English Ministry News and Notes 2015-9-20
- Special Offering to Benefit Wild Fire Victims—Bishop Brown invited the whole Conference to respond compassionately and generously to the wild fires that have ravaged California. All giving will go to the Conference’s Disaster Response Fund immediately.
- Small Group Ministries (SGM) Kicks Off - Small groups are vital to the vitality and growth of our spiritual lives. They allow us to get to know others more deeply, and to strengthen our connection with God. Every member of CCUMC is urged to participate in at least one small group. In the new season, we will hold groups in Castro Valley, Union City, as well as a Men's and a Women's group in Oakland. Join in!
- YOUth Gathering - next Sunday, Sept. 27th.
- World Communion Picnic Sunday, Oct. 4th - We are heading to the great outdoors to celebrate World Communion. You are invited to sign up today. Bento lunches are $10 / person, no one turned away for lack of funds. In fact, you can donate extra so someone in need might be able to attend with ease. Joint worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Crolls Garden picnic site in Alameda (near Crab Cove.)
- Ensure KCVS Thrives! We will celebrate another year of vital, life-changing ministry in Kumi at the 6th Annual Benefit Dinner held on Friday, Oct. 16th. Please connect with Jane or Arlene for tickets! Let's make this year's dinner bigger and better than ever!
- Prayer Invite: For Aeri as she continues to minister and teach in Kampala.