Upcoming
Events
at
Piedmont
Community Church
Music by Bach and Handel
On Sunday, August 3, 2008, Christa Pfeiffer, Ed Betts, Priscilla Essert, Steve Main, and a professional Chamber Ensemble will offer music by Bach and Handel at the 10am worship service. Selections will include movements from Bach’s 2nd Orchestral Suite, “Domine Deus” from the B minor Mass, as well as the Handel Chandos duet “O worship the Lord.” This is gorgeous, uplifting music that will deeply enrich your worship experience. Don’t miss it!Sunday
August 3
10 am worship service
The Piedmont Forum: Saving Paradise
Rita Brock will discuss her new book, Saving Paradise, which offers a fascinating new lens on the history of Christianity. It addresses issues of ecology, imperialism, peace and “holy” war. And it promotes the idea that salvation is primarily about “paradise in this world and in this life,” not in heaven. As theologians Rita Brock and Rebecca Parker travelled the Mediterranean world in search of art depicting the crucified Christ, they discovered something interesting: It took Jesus a millennium to die! In other words, during the first thousand years of Christianity, sanctuaries were filled with images of Christ as a living presence in a vibrant world not as a crucified Messiah. He is portrayed as shepherd, teacher, healer; a resurrected savior, an enthroned god; an infant, a youth, a bearded elder – but never dead. So what happened? Why the change? And does it make any difference to us today?
Sunday
August 17
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Everyone is welcome. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, you can contact the Rev. Don Ashburn at 547-5700 or don@piedmontchurch.org.
Fall Kickoff Community Picnic
Save the date and look forward to fun games for all ages, live music, and a delicious lunch with friends and neighbors.Sunday
September 7
11 am
PCC Annual Ministry Faire
Stay after worship to learn more about the ministries of PCC and meet others with similar interests.
Sunday
September 14
8:30 am & 11 am
Everyone is welcome
DO YOU HAVE A PCC EVENT TO SUMBIT? Please e-mail your details, including time, location, audience, and sign up instructions
or call the church office at 510-547-5700
- Sundays, 7 - 8:30 pm: The Rock Youth Group for High School Students (does not meet during summer)
- Mondays, 4:30 - 6 pm: Spiritual Formation Group meets in the Founders Room; all adults are welcome
- Third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 - 10:30 am: Widows' Friendship Circle meets in the Guild Parlor
- Tuesdays, during the PHS lunch hour: Pizza Lunch for high schoolers in the Youth Room (bring $3 for pizza & drink) (does not meet during summer)
- Tuesdays, Junior Choir for 2nd - 6th graders meets in the Choir Room / **this choir is currently not meeting** Please contact Steve Main at 547-5700 if your child is interested in singing.
- Tuesdays, 7 pm: Handbell Ensemble meets in the Clara Barton Room (does not meet during summer)
- Wednesdays, 6:15 pm: Youth Choir for 7th - 12th graders meets in the Choir Room (does not meet during summer)
- Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm: LiveWire Youth Group for Middle School Students (does not meet during summer)
- Wednesdays, 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir meets in the Choir Room (audition required) (does not meet during summer)
- Thursdays,
9:45-11:30 am: Women's Bible Study in the Guild Parlor. Come join the fellowship & study. No previous Bible experience necessary.
- Saturdays, 7:30 am: Men's Bible Study Group meets in the Founders Room; all men are welcome
- Fourth Saturday of the month: Volunteers prepare food in the morning to serve in the evening at the Berkeley men's shelter; all are welcome -- please contact Barbara Crawford for more details