Monthly Archives: October 2018

November’s special offering is for Homelessness Ministries. The Cabinet decided to adjust this offering so that it can be used to support the Home Warming program of Abode Services and for projects that our congregation’s homelessness study group may develop. … Continue reading →

by Mark McConville The Ministry of Evangelism Team is the newest ministry team at Niles Discovery Church. It has the charge of finding ways to spread a progressive, 21st century faith in Jesus outside the walls of our church. Something … Continue reading →

by Jim Thomas Recently, we had a Town Hall Meeting where Christina Monkman presented information regarding the Gender Spectrum. There was a lot of information provided, and it generated a lot of questions. Although gender issues have been with us … Continue reading →

I had planned to buy a bottle of champagne for my 18th birthday. Shortly before that day arrived, the drinking age was raised to 21. So instead, to celebrate, I went to the Town Clerk’s office and registered to vote. … Continue reading →

Bay Area United Against Hate Week, November 10-19, will begin with the screening on the documentary Waking in Oak Creek and a discussion led by a Sikh man and a former skinhead who how work together against hate. See this … Continue reading →

The Second Saturday Documentary Series, in cooperation with Compassionate Fremont, the Tri-City Interfaith Council, and the Fremont Human Relations Commission, will present the documentary Waking in Oak Creek as the kickoff to “United Against Hate Week” in the Tri-Cities, the … Continue reading →

Although there is no National Make A Difference Day this year, the City of Fremont has decided to go ahead and do it anyway. Niles Discovery Church will be participating, working at LEAF’s Stone Garden on Mowry Ave. at Mission … Continue reading →

The annual fall pledge campaign runs through this month, beginning on October 7 and culminating on October 28 with Commitment Sunday. The theme for this year’s campaign is, “What Shall We Bring?” Organized by Mark Twist, the campaign will include … Continue reading →