Full Worship Video THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP – Rev. Scott Kail takes to the chancel to deliver a message on faith and courage, church member John Chiang offers his testimonial on stewardship, tenor Michael Orlinsky and Dr. Stephen Main bring us music and Dr. Don Ashburn leads our liturgy. Come And See What God is Doing […]
Full Worship Video THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP – We are visited by Susan Butenhoff, our stewardship co-chair, as she delivers her message of faith and support. Soprano Tina Harrington and Dr. Stephen Main provide a terrific piece of music and Rev. Dottie Hutch leads our liturgy. Dr. Don Ashburn brings the story of Moses to […]
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Full Worship Video THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP – We welcome NEW Transitional Minister Dr. Steve Schibsted as he makes a brief appearance ahead of his January 1 start date at Piedmont Church. Church member Zookie Todd helps launch our 2021 Pledge Campaign, Forward in Faith, with a very personal message. Dr. Don Ashburn preaches, Andrew […]
Full Worship Video Piedmont Community Church bids farewell to Senior Minister Dr. William McNabb after 19 years of service. Worship includes personal messages from colleagues, church staff and church members. Americana music and a final message from Dr. McNabb – along with a very special send-off to close the program. Filmed by Michael Barber
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Full Worship Video THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP – Dr. William McNabb delivers his last sermon as Senior Minister (don’t miss September 27 tribute video to Bill), our choir and bell choir return for a spectacular performance and Rev. Scott Kail and Dr. Don Ashburn lead us our service. Sermon Audio OUR ULTIMATE GOAL Dr. William […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Dr. William McNabb has been sending short, shareable video messages to the congregation and the wider community. Most are inspirational and some, historic. In this his last feature video, Bill shares a fun story about stagecoaches. And, we have to admit, he saved the best for last. Filmed by […]
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Full Worship Video THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP – We hear from one of our mission partners, Children Rising, special music from The Stars Aligned Trio and Christa Pfeiffer, High School Students Brian and Adri lead our service, and Dr. William McNabb preaches his second-to-last sermon at Piedmont Church. PS: The sermon is not to be […]
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Full Worship Video Stewardship Co-Chair Dani Montague begins our time together with a “thank you,” and Piedmont High student Gavin Horne delivers our liturgy. Dr. Stephen Main accompanies tenor Andrew Green as he prepares our hearts to receive Dr. William McNabb’s sermon (just 3 remain before his retirement). Dr. Don Ashburn shares communion near […]
Full Worship Video THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP, we return to the Sanctuary for sermon and prayer. Church member Zookie Todd leads our service, Dr. Stephen Main shares his (double) take on a traditional Irish hymn, and Dr. William McNabb shares a children’s story. Sermon Audio The Quality Of Mercy Dr. William McNabb, preaching Piedmont […]
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THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP, church member Zookie Todd leads our service, soprano Christa Pfeiffer lifts our spirits in song and Dr. William McNabb shares important rules for stagecoach passengers. Sermon Audio Dr. William McNabb, preaching Piedmont Community Church · AUGUST 23, 2020 SERMON Anthem Audio En prière Dr. Stephen Main, piano, Christa Pfeiffer, soprano Piedmont […]
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Full Worship Video You may have seen the painting THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM by Edward Hicks. But did you know it was inspired by scripture and painted repeatedly by Hicks 61 times? Dr. William McNabb tells the story. Anthem Video We Await The Peaceful Kingdom Composed by Dr. Stephen Main, Tina Harrington, soprano WE AWAIT THE […]
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THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP, we meet Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. Dr. William McNabb shares a story of the ultimate test of faith, church member Sara Smith Hirsch provides our liturgy and Dr. Stephen Main accompanies baritone Michael Orlinsky in ‘Be Not Afraid.’ Sign up for the Sunday, August 16 conversation. […]
Teddy Feldmann of CityTeam Oakland gives a brief history, personal testimony and an update on how the mission is dealing with the pandemic. Video by Michael Barber
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COMMUNION SUNDAY – Dr. Don Ashburn leads us in sermon and sacrament, Teddy Feldmann gives a report on CityTeam’s efforts during a pandemic, Mitch Polzak reminds us to let our light shine and Dr. William McNabb delivers liturgy and prayers with Leslie Quantz. Sermon Audio Sanctuary Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Piedmont Community Church · […]
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JESUS LOVES ME – It’s not just for kids. Dr. William McNabb not only preaches the song, but sings it as well, guitar in hand. Suzanne Latham opens worship and our friend Mitch Polzak returns to lead a hymn favorite. Sermon Audio The Greatest Song In The World Dr. William McNabb, preaching Piedmont Community Church […]
Albert Schweitzer is known throughout the world as a great humanitarian. Dr. William McNabb has surrounded himself with Schweitzer’s belief that true happiness is connected to service. Short film by Michael Barber.
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Full Worship Video WHAT A SERVICE we have for you this week! Dr. Stephen Main fills an empty Sanctuary with a blast of improvisational sound, Suzanne Latham returns to lead worship, Mitch Polzak leads us in a hymn and Dr. William McNabb wraps up his sermon series on the Book of James. Sermon Audio Piedmont […]
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WORSHIP VIDEO, SUNDAY, JULY 12 WATCH THIS WEEK as Dr. William McNabb returns with his sermon series on the Book of James, Geoff Colton leads worship, Christa Pfeiffer and Dr. Stephen Main perform a piece by Händel and Dr. Don Ashburn reminds us that we can stay connected – even at a distance. SERMON VIDEO […]
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Full Worship Video WATCH THIS WEEK as Geoff Colton leads our worship, Dr. Don Ashburn preaches on ‘A House Divided’ and Ann Lin describes her journey with the Piedmont Church ‘Mask Brigade.’ We saved Ann’s story for last, so be sure to watch til the end. Join us for the launch of LivingRoom Conversations […]
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JUNE 28, 2020 WORSHIP from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Piedmont Community Church · JUNE 28, 2020 SERMON Anthem Otro Mar Based on a melody by Cesareo Gabarain, arr. by S. T. Main Dr. Stephen Main, piano, Tina Harrington, alto Piedmont Community Church · OTRO MAR Piedmont Community Church is an engaged, inclusive, interdenominational faith […]
Piedmont Church member Eric Behrens has been leading a Saturday morning Men’s Bible Study for 20 years. He invites you to join the small group online this Saturday at 7:30 AM, PST, from wherever you are: ZOOM LINK HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88377675692
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June 21, 2020 Worship WATCH THIS WEEK as church member Suzanne Latham leads worship, Dr. William McNabb preaches on race, our virtual choir returns, Dr. Stephen Main and Michael Orlinsky provide special music, and church member Eric Behrens delivers a call to action. To join the Men’s Bible Study each Saturday at 7:30 AM PST, […]
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JUNE 14, 2020 WORSHIP from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Dr. William McNabb begins a sermon series on the book of James. Piedmont Community Church · JUNE 14, 2020 SERMON Piedmont Community Church is an engaged, inclusive, interdenominational faith community. We are located in the town of Piedmont near Oakland. But we are not just […]
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Senior Minister Dr. William McNabb chats about two Piedmont saints that made Piedmont Community Church what it is today. Video by Michael Barber BILL MCNABB ON PIEDMONT SAINTS from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.
JUNE 7, 2020 WORSHIP SERVICE from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Piedmont Community Church is an engaged, inclusive, interdenominational faith community. We are located in the town of Piedmont near Oakland. But we are not just for Piedmont! Our community extends to the broader East Bay and San Francisco.
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Worship Video This week, we enjoy services in the courtyard, listen to harp music from Dr. Stephen Main and celebrate our 2020 graduates. Sermon Audio Eight Things to Do Before I Die Dr. William McNabb, preaching
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WORSHIP VIDEO, SUNDAY, MAY 24 WELCOME TO WORSHIP! Dr. Don Ashburn preaches and the choir returns for one minute of glory! Piedmont Church continues to serve during the crisis. Please consider supporting the church with your online financial gifts.
Dr. William McNabb preaches and we have special music from Stephen Main, Tina Harrington and bass player Pat Klobas. Anthem God Is All There Is Tina Harrington, alto – Pat Klobas, bass – Dr. Stephen Main, piano Sermon Audio Perplexed But Not In Despair Dr. William McNabb, preaching
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MAY 10, 2020 WORSHIP from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. The voices of the Piedmont Community Church Chancel Choir make a triumphant return today in a soul-lifting choral response. Add this to a video tribute to our church moms, a sermon by Dr. William McNabb, inspiring prayers and music and an organ improvisation that will […]
HOPE By Rev. Dottie Hutch And the social distancing continues…. How are you feeling today? Maybe disoriented, worried, angry, lonely…or, like me, a combination of all of the above? As the country went into sheltering in place two weeks after Ash Wednesday, I kept busy adapting to hand sanitizer and masks. Then, before I […]
MAY 3, 2020 WORSHIP from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.
DR. BILL MCNABB – HUBBELL STORY from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. BEAUTY AS AN ANTIDOTE – The Sanctuary at Piedmont Church is not only a place to feed the soul, but a space to appreciate the creativity of James Hubbell, internationally-known artist and designer from Southern California. Dr. William McNabb tells us how the stained […]
APRIL 26, 2020 WORSHIP from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio Rev. Scott Kail, preaching Anthem Cuando el pobre – J. A. Olivar Christa Pfeifer, soprano, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main
Dr. William McNabb narrates a popular poem in a way you’ve not seen or heard.
Sermon Audio I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plans Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem They Cast Their Nets in Galilee – Dr. Stephen Main Christa Pfeiffer, soprano, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main
Full Worship Video Sermon Audio Something Happened Here Dr. William McNabb, preaching Prelude Ian Cochran, trumpet, Dr. Stephen Main, organ Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main A Joyful Eastertide This Joyful Eastertide from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.
Dr. William McNabb tells the story of a train ride that stops at a place called Calvary – where death and despair turn to hope.
Dr. Don Ashburn delivers a Holy Week meditation from the Chapel of Piedmont Community Church.
Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio Jesus, The Lord of the Lonely Inside Dr. William McNabb, preaching Special Music Jesus, The Lord of the Lonely Inside – Michael Terry Blanchard Michael Orlinsky, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main
RINGING-IN-PLACE – Our Piedmont Church Handbell Ensemble used technology (and many hours by Dr. Stephen Main) to create this incredible video for you. Watch ‘This is My Father’s World,’ each member playing at a great distance, at different times, sent with love. Video by Dr. Stephen Main
Dr. William McNabb celebrates science, the meaning behind the artful stained glass windows in the Children’s Chapel and Piedmont Church’s reaction to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
MARCH 29, 2020 SERVICE from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio Surviving the Storms of Life Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem Andrew Green, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main
Our good friend Terry Hershey talks about the importance of spiritual immunity. TERRY HERSHEY, PAUSE from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.
WELCOME DIVERSION – Enjoy church member Rick Eigenbrode and Dr. Stephen Main as they perform ‘O’Carolan’s Welcome’ on Celtic harps.
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SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2020 from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Anthem Be Not Afraid Tina Harrington, soprano, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Piedmont Community Church is an engaged, inclusive, interdenominational faith community. We are located in the town of Piedmont near Oakland. But we are not just for […]
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Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Piedmont Church is grateful for online offerings. Your financial gift supports the many missions and ministries of the church. Thank you! Dr. McNabb’s Opening Statement Sermon Audio Fear Not Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem He Is Our Peace – James Ward (20th century) Michael Orlinsky, tenor, Dr. Stephen […]
Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio On Being Appropriately Religious Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Video On Being Appropriately Religious Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem I will Sing of Thy Great Mercies – Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847) Andrew Green, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Offering The Road Home – Stephen Paulus Christa […]
Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Sermon Video A Little Letter From Jail Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Audio A Little Letter From Jail Dr. William McNabb, preaching Offertory Be Thou My Vision – Bob Chilcott Chancel Choir, Dr. Stephen Main, director Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main
Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio Play the Ball Where the Monkey Dropped It Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem How Can I Keep From Singing – Shaker Melody Darren Fletcher, baritone, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Offertory Precious Lord Chancel Choir, Dr. Stephen Main, director Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main
Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Sermon Video The View from On High Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Sermon Audio The View from On High Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Anthem Bound for the Promised Land Tina Harrington, soprano, Dr. Stephen Main, violin Prelude O’Carolan’s Welcome – Turlough O’Carolan (17th century) Rick Eigenbrode, Dr. Stephen Main, harps […]
Full Worship Audio Full Worship Video Children Deliver Valentines Sermon Audio THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOR OUR TIME PART 5: Tending to God’s Creation Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Video THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOR OUR TIME PART 5: Tending to God’s Creation Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem He’s Got the Whole World in His […]
Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Interview with Rev. Mecious Nkhoma Sermon Video The Good Samaritan of Our Time Part 4: Honoring the Poor Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Audio The Good Samaritan of Our Time Part 4: Honoring the Poor Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem Poor Wayfaring Stranger – arr. Dr. Stephen Main Becca […]
Full Worship Video Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio Cross the Divide Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Sermon Video Cross the Divide Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Baptism of Jaxon Farman Video Anthem Then Shall the Righteous – Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847) Andrew Green, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Offertory Hail, Gladdening Light – Charles Wood […]
Full Worship Audio Sermon Video The Good Samaritan for Our Time Part 3; Seeking Justice and Reconciliation Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Audio The Good Samaritan for Our Time Part 3; Seeking Justice and Reconciliation Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem Chanson Epique – Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937) Michael Orlinsky, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, piano […]
Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio The Good Samaritan of Our Time Part 2: Caring for the Sick Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Video The Good Samaritan of Our Time Part 2: Caring for the Sick Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem There is a Balm in Gilead – arr. Mark Hayes Christa Pfeiffer, soprano, Dr. Stephen Main, piano […]
Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio The Good Samaritan of Our Time Part 1 – Becoming a Good Samaritan Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Video The Good Samaritan of Our Time Part 1 – Becoming a Good Samaritan Dr. William McNabb, preaching JANUARY 5, 2020 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Anthem Lord, You Love […]
Full Worship Audio Sermon Video Do All the Skittles Taste the Same? Rev. Scott Kail, preaching DECEMBER 29, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio Do All the Skittles Taste the Same? Rev. Scott Kail, preaching Dedication of Reagan Bilbo Guerriero DECEMBER 29, 2019 DEDICATION from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Anthem […]
Short Candlelight Video Full Worship Audio Christmas Eve Sermon Video Dr. William McNabb, preaching Christmas Eve Sermon Audio Dr. William McNabb, preaching O HOLY NIGHT VIDEO Michael Orlinsky, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, harp, Darren Fletcher, organ O HOLY NIGHT AUDIO Michael Orlinsky, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, harp, Darren Fletcher, organ
Full Worship Audio Sermon Video You’re What? Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching DECEMBER 22, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio You’re What? Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Anthem GEISTLICHES WIEGENLIED – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Tina Harrington, alto, Dan Reiter, violoncelo, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Offertory In the Bleak Mid-Winter – Dr. Stephen Main […]
The Sounding Joy Christmas concert from Piedmont Community Church December 7, 8, 2019 Dr. Stephen Main, Orchestra, Chancel Choir
2019 Christmas Pageant 2019 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio (9 am) The Melody of the Future Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Sermon Video (9 am) The Melody of the Future Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Full Service Audio (10:30 am) Offertory Harp Solo Dr. Stephen Main Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main […]
Full Worship Audio Fun Moment During Worship Ugly Sweater, No Contest Sermon Audio Preparing for Christmas Dr. Willam McNabb, preaching Sermon Video Preparing for Christmas Dr. Willam McNabb, preaching Offertory Once in Royal David’s City Andrew Green, tenor, Dr. Stephen Main, piano Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main