English Ministry News and Notes 2017-1-15

• We Welcome Ken Schoon as Preacher Today! Ken is the Site Coordinator at the Waller Center, a United Methodist urban retreat and community center in San Francisco. He is a certified candidate, deacon track, pursuing ordained ministry in our Annual Conference.
• English Ministry Retreat, Part 2—Turn our “What If’s” into concrete realityies! Gather to be inspired and challenged by Rev. Sam Yoon and to get connected to the powerful “Why?” behind all that we do. We will gather at Twin Towers UMC in Alameda, Saturday, January 21st, 9am—2pm. Your presence is vital!
• Let's Celebrate You! Next Sunday, Jan. 22nd, we will mark Laity Sunday, recognize the many ways each serves and leads, and affirm our call to transform the world. In addition to the sharing by our lay leader, Becky, you are each invited to come ready to share about how you sense God is calling us forward as a community and what stirs your spirit the most.
• Our First Working Worship is Around the Corner - If you haven't already, please pitch in and bring needed items to complete 160 care packages for unhoused neighbors on Sunday, Jan. 29th. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary!
• Looking Ahead - Let's bring in the (lunar) new year together on Sunday, Feb. 5th. Parallel worship will begin at 9:30 a.m followed by a fellowship potluck meal. You are invited to bring your favorite new year main dish or side delicacy. The church will gladly provide dessert!
• At Home in Exile, a Spiritual Memoir - We're so excited to welcome Dr. Russell Jeung to CCUMC on Sunday, Jan. 22nd at 2:00 p.m. He will share from his newest book and talk with us about community and solidarity with the poor, ethnic identity and Jesus, family, vocation, and social justice Asian American culture.