Let There Be Peace on Earth

Posted on May 12, 2013 by barrpres1

Thanks to our 20 voice combined choir for the lovely rendition of “Let There Be Peace on Earth” in worship on Sunday!

Sermons for March 2013

Posted on April 27, 2013 by barrpres1

You see, for Paul, the proper perspective is God’s act of redemption through Christ for all of creation first, and then as we begin to take notice of God’s action and as we begin to realize the enormity of the gift that we have been given, our repentance follows.

Click on the following links to read Rev. Patrick Notley’s sermons for March:

March 3 - The Religion of the Market, Isaiah 55:1-9
March 10 - Dare We Hope That All Are Saved, II Corinthians 5:11-21
March 24, Palm Sunday - A Distorted Version of Peace, Luke 19:28-46
March 31, Easter Sunday - Why Look for the Living Among the Dead, Luke 23:50 – 24:12

Save the Date: Spring Concert!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by barrpres1

Photo Credit: Andrew Christhilf

On Sunday, June 9 at 3:00 P.M. our music program will present its spring concert entitled “Musik von Handel”. This concert will feature favorite music written by composer George Frederic Handel, for choir, instrumentalists, and vocal soloists, including choral selections from the Judas Maccabeus Oratorio. Come enjoy the music of one of the finest composers in history!

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Easter Worship 3-31-13

Posted on March 28, 2013 by barrpres1

We invite you to join us for fellowship on Sunday! Click here to see the order for Easter worship: this Sunday’s bulletin

Our Services for Holy Week

Posted on March 11, 2013 by barrpres1

Maundy Thursday, March 27, 7:00 p.m.
Meditative worship service of Tenebrae, music and scripture readings

Good Friday, March 28, 12:00 Noon
Community worship service of reflection, meditative music, and scripture

Easter Sunday, March 31
9:30 a.m. Breakfast and egg hunt
11:00 a.m. Worship service of celebration of the resurrection with prayer, praise, and music

Sermons for February 2013

Posted on March 10, 2013 by barrpres1

But that which is impossible for us is not only possible for God, it is already accomplished.

Click on the following links to read Rev. Patrick Notley’s sermons for February:

February 3 - A Still More Excellent Way, I Corinthians 12:31 – 13:13
February 10 - Missing the Point, Luke 9:23-43
February 13 - Ingenious Contrivances for Avoiding God Altogether — Ash Wednesday, Isaiah 58:1-12, II Corinthians 5:20 – 6:10
February 17 - The Impossible Possibility, Romans 10:5-13
February 24 - What we Already Are What we are Called to Be, Philippians 3:1-4:1

Men Who Cook 2013 – Photo Gallery

Posted on March 10, 2013 by barrpres1

Here are pictures from our Men Who Cook fundraiser for Tap-In and East Bay Coalition for the Homeless! Click on a photo to enlarge it. Who was that masked merrymaker?