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We seek to know Christ in our lives and to make Christ known
through our actions in the world.
Worship forms the core of our church
life. Music, from piano to violin to guitar, singing from Classical to Gregorian
to Taize to Cursillo to Emmy Lou Harris - is
loved.
Flowers, from local gardens and nurseries, grace the worship space.
Liturgy changes with the changing season..
Reaching out to others in love and
compassion is a core value. Youth group
raises money for Haiti, gathers food for Monterey Food Bank, and has fun
together. Handmade shawls from the Prayer Shawl Knitters are blessed and
distributed far and wide. Heifer Ark is an ongoing multi-generational
project. Homeless men are fed and housed at the Parish Hall once a
month.
Spiritual formation provides growth and depth. Advent 2010
features a lively Sunday morning 9 a.m. discussion of Handel's Messiah and
the Bible. In January, 2011, small group bible studies will resume.
Godly Play tells sacred stories in the 9 a.m. worship service. And Sunday
School uses art, games, discussions to explore the Sunday readings.
Children and Youth are treasured. John Hackbert, 20, is the
youth leader. He works closely with Pastor Linda to provide safe, fun and
growth filled lessons on Sunday mornings, and once a month youth groups
for two separate groups. The 9 - 14 year olds meet on the 3rd
Saturday of the month. The 13 years and up meet once a month for
service projects and fellowship.
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