October 15, 2025
- College Heights
- Oct 17
- 3 min read
Dear Beloved Community,
This upcoming Sunday, I’ll be preaching on Luke 18:1–8, where Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow who refuses to give up on justice. Together, we’ll explore what it means to worship a God who is moved , a God who feels with us, wrestles with us, and responds to our cries. Through this story, and the image of Jacob’s night of wrestling, we’ll discover how God’s compassion invites us to be moved too , to let our hearts burn with divine love and to say “no” to injustice in all its forms. Come ready to be inspired by the God who is not distant or unmoved, but deeply present, deeply affected, and deeply loving.
See you Sunday!
Peace and blessings!
-Jorge
P. S. October's Giving Sunday collection is for College Heights Church! It was intended for whichever of our capital projects came first, and it looks like that will be the retaining wall replacement. Hopefully we can get it done before the winter rains begin.
The Church Council recently 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, October 9, 7pm on Zoom. The new book choice is "Zero Limits" by Dr. Joe Vitale. It's about the Hawaiian system of affirmations called Ho-oponopono. Join us on the 9th and find out about it.
Church Work Day: Saturday, October 18, 1-5. Inside and outside jobs need doing, and it's always more fun together. Happy Hour to follow as we relax together and congratulate ourselves on all that we got done! Come on over after the No Kings protest and show off your sign!
Church Council: Sunday, October 19, after worship
Instant Choir: Sunday, October 26, 9am rehearsal. Sing for the service.
Church Pot Luck: Sunday, October 26, after worship
Thursday Discussion Group: Thursday, October 30, 7pm on Zoom. The new book choice is "Zero Limits" by Dr. Joe Vitale. It's about the Hawaiian system of affirmations called Ho-oponopono. Join us on the 9th and find out about it.
Worship & Arts: Sunday, November 2, after worship
Book Group: Sunday, Nov 2, 7pm on Zoom. Reading "Buddha, Socrates and Us" by Stephen Batchelor. Note the date -- a week later than usual.
Links and resources
We were all saddened to hear that Mercy Center in Burlingame will be closing at the end of October, after 44 years of serving as a spiritual resource center on the Peninsula. There are a few more retreats and workshops happening in October, as well as a Day of Remembrance on Nov 2. The list is here.
Quote of the week
“Your ‘yes’ to God requires your ‘no’ to all injustice, to all evil, to all lies, to all oppression and violation of the weak and the poor…” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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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