly service of chant and prayer. (Note the date, one week later than usual.)
Links and resources
Quote of the week
“How do we forge waves of wounded healers rather than wounded hurters?” -Dr. Cornel West
Weekly events
• Meditation group: Wednesdays at 7:30 am.
In person at the church building
• Sunday worship: 10 am
In person at the church building
• Church Office Hours: Thursdays 2:30pm-5:30pm, in person at the church building.
To schedule an appointment please call or text 510-754-6796 or email xicanominister@gmail.com.
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