Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Asian Health Services Annual Gala Dinner

Over the years, CCUMC has participated in Asian Health Services projects, such as health kits and fundraisers.  In the past, CCUMC set aside money for AHS as imagea way to address the welfare and needs of the community.  This year, some folks from CCUMC attended the annual AHS banquet at the Marriott, where Ignatius Bau and Carl Chan were recognized for their contributions to AHS, the Chinatown community, and advocacy for immigrants.

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  The 2010 gala benefit was conducted by David Louie of ABC7 News, and the crowd was entertained by Broadway star Jose Llana.  Finally, a silent auction and raffle capped off the evening for the several hundred in attendance.  CCUMC looks forward to continuing to work with AHS in the future.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

YCVM project featured on UMTV

It’s truly amazing what God has done through CCUMC and YCVM.  Earlier this year, a video team came to the YCVM benefit dinner, and created a story for United Methodist TV.  On September 16th, it made the front page of www.umc.org!

http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=8657793

Praise God for those on the ground in Kumi, Uganda, and Oakland, CA for responding to those in need.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Angel Island Pilgrimage

Some CCUMC folks are going to attend this Angel Island event organized by the Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.  Let Pastor Emily know if you would like to go.

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Pilgrimage to Angel Island
From the Whispers of the Past to the Cries of Today
Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Join us on the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Angel Island Immigration Station to

remember the experience of immigrants detained on Angel Island,

honor the congregations that advocated on their behalf, and

discern faithful responses to the immigrant struggle in America today.

Program:

11 am Program & Ceremony of Remembrance at the Immigration Station

12 noon Bring your own picnic lunch and seating

1 pm History talk, guided walk of detention center and exhibits.

SPONSORS : Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, Chinese Christian Union, Chinatown Community Development Corporation, Donaldina Cameron House, Franciscan Friars-Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation, Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (CLUE-CA), Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, Grace Urban Ministries, Holy Family Chinese Mission, St. Mary’s Schools and Center, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco Interfaith Coalition on Immigration.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

3-day Class: An Overview of Bible and Theology for Lay People

Saturdays, October 2, 16, & 30, 2010
Dr. James Chuck, a retired pastor (and frequent guest-preacher at CCUMC), is offering a 3-Saturday class to anyone interested.  Please let Pastor Emily know no later than September 15th if you would like to attend 1, 2, or all 3 sessions.  All sessions will be held from 9:30am-1pm (lunch included) at Berkeley Chinese Community Church, 2117 Acton Street, Berkeley.
image An Overview of Bible and Theology for Lay People provides a place where lay people from our various churches so that they can interact, learn and encourage one another.  Our focus on Bible and Theology will give us a common focus for our conversation.  Ideally, we would like people to come for all three sessions; but if they can only come for one or two, that too will be good. We anticipate a rich time of fellowship, sharing, and learning.
James Chuck, facilitator and presenter

Wesley House Grand Opening Celebration and Open House 9/26 noon-4pm

Two of CCUMC’s leaders, Derek Lang and Vince Wong, have served on the Wesley Foundation (UC Berkeley) board for several years, during which they were instrumental in realizing the Conference’s plan to establish student housing aimed at forming a spiritual community close to the campus.  After countless hours of work, The Wesley House & Campus Center is open this semester!

Everyone is invited to a Grand Opening Celebration and Open House!

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:00 p.m.

2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, California

www.WesleyHouseBerkeley.org             (510) 549-1244

Wesley’s mission is to create a spiritual community with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors

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Update on the Ofumbi family

As some of you may remember, CCUMC sponsored the education of David Ofumbi, a pastor from Uganda.  David is a friend of Aeri, through the Reformed Theological Seminary in Kampala.  Through CCUMC’s financial support, David earned his Master of Divinity degree at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley.  After the completion of his studies, he returned to Uganda.

Soon afterwards, David received financial support from other groups, and his family now resides in Pasadena, where David is studying towards a PhD at Fuller Theological Seminary.  His wife Anne is studying towards a Masters in sociology at USC.  They send their greetings to the entire CCUMC family!

Last year, the Ofumbi’s welcomed the birth of their second child, Taleesa.  She is getting big already!

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Their first child, Tehilah, is now playing the role of big sister.  She is about to turn 3.

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Sunday, September 5, 2010

CCUMC logo t-shirts available

Back by popular demand is the 120th Anniversary t-shirt design, available in black.  Men’s, women’s and children’s t-shirts in several sizes are available.  See Ulander to purchase them.

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Sunday School back in session soon

Next Sunday, Sept. 12th, we will launch a new season of Sunday School for all of us - children, youth AND adults. For the children and youth, we will be experimenting with new models of learning together. This will take place upstairs in the annex beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. For adults, there will be two distinct opportunities:

Holy Reading @ 10:00 a.m. During this 35 minute session in the upstairs
chapel, participants will be invited to “listen” to the weekly scripture utilizing a
simple rhythm of reading, listening and sharing.

What IS “The Heart of Christianity”? @ 9:30 a.m. Many of us have trouble
talking about our faith – what it is, how it works, and what it means. Sometimes,
we rely on earlier teaching that no longer resonates with us yet have no
idea what the alternatives might be. In the book, “The Heart of Christianity,”
Marcus Borg tackles “the basics” of faith in challenging and fresh ways. This
9-class series will be engage Borg’s book and be taught by Pastor Emily beginning Oct. 24th. [Between Sept. 12th and Oct. 24th, there will be a regular lectionary study for adults that will meet in the annex “blue room” beginning at 9:30 a.m.]

As we begin this new season of Sunday School, please prayerfully consider the invitation to keep learning and growing through the ministry of Sunday School.

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A’s game – September 25th

CHURCH COMMUNITY DAY

Saturday, September 25 A's vs. Rangers @ 1:05 p.m.

Hi A's fans (or Texas Ranger fans)!

The Oakland Athletics are having a Church Community Day on September 25th.  Those interested in attending the A’s game on Sept. 25th should respond to Jason Ma - jm12273@yahoo.com or (510) 821-2722.

Oakland Athletics Logo

(from http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com)

The A's Annual Church Community Day is back! Discounted group tickets are available to all congregations, families and friends. Also, following the game, fans are invited to enjoy a postgame event featuring Donnie Moore with Radical Reality and A's player testimonials.

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=10556895&c_id=oak

In addition, 10,000 fans in attendance will receive an Oakland A's Baseball Card Set presented by Topps.

Women’s Retreat in November: Holy Wholeness

To build strong spiritual relationships among women at CCUMC
and beyond, and be an inviting space for new friendships and connections.
To learn about, cultivate and nourish a "holy wholeness" within our
bodies, minds and spirit.
To introduce a Chinese Traditional Medicine perspective to "holy
wholeness" with special attention to food and nutrition.

Holy Wholeness:
Feeding the Body, Mind,& Spirit
CCUMC Retreat for Women
November 6, 7, 8 ~ 2010
2pm Saturday through lunch on Monday
Featuring Cynthia Eaton,
Certified Qigong Instructor
Mountain Retreat
936 Cypress Point Drive
Blue Lake Springs, Arnold, CA 95223
$75 for Sat/Sun
$90 for Sat/Sun/Mon
Includes lodging, meals, and program

Contact Leela Ma for more details.

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Friday, September 3, 2010

Thanks for a Joyous StreetFest



Dear CCUMC Community -

First, a magnificent thank you for a wonderful, joy-filled Street Fest Open House held today!
Our choir brought their usual amazing energy and music to both the Pacific Renaissance stage as well as our in-house concert! We especially thank the leadereship of Yvonne as well as our special guests, Alice and Hyde.
Our community stepped up in every possible way to fling open our doors and invite a huge crowd in to share in new songs as well as our simple community meal. Thank you to each and everyone who pitched in in so many different ways - from greeting, to set-up, to grilling, to cleaning bathrooms, to serving lunch, to hosting children's activities and so much more. We worked hard to live out a sense of "open doors and open hearts"!
Special thanks to the planning committee: Derek, Leo, Yvonne, Helena, Ulander, Steve, Richard, Donna, Ben.
If you would like to share any feedback - about what worked well and what you might change to make this event work even better, please send an email to me.
Dear CCUMC Community -

Thanks for a Joyous StreetFest
First, a magnificent thank you for a wonderful, joy-filled Street Fest Open House held today!
Our choir brought their usual amazing energy and music to both the Pacific Renaissance stage as well as our in-house concert! We especially thank the leadereship of Yvonne as well as our special guests, Alice and Hyde.
Our community stepped up in every possible way to fling open our doors and invite a huge crowd in to share in new songs as well as our simple community meal. Thank you to each and everyone who pitched in in so many different ways - from greeting, to set-up, to grilling, to cleaning bathrooms, to serving lunch, to hosting children's activities and so much more. We worked hard to live out a sense of "open doors and open hearts"!
Special thanks to the planning committee: Derek, Leo, Yvonne, Helena, Ulander, Steve, Richard, Donna, Ben.
If you would like to share any feedback - about what worked well and what you might change to make this event work even better, please send an email to me.