SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 WORSHIP

 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 […]

AUGUST 30, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

AUGUST 23, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

AUGUST 16, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

AUGUST 2, 2020 WORSHIP

 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. […]

CITYTEAM UPDATE – Teddy Feldmann

 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

AUGUST 2, 2020 WORSHIP

 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 · […]

JULY 26, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

A CALL TO SERVE – SCHWEITZER TRIBUTE

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.

JULY 19, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JULY 12, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JULY 5, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JUNE 28, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY INVITE

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

JUNE 21, 2020 WORSHIP

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, […]

JUNE 14, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

MCNABB ON PIEDMONT SAINTS

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

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.

MAY 31, 2020 WORSHIP

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  

MAY 24, 2020 WORSHIP

  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.

MAY 17, 2020 WORSHIP

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

MAY 10, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

DOTTIE HUTCH ON HOPE

  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 […]

MCNABB, JAMES HUBBELL CONNECTION

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

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  

LOCKDOWN VIDEO

Dr. William McNabb narrates a popular poem in a way you’ve not seen or heard.

APRIL 19, 2020 WORSHIP

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

APRIL 12, 2020 WORSHIP

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.  

BILL MCNABB ON CALVARY

Dr. William McNabb tells the story of a train ride that stops at a place called Calvary – where death and despair turn to hope.

HOLY WEEK MEDITATION

Dr. Don Ashburn delivers a Holy Week meditation from the Chapel of Piedmont Community Church.

APRIL 5, 2020 WORSHIP

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

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

BILL MCNABB ON SCIENCE

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 WORSHIP

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

TERRY HERSHEY, PAUSE

Our good friend Terry Hershey talks about the importance of spiritual immunity. TERRY HERSHEY, PAUSE from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.

‘O’Carolan’s Welcome’

WELCOME DIVERSION – Enjoy church member Rick Eigenbrode and Dr. Stephen Main as they perform ‘O’Carolan’s Welcome’ on Celtic harps.

MARCH 22, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

MARCH 15, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

MARCH 8, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

MARCH 1, 2020 WORSHIP

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

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 WORSHIP

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

FEBRUARY 16, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

FEBRUARY 2, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JANUARY 26, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JANUARY 19, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JANUARY 12, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

JANUARY 5, 2020 WORSHIP

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 […]

DECEMBER 29, 2019

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 […]

Christmas Eve, 2019

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

DECEMBER 22, 2019 WORSHIP

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

The Sounding Joy Christmas concert from Piedmont Community Church December 7, 8, 2019 Dr. Stephen Main, Orchestra, Chancel Choir

DECEMBER 15, 2019 WORSHIP

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 […]

DECEMBER 8, 2019 WORSHIP

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

DECEMBER 1, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio The One Thing You Cannot Share Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Video The One Thing You Cannot Share Dr. William McNabb, preaching  Interlude ‘Twas In The Moon of Wintertime –arr. C. Moklebust Piedmont Church handbell choir, Dr. Stephen Main, director Offertory Fum, Fum, Fum – arr. Gregory Pysh Piedmont Church […]

NOVEMBER 24, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio Sermon Video THREE MOVEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE Part 3 – From Illusion to Prayer Dr. William McNabb, preaching NOVEMBER 24, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio THREE MOVEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE Part 3 – From Illusion to Prayer Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem – Audio Through […]

NOVEMBER 17, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio Sermon Audio Why Did They Believe Him? Rev. Scott Kail, preaching Sermon Video Why Did They Believe Him? Rev. Scott Kail, preaching NOVEMBER 17, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Shut De Do’ – R. Stonehill (20th century) Chancel Choir Section Leaders Organ Improvisation Dr. Stephen Main

NOVEMBER 10, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio Sermon Video THREE MOVEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE Part 2; From Hostility to Hospitality Dr. William McNabb, preaching NOVEMBER 10, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio THREE MOVEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE Part 2; From Hostility to Hospitality Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem Whom Shall I Send Andrew […]

NOVEMBER 3, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio  Sermon Video THREE MOVEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE Part 1: From Loneliness to Solitude Dr. William McNabb, preaching SERMON VIDEO from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio THREE MOVEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE Part 1: From Loneliness to Solitude Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem Prayer Tina Harrington, alto – Mark Winges, […]

OCTOBER 27, 2019 WORSHIP

Two Minutes at Imani Dr. William McNabb, preaching Dr. McNabb’s final sermon at Imani Community Church before his 2020 retirement. Film by Michael Barber AT PIEDMONT CHURCH Sermon Audio Too Christian or To Christian Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching   Anthem En Prier Amy McKenzie, soprano, James Warren, piano   AT IMANI CHURCH Sermon Audio Dr. […]

OCTOBER 20, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio Sermon Video Starting Over Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching OCTOBER 20, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio Starting Over Dr. Don Ashburn, preaching Interlude Video Song of the Morning – Lee Burswold (1941 – 2017) Lucy Nemeth, violin Handbell Ensemble, Dr. Stephen Main, director SONG OF THE MORNING from […]

OCTOBER 13, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio Stewardship Message Weston Settlemier WESTON SETTLEMIER ON STEWARDSHIP from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.   Sermon Video In the Fullness of Time Part 5: Grow Up! Dr. William McNabb, preaching OCTOBER 13, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo.   Sermon Audio In the Fullness of Time Part 5: Grow Up! Dr. William […]

OCTOBER 6, 2019 WORSHIP

Full Worship Audio  Sermon Video In the Fullness of Time Part 4: Worthy of Our Calling Dr. William McNabb, preaching OCTOBER 6, 2019 SERMON from Piedmont Community Church on Vimeo. Sermon Audio In the Fullness of Time Part 4: Worthy of Our Calling Dr. William McNabb, preaching Anthem Video More Like Jesus I Would […]

IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME – SERIES

  Sermon Video In the Fullness of Time Part 1 – The Best Laid Plans Are Not Ours Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Audio In the Fullness of Time Part 1 – The Best Laid Plans Are Not Ours Dr. William McNabb, preaching Sermon Video IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME Part 2: Wanted, Not Dead […]

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 WORSHIP

  THE GIFT OF MALAWI  – a film by Michael Barber Donate to the Missions of Malawi by clicking here. Kothbiro Scott Foreman, Andrew Green, and Stephen Prestwood, vocals Dorothy Nemeth, Scott Fitzgerrell, and Kymry Esainko, instruments Dr. Stephen Main, bass, director Dear children, the rain is coming; bring in the cattle; blessed is our […]

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 WORSHIP

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.