Monthly Archives: January 2016

Jeff’s Jottings

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman We begin Lent on Ash Wednesday with the words, “Remember … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Class to watch Jesus Christ, Superstar

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

The Confirmation Class invites the whole church to watch the 1973 film Jesus Christ, Superstar on Saturday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Based on a concept album project written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and … Continue reading →

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Doctors are often not ready to talk about death with patients

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

“All of us will do it,” the Rev. Jeffrey Spencer said. “All of us will die. With any luck, we’ll have a doctor who is ready to talk clearly, compassionately, and honestly with us as that time approaches.” Counseling people … Continue reading →

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Join the all-church Lenten read

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, is a time for reflection, confession, and prayer; a time to explore where we have been and what and where God is calling us now. During 2015, America’s attention was drawn again and again … Continue reading →

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Special Offerings

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

The February special offering will be for SAVE (Safe Alternatives of Violent Environments). SAVE runs domestic violence safety programs (like the emergency shelter) and prevention programs (like their healthy teen dating program). To learn more about SAVE’s programs, see http://www.save-dv.org. … Continue reading →

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New Conference Minister to be installed

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

Wondering what to do on Saturday, February 20? Well, you could join in the installation of the Rev. Diane Weible as the settled Conference Minister of the Northern California Nevada Conference, United Church of Christ. The service begins at 4:00 … Continue reading →

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Registration open for DOC Regional Annual Gathering

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

The 2016 Annual Gathering of the Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada is April 8-9, 2016. The Annual Gathering team has been hard at work planning theme, worship, special guest speakers, and of course food! Arden Christian Church in Sacramento has … Continue reading →

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Personnel Committee seeks “Special Events Coordinators”

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

As more and more groups ask to use our facilities, the Ministry of Property has determined that some events need a special events coordinator. To that end, the Cabinet has approved a job description and empowered the Personnel Committee to … Continue reading →

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Nominating Committee starts its work

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

Barbara Swint has started the wonderful task of finding the right people to serve as Cabinet members during the 2016-17 program year. In addition to the four officers and the five Standing Ministry Team chairs (these nine people make up … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday Service marks beginning of Lent

Posted on January 22, 2016 by revjsspencer

A special worship service will be held on Ash Wednesday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont. The service will be jointly led by the pastor of Niles Discovery Church, Filipino-America … Continue reading →

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