News for Jun 7, 2022

This Sunday

Join us on Zoom this Sunday at 10 am. Rev. Polly's sermon title is “Three Little Stories” and her text Luke 10:29-37 (the parable of the Good Samaritan). Join us on Zoom.

Recent sermons

Check out our YouTube page to see recent sermons. Go to our archive of slides to see bulletins and slides used during services.

Upcoming events • Taizé service: Fri, Jun 10 (7:30 pm)

Join us in person for meditative chant and prayer.

• Next in-person Sunday: Sun, Jun 19 (10 am)

• Book group: Sun, Jun 26 (7 pm)

Reading “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett

• Lynne Shafsky memorial: Sat, Aug 6, (1:30 pm)

Join us in person to celebrate Lynne's life.

• Women's retreat: Sep 2–5

Join us in Pacific Grove. Contact Polly to RVSP.

Discussion group: The Didache

Starting June 22, the Wednesday Discussion Group will be working through The Didache, a very early training manual for Christian communities. Check out an online translation or buy Polly's favorite printed translation and commentary. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion.

Samaritan House backpack drive

Every year, Samaritan House provides more than 2,500 low-income children and teens in San Mateo County with new backpacks and school supplies. Together, with your support, they're able to send kids back to school, ready for a year of learning and success. To support the drive, visit their webpage and purchase any of the new backpacks (which comes filled with all school supply essentials).Click here to support the drive.

Quote of the week

“To listen is to lean in, softly, with a willingness to be changed by what we hear.”

—Mark Nepo

Weekly events

• Women's group: Mondays at 1 pm

Usually on Zoom; third Mondays at church

• Meditation group: Wednesdays at 7:30 am

In person at the church building

• Sunday worship: 10 am

In person or on Zoom — see the newsletter or this site for updates

Image: Detail from the Good Samaritan window in Chartres Cathedral