January 02, 2026
- College Heights
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Dear Beloved Community,
Happy New Year!
I truly hope you had a wonderful New Year, and I’m grateful beyond words for this community, your love, your prayers, and your commitment to one another. Thank you for being a church that chooses connection, compassion, and justice. I’m honored to begin this new year with you.
This Sunday we’ll reflect on John’s Christmas proclamation: “The Word became flesh and lived among us.” We’ll explore our original blessing, the divine image in every person, and ask how God’s life wants to enter the world through us. Communion will be celebrated.
See you Sunday!
Peace and blessings!
-Jorge
P. S. January's Giving Sunday collection is for Abundant Grace Coastside Worker, helping the less fortunate on the coast. Their director and visionary, Eric DeBode, has been our guest preacher many times. Thanks for always being so generous with your gifts.
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
Worship & Arts: Sunday, January 4, after worship. All are welcome to come help us plan worship for the new year.
Thursday Discussion Group: Thursday, January 8, 7pm on Zoom. The new book choice is "Guided" by Laura Lynne Jackson. We've read "The Light Between Us" and "Signs" both by Laura Lynne; this is her latest book. Read parts I and II for Jan 8.
Taize Service: Friday, Jan 9, 7:30pm. Also on Zoom.
Church Council: Sunday, January 18, after worship
Church Pot Luck: Sunday, January 25, after worship. Our monthly meal together.
Book Group: Sunday, Jan 25, 7pm on Zoom. Reading "Buddha, Socrates and Us" by Stephen Batchelor. Read Parts III and IV for the 25th.
Links and resources
Quote of the week
"Our role in life is to bring the light of our own souls to the dim places around us."
-Joan Chittister
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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