Thursday, May 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Elders & Others Lunch
A new, informal group called “Elders and Others” is being organized. The first lunch will be at the home of Bob and Gail Schulz, on Thursday, May 15, at noon. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided by Bob and Gail. If you are interested in being involved, please call Gail at 510-594-6885 to reserve a spot. Because of space limitations, this first meeting is limited to the first 25 who respond.
Registration Deadline for All Church Retreat:
Sunday, May 18
Annual All-Church Community Retreat: Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25
This is memorial Day weekend and this retreat is for everyone -- singles, families, couples, youth, groups of friends, YOU! Our community gathers at Camp Arroyo in the heart of the Livermore wine country. Situated on 138 gorgeous acres, the camp's buildings are made from recycled and reused materials, a shining example of green construction. The on-site organic garden provides fresh produce for meals. Lodging is in cabins with bathrooms and a sunroom. Register here -- now.
Sunday, May 18, 12:30 p.m.
Capital Campaign Celebration!
Join us for cake and coffee following each service on the 18th as we toast our success together. Note: During the services on Sunday, May 18th, we will also celebrate our achievement and recognize those volunteers who made this possible.
Sunday, May 18, 12:45 p.m.
Hamilton Hall Design Meeting
The Hamilton Hall Renovation (HHR) Committee invites you to help them refine the design for Hamilton Hall at a special meeting at 12:45 p.m. We’ve raised enough money to complete all the seismic work and the roof and masonry repair. And we have money left over for some of the amenities in our design. HHR welcomes your ideas and your input on which amenities are most important. This meeting is your best opportunity to offer your thoughts.
Tuesday, May 27, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Mythic Movies: Pleasantville
Everyone is welcome to join us for the last Mythic Movie discussion for the church year. Cost: for one session is $3 for contributors; $5 for non-contributors. Led by our own Richard Stromer, who has a doctorate in mythological studies and
world sacred traditions as viewed from the perspective of depth
psychology
Announcements and On-going Events
New Men's Group Forming: A new fellowship group has been formed and will meet on Thursday evenings. Contact Jeff Asher at jeff@asher.net.
GOTcom: Mentor kids and families in PC and Online literacy. Many students graduate from our high schools with absolutely no computer experience or online skills though digital literacy is a vital educational, work, social and political skill. You can make a big difference in very little time. Contact Ben Thompson at oaklandben@sbcglobal.net