Connections: September 26, 2022
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Thank you to those of you who were able to join us in-person or on-line yesterday. If you were not able to, please review the recording and hear the special talents of our guest musicians, Emma Mye and Susan Bell. You will hear an unexpected version of Stairway to Heaven adapted by Angela Kraft-Cross and Susan Bell.
This week I invite you to be present in identifying heavenly moments and events that are hellish. If Heaven is not a literal destination “up there” and we’ve been digging into the Earth and can’t find Hell down there; perhaps we are living within Heaven and Hell on Earth.
Where are these Heaven/Hell juxtaposed moments in your lives and the lives around you? Be attentive to what your actions are sharing with others and if you are making life better or more difficult for yourself and those around you.
For me, the moments of inner peace, the sunshine and the possibilities and evidence of God’s tender love shining through our hearts is a moment of Heaven. Witnessing others pausing from a task to offer kindness is where Heaven shines through. It’s the Platinum Rule, a modification of the Golden Rule: Treating others as they wish to be treated!
If anyone can model and move into the Platinum Rule it is within this congregation and the world you touch. Each one of us can bring Heaven to another.
Peace and grace,
Melissa
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Click on the video above for the most recent entire worship service, or click HERE to listen to Rev. Melissa Douaire's sermon, UP ABOVE, DOWN BELOW, OR RIGHT HERE?
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Memorial service for Ben Schroeter
Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 PM
in the CCSM sanctuary
Beloved CCSM member Ben Schroeter passed away on September 10, 2022. Please join us to celebrate his life this coming Saturday.
A reception will follow in Kloss Hall.
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SCAM ALERT
Please be aware that CCSM has been targeted for scams involving Amazon gift cards. The scammers are sophisticated in their ability to impersonate via email; PLEASE do not respond to any emails regarding gift cards (or anything else involving someone asking you for money).
The church website is very secure for online donations; when in doubt, you can always give to the church via the online donation portal.
If you have been contacted by someone impersonating a church member, please let us know (zmullery@ccsm-ucc.org) so we can track it.
Thank you!
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To Give is To Receive:
Share Your Love Auction and Pick a Party
CCSM’s 2022-2023 Fundraising Events
The Share Your Love Auction has launched!
— October 16 is the deadline for submissions —
The ONLINE Auction will be available for bidding between
October 30 and November 6
Pick a Party hosting submissions and party sign ups will follow.
To use the SYL auction form, click HERE.
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Volunteer of the Week
Jennifer Jacoby-Yeh
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Jennifer has graciously assumed the volunteer position of managing the graphics production for the online service. Since May, she has been devoting Sunday mornings to providing the online community with an enhanced experience through her work. She is not only dependable, but she offers her services with grace and great empathy for the many who are benefiting from the online option.
For those of you who are enjoying watching the service at your convenience or in your pajamas, know that Jennifer and (hopefully) a team of new volunteers are setting their alarms, dressing, and being physically present at CCSM to meet the needs of those who are watching online. Thank you for offering your gifts, Jennifer. You are appreciated!
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Do you know a CCSM Volunteer you'd like to recognize here? If so, please write two or three sentences telling us about them and send it to Zoe at zmullery@ccsm-ucc.org
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Carne Asada Feast • October 8 • 5-7pm
The final event of our Coming Back to Community series—Rev. Jorge's Carne Asada Feast—will be held October 8, from 5-7 p.m. While it was fully registered when initially offered, spots have opened due to the rescheduling.
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Youth and Family Events
Sunday, October 2: 12pm - First CCSM Playground Play Date! Families with kids of any age are invited to join the Held family for a fun time at the playground at San Mateo Central Park. Bring a picnic (treats will be provided) and stay for as long as you'd like! This is a great chance to meet other families and for kids to get to know each other better. Thank you to Laura, Stephen, Jack, and Owen Held for "hosting" our first gathering! Please let me know if you might be willing to host in the future.
Saturday, October 15 at 9am: Family volunteer activity - help to restore native plants on San Bruno Mountain. Please sign up here and let Sheryl know if you plan to attend!
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FIRST SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH ARE COMMUNION SUNDAYS
If there’s a way you can be in person on the first Sundays of the month, communion is a meaningful time to be together.
If you’re not able to be with us in person, you’re invited to share in communion while online with us from wherever you are; just have some bread and juice ready and you can participate with us that way.
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Pray for Ukraine Every Tuesday at 7:30pm
CCSM held a powerful live Prayer Ritual for Ukraine on March 6th. We have decided to premier this ritual ONLINE every Tuesday until the war ends. We hope you will join us online weekly to continue our prayers and heal our hearts. These are challenging times and this offering is a way to bring our community together and magnify our prayers.
Please share this link with your friends and family so we can extend this offering to as many people as possible.
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225 Tilton Avenue • San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 343-3694
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