*Small Group Ministries Starting a New Season - Small Groups will begin next week (Jan. 8th and 9th). If you would like to learn more about Small Groups and their impact on our spiritual lives, please connect with any facilitator: Brenda, Becky, Burt, Charlie, Jane, or Steve. Every member if CCUMC in strongly encouraged to participate in a Small Group!
*LMUMC Food Pantry Work Day - Our monthly work day is on Saturrday, Jan. 12th, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you have never served in this ministry, this is a great way to start off the new year! To learn more, connect with Jane.
*Church Appreciation Luncheon - We are SO thankful for the presence of each person at CCUMC. We'd like to gather and celebrate together on Sunday, Jan. 27th. We will be having a special luncheon at Peony Restaurant nearby. RSVP with Becky before Jan. 13th for the special rate of $10 (adults and youth), $8 (for children 6-12).
*Mission Exchange with Rev. Martin Odi - CCUMC will wilcome Rev. Odi to the Bay Area on Jan. 30th. During his 5 days here, he will preach, meet with the Missions Ministry Team (MMT), speak at a special Mission Exchange event, and meet with the congregation. Please make every effort to connect during this time to learn more about Youth and Child Visionary Ministry. For questions, please connect with members of the MMT.
*Please note - Pastor Emily will be out of the office through Jan. 12th. For pastoral care and concerns, please connect with Meina Ko (510.452.1020 or meinako12@gmail.com)
*Prayer Need: Our children and youth Sunday School program is very much in need of coordination and leadership. This important ministry program is a key way we walk with the children and youth of the church. It can also be a vital outreach to our Homework Club students. We need to build it up. We need to strengthen it. Please pray for God's leading and provision. A special training for any and all wanting to support this ministry will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please consider being a part of the day.*
*The Most Loving Place in Town - Are we the most loving place in town? Come together to explore, reflect, and practice what loving community can be during the upcoming series of Adult Sunday School. We will be reading "The Most Loving Place in Town" by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges. It promises to be a fun and insightful read! Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. sharp!