June 24, 2026
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Dear Beloved Community,
This Sunday, Rev. Polly will be kicking off our summer series, “Our Spiritual Journeys.” I am really looking forward to this series because it gives us an opportunity to listen deeply to one another’s stories, to remember where we have come from, to reflect on where we are now, and to learn more about the many paths that have shaped our faith and lives.
There is something sacred about sharing our stories. It requires trust, vulnerability, and courage. And when we listen well, stories have the power to soften our hearts, deepen our understanding, and help us see one another more fully. They can challenge our assumptions, confront our prejudices and misconceptions, and invite us into greater compassion, humility, and love.
I am grateful to Rev. Polly for helping lead us into this meaningful series, and I am also grateful for everyone who has signed up to share a part of their spiritual journey with us. What a gift it is to be part of a community where we can bring our whole selves, listen with care, and continue learning from one another.
I hope you will join us this Sunday as we begin this beautiful journey together.
Peace and blessings,
-jorge
P. S. June's Giving Sunday collection is for the UCC's fund called Strengthen the Church. It helps local conferences and the national setting, as well as new churches, youth ministries and innovation in existing congregations.
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
Church Council: Sunday, June 28, after worship.
Church Pot Luck: Sunday, June 28 , after worship. Our monthly meal together.
Book Group: Sunday, June 28, 7pm on Zoom. We are reading Pope Leo's recent encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas: On safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence." You can find the text online. Everyone is invited to join the discussion.
Thursday Discussion Group: Thursday, July 2, 7pm on Zoom. Dream exploration. We're continuing with the new book -- "The Spirituality of Dreaming" by Kelly Bulkeley. His thesis is that dreaming is/can be a spiritual practice.
Taize Service: Friday, July 10, 7:30pm. Our regular monthly service of chant and prayer.
Worship & Arts: Sunday, Aug 9, after worship. All are welcome to come help us plan worship.
Women's Retreat: Aug 28-30, Pacific Grove. All CHC women are invited. Info and RSVP's to Polly.
Links and resources
The latest newsletter from Abundant Grace can be read here. Scroll down their homepage about half-way to find it.
Quote of the week
“The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are.”
– Rumi
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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