Monday, February 22, 2010

House Worship!

Join us this Friday for house worship, hosted by Tricia Crispens!  Gather around 7pm, with worship beginning around 7:30pm.  Stay as long as you like.  Click here to go to facebook event.

Location: 1149 Norwood Ave. Oakland, Ca 94610


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Men's Summit - Register Today!

Men -

We have an all-church men's retreat coming up, March 19th-21st.  It's going to be quite a fun, full weekend at Redwood Glen Conference Center in the Santa Cruz Mtns, with Highland Games on Saturday (feel free to bring your kilts!), small groups, former First Pres pastor Doug Bunnell speaking, and plenty of free time to relax & recreate.

Register now - scholarships are available... we want everyone who wants to be there to come, regardless of ability to pay!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Winter Retreat Survey

For those who went on the Winter Retreat, please let us know your feedback!

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFpFU3dxMncxcTNwc1dmZ2RwWlEtV0E6MA

We're in the midst of planning a spring and summer retreat, so if you have any ideas.... email me or post a comment here!  Current ideas include a hostel in downtown Sacramento, a cabin in Truckee or camping nearby... but we're open to whatever y'all have in mind!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Fun Friday 2/12!

We're revamping the format for Fun Friday!
Taco & Burrito Bar - 6:30pm
Mixer around 7pm
NOOMA Video "Flame" @ 7:30pm
Done around 8:30pm

Meet in the College Lounge - See you there!

Watch a preview of "Flame."

See the full video here.

Hunger Justice Leader Opportunity - Bread for the World

An opportunity for persons interested in hunger justice issues, sponsored by Bread for the World:

Do you have what it takes to be Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does?

  
Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Then they too will commit to going back to their communities to lead advocacy efforts.

  
Please apply now to take part in this powerful opportunity to:
  • Gain skills in advocacy, team-building, and community organizing.
  • Connect with like-minded young leaders from across the United States.
  • Explore the biblical foundations of faith and justice.
  • Speak out on Capitol Hill by visiting members of Congress.

The application deadline is March 12, so don’t wait. Apply now.