November 11, 2026
Dear Beloved Community,
This Sunday, we look forward to welcoming Carlos Altamirano, a Methodist student studying at Pacific School of Religion, as our guest preacher at College Heights! Drawing from Ephesians 3:14–20, Carlos will reflect on the question, “Does God still talk today?”
His message will invite us to consider how grace brings us together, not because we are all the same, but because God’s love is greater than our differences.
As we explore what it means to be the eyes, hands, and feet of Jesus, we’ll consider how God might be speaking through our relationships, our community, and our acts of love.
Join us as we welcome Carlos and listen together for what God may be saying among us!
Peace and blessings,
-jorge
P. S. November's Giving Sunday collection is for Samaritan House a local organization working to fight poverty in San Mateo County. Samaritan House provides food, medical care, shelter, and other essential support to neighbors experiencing hardship.
The Church Council clarified what monies in the collection plate go to our Giving Sunday recipient each month. 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, November 12, 7pm on Zoom. Continuing dream exploration. We are also starting a new book -- "The Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus" by the Dalai Lama; we are continuing the discussion of chapter 3 for next week's gathering. All are welcome to the discussions.
Taize Service: Friday, November 13, 7:30pm. Our regular monthly service of chant and prayer. Elizabeth Ingber will be joining us with her flute.
Instant Choir: Sunday, Nov 15, rehearsal at 9am. Sing for the service. All are invited. Schedule for the whole season available here.
2027 Pledges Due: Sunday, November 15. If you haven't had a chance to mail in your pledge, you can always just bring it with you to church!
Council Meeting: Sunday, November 15, after worship. All are welcome. Sabrina will be zooming in, so we need to start promptly at 11:30.
Monthly Potluck: Sunday November 29, after worship
Christmas Party: Friday, December 4, 6:00pm. Join us for our annual Christmas Party. Potluck dinner. It's a chance to put on your holiday party clothes!
Congregational Meeting: Sunday, Dec 6, immediately after worship. This is the annual meeting to approve the budget for next year. If you won't be there, be sure to send in your absentee ballot.
Worship & Arts: Sunday, December 6, after worship. All are invited to come help plan Advent.
Book Group: Sunday, December 6, 7pm on Zoom. Our next book is "Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness" by Sy Montgomery. This book was published ten years ago, so it may already be on your bookshelf. All are invited to join the discussion.
Links and resources
"My Governor Is Black" Joyous song of Black pride and celebration from Georgia, in the days after the midterms. By Anthony Antoine.
Quote of the week
“All flourishing is mutual.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer, botanist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass.
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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