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September 23-30, 2018
Volume, 338
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Recap for Tony's Farewell Fiesta
By Sue Day
By coincidence - Pastor Tony's farewell luncheon and party fell on Mexico's Independence Day (September 16), so we had a Mexican Fiesta theme with Mariachi music playing in the background. About 70 people attended. Freshly made gourmet tacos were available on the deck with four 12-foot tables laden with pot luck dishes in the Social Hall. A special Mexican cake,
Tres Leche
(three milk cake) was decorated with "We love you, We will miss you, Your ACC Family".
Concha and Javier decorated the Social Hall in green, white and red, the national colors of Mexico.
Our gifts to Tony and Darrell included: royal blue t-shirts with ACC's stained glass love dove logo, a photo album that will contain photographs of attendees, two wool hats knitted by Ruth Robinson and Linda Young with plaques initiating Tony and Darrell into the Order of the Worthy Tam, and finally an original oil painting entitled "Sonoma Coast" by local artist Iris Sabre. Tony and Darrell often drove to the ocean for rest and rejuvenation.
After lunch 20 singers from
the
Oakland Gay Men's Chorus**, with whom Tony often sang, performed "It's a Wonderful World".
Assisting Sue Day, Coordinator, were the following: Nina Harmon, Sara and Randy Laferte, Ruth Robinson, Dudley Thompson, Concha Delgado, Bill Day, Helen Winters, Elena Caruthers, Jaima Roberts, Barry Cammer, Alan Gardiner, Ron Yourd, Natalie Morrison, and Beatrice Gonzalez (our facilities caretaker's wife) who made Uruguayan cookies with caramel and vanilla icing with coconut flakes.
** This talented group will be giving a Christmas Concert at ACC on December 9 at 4 PM! Save the Date!!
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Spectrum: Blue Theology with Rev. Deboray Streeter
September 23 @ 11:30 am
You are invited to join us in the Fireside Room for a Spectrum presentation by Deborah Streeter on Blue Theology. The program starts just after you've had a chance to get a cup of coffee after worship today.
Rev. Deborah Streeter is authorized by the United Church of Christ to be "Minister for Blue Theology," preaching and teaching about ocean spirituality and ocean stewardship.
She is a member of two churches; La Selva Community United Church of Christ, and the Christian Church of Pacific Grove, where she co-founded their Blue Theology program, which provides learning/serving/retreat opportunities for youth and adults on ocean stewardship and spirituality. She writes a weekly "Blue Theology Tide-ings" blog on Facebook and at:
Deborah has served as a local church pastor, campus minister (UC Berkeley), hospital chaplain (Stanford Hospital), associate conference minister for the UCC and editor of their monthly regional newspaper. She has taught at Pacific School of Religion and in Santa Clara University's Environmental Studies program.
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By Barry Cammer
First of all, traveling mercies for Tony and Darrell - and their cat. Tony and Darrell made the decision to leave, but I'm sad to see them go. Even though this is a good move for them, I have to imagine that they feel a little fear and anxiety for the unknown. My prayer for them is that these next few weeks and months feel more like an adventure with its attendant excitement; like going downhill on a roller coaster. We scream bloody murder and they scream for joy at the bottom, before we do it all again. It is inappropriate to contact Tony and Darrell from this point forward, but holding them in prayer is not only okay, but a good thing.
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Interim Search Process
Update for the Congregation
Tony spoke in his last sermon about doing things together. Over the next months, we will be "Being Church" in our continuation of worship that feeds and inspires us, running the day to day operation of the church, reaching out with mission work, and planning for new Pastoral Leadership.
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Creation Justice is More Than Being Green
Ruth Robinson
This week's blog is different than what you have come to expect from Person of the Planet. It is a book suggestion and a reason to read "The 57 Bus". A brief review:
Heartbreaking but infused with compassion, this true story is riveting. The short, compelling chapters of The 57 Bus peel back issues of race, class, and gender in a subtle, empathic way. The writing is intense and insightful, and the reader comes away more aware and feeling more compassion for both teens.
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September 2018 Council Notes
Is your pledge up to date?
Some people prepaid their 2018 pledges in December, giving us a 'cushion' of funds to start this year. Other pledge payments have been a bit slow, and we have now used up the 'cushion' to help pay the bills. Currently, pledge income is behind budget by about $7,000. If you can, please bring your pledge current, or let our Financial Secretary, Carol Lloyd, know if your plans have changed.
Godspeed, Tony and Darrell:
The send-off fiesta on Sunday September 16 was a typical ACC event - plenty of laughter, good food, bright music, warm hugs. About 80 people attended, including the East Bay Gay Men's Chorus. Farewell gifts included Worthy Tams for Tony and Darrell (but appropriately styled for Midwest winters. I hope there are photos somewhere!), hand-made placemats from Clavel, Love Dove t-shirts, and a beautiful painting of the Sonoma coast.
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Sunday September 23 @ 11:30 PM
Spectrum: Blue Theology with Rev. Streeter
Located in Monterey, CA, literally a block from the Bay, Blue Theology offers opportunities to examine where faith requires us to care for the planet, specifically the ocean. Blue Theology was developed by Deobrah Streeter, a minister in the United Church of Christ.Learn more about Blue Theology at
www.bluetheology.com
Saturday September 29 @ 7:30 PM
BACH and Tristan ArtsPresent: Vespro della Beata Vergine(1610)
An evening of music which have remained structurally unchanged for 1500 years. Performed by Bay Area Classical Harmonies Soloists, Chorus and Chamber Orchestra. Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643): Vespro della Beata Vergina, "Evening Prayers to the Blessed Virgin", by Claudio Monteverdi (1610, excerpts. Conducted by Andrew Chung, scored by Stephen Whitehead Tickets available at
www.bayareabach.org
Sunday September 30 @ 11:00 AM
Congregational Meeting
(date change)
To approve the nominating team and to vote on becoming a Creation Justice Church in the UCC.
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Saturday September 29 @ 7:30 PM
An evening of music which have remained structurally unchanged for 1500 years.
Performed by Bay Area Classical Harmonies Soloists,
Chorus and Chamber Orchestra
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643): Vespro della Beata Vergina, "Evening Prayers to the Blessed Virgin", by Claudio Monteverdi (1610, excerts,)
Conducted by Andrew Chung, scored by Stephen Whitehead
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