ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force April 2021 ArticleThe Hard Work of Being Anti-Racist Introduction “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in … Continue reading LABC Update – Monday, April 19, 2021 (Easter Season)
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Complete Archives: April 2021
LABC Sunday Worship – April 18, 2021 (Third Sunday of Easter)
Midweek MessageOpening – Jim Prelude – Stan Welcome – Marie J. Lord’s Prayer – Marie J. Opening Hymn – “To God Be the Glory” Passing of the Peace (Breakout Rooms) Children’s Time – Carolyn Anthem – “Lord of the Empty Tomb” … Continue reading LABC Sunday Worship – April 18, 2021 (Third Sunday of Easter)
Continue reading →Opportunities to Engage in Public Witness
Public WitnessDear Lakeshore, In response to our Healing Justice conversations, the ongoing work of rethinking public safety in Oakland, and creating communities that care for one another, I encourage you to attend Refund, Restore & Reimagine, an opportunity to hear from … Continue reading Opportunities to Engage in Public Witness
Continue reading →Update, Saturday, April 17 (Easter Season)
Midweek MessageFamily, One of the themes in Zoom Church tomorrow will be Earth Sunday/Creation Care. This video is a beautiful way to prepare. Jim H. Today on LABC Zoom 10:00 am A Time For Prayer with Pastor Carolyn 1:00 pm Forever … Continue reading Update, Saturday, April 17 (Easter Season)
Continue reading →Update, Thursday, April 15 (Easter Season)
Midweek MessageFamily, It was thirty-two years ago this week (April 1989) that I rose early on a Thursday morning, whispered a good-bye to a sleeping Karen, Aaron and Kristen (they would meet me in a few days), drove through the empty … Continue reading Update, Thursday, April 15 (Easter Season)
Continue reading →Be Like Thomas
Recorded SermonsLet us recapture the wonder and guiding of good doubt.
Beyond the Rooster’s Call
Recorded Sermons“And there was evening, and there was morning. Cock-a-doodle-doo. Guilt for breakfast again.” Jen Wilken (describing Peter who denied Jesus three times)
Update, April 14, 2021 (Easter Season)
Midweek MessageFrom Moina Shaiq, resident of Alameda County and much respected Muslim leader – (Ramadan 2021 began on the evening of April 12 and ends on the evening of May 12) Ramadan Mubarak. I want to send warmest wishes to all … Continue reading Update, April 14, 2021 (Easter Season)
Continue reading →Update, April 13, 2021
Midweek MessageFamily, I stopped by the cafe where Dorothy Paul works yesterday morning for a breakfast panini. (It was excellent!) After taking my order she said “Pastor Jim. Please pray for Bangladesh. The COVID-19 virus is out of control. All flights … Continue reading Update, April 13, 2021
Continue reading →Update, April 12, 2021
Midweek MessageFamily, In recent weeks the attention of the nation has been riveted on the Minneapolis, MN courtroom where officer Derek Chauvin is being tried for the murder of George Floyd. In the linked essay friend and colleague Wendell Griffin puts … Continue reading Update, April 12, 2021
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