First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael

Our church website was recently updated. Check out what is happening. Indoor worship starts tomorrow at 9:30 am. All are welcome. Face coverings are required. No reservations needed. https://www.fpcsr.org/

November 1 worship service video https://vimeo.com/474112198 Featuring "The Gates of Hope" by Victoria Safford... Special Music "Great God of Every Blessing" Virtual Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church, San Rafael Sermon by Pastor Cynthia Cochran-Carney Stewardship Means.... Cycle of Blessings, Gifts & Holy Currencies Moment for Stewardship - Dinah McClure Communion Adult Education Class on Zoom at 11:00 Be Still and Know That I Am God - An Introduction to Contemplative Life Presenter: Ruah Bull See complete service, Zoom gatherings information and opportunities for service and anti-racism projects https://mailchi.mp/1914d9692d9a/fpcsr-enewsletter-5936193 REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK!

Election Season Prayer by Jill Duffield PCUSA Outlook 10.28.2020

October 25 worship service video https://vimeo.com/471654427 Featuring Meditation from opera Thais by Jules Massenet. ... Performed by Wendy Loder, violin and John Steiner, piano. Sermon by Pastor Cynthia Cochran-Carney Stewardship Means.... Good Circulation Moment for Stewardship - Dan and Dori Crawford Adult Education Class on Zoom at 11:00 Q & A on Stewardship - Where We Are and Priorities for 2021 See complete service, Zoom gatherings information and opportunities for service and anti-racism projects https://mailchi.mp/00fe9aca3c70/fpcsr-enewsletter-5215597

Today at 11:00 am we will have a memorial service for Binny Fischer on Zoom. Here is the link for the bulletin - Zoom link on the second page. Links also available on the church website. https://5c6db69c-7b6d-4dcf-93ba-cd68163aa390.filesusr.com/ https://www.fpcsr.org/

Enews and Worship Service Oct. 18 https://mailchi.mp/f7316ef6a6f6/fpcsr-enewsletter-5202849 Adult Ed Class 11:00 am on Zoom... "God and the Covid Pandemic: Different Christian Answers" Presenter: Dr. Gregory Love SFTS Associate Professor of Systematic Theology The Covid Pandemic has caused untold suffering worldwide. Christians believe in a God who is personal, who loves us deeply, and who acts in the world and in our lives. Why, then, is this pandemic occurring, and what is God's relation to the pandemic? This class looks at the four Christian answers to this question, and what leads Christians to lean toward one answer versus the other three. See more

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across t...he United States on the second Monday in October, TODAY, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. It began as a counter-celebration held on the same day as the U.S. federal holiday of Columbus Day, which honors Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Many reject celebrating him, saying that he represents "the violent history of the colonization in the Western Hemisphere", and that Columbus Day covers-up Christopher Columbus' actions of enslaving Native Americans. It was begun in Berkeley, California, in 1992, to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. In the 2010s, various other cities and states also began observing it. Committees of Native American Presbyterians are working to provide resources with information to help inform the denomination about Indigenous Peoples Day. See more

October 11 service video SoulSong https://vimeo.com/466827078 A Contemplative Taize Service Featuring music, taize chants, readings and silence... Roofless Church service at 9:00 am on the patio See complete service, Zoom gatherings information and opportunities for service and anti-racism projects https://mailchi.mp/e78a1dfc159f/fpcsr-enewsletter-5201957 Please consider supporting the ministries and community service of FPCSR https://www.fpcsr.org/giving

October 4 worship service video World Communion Sunday https://vimeo.com/464486205 Featuring ... Daniel Berkman on Kora (African Harp) Choir members singing "Siyahamba " Sermon by Pastor Cynthia Cochran-Carney "A World in Communion" Celebrating Communion at the Table Adult Education Class on Zoom at 11:00 "Our Unhoused Neighbors: Updates, Challenges and Hope" Speakers: Rev. Marty Tracy, Chaplain and Nick Morris, Executive Director, The Street Chaplaincy See complete service, Zoom gatherings information and opportunities for service and anti-racism projects https://mailchi.mp/7a74172ba9fa/fpcsr-enewsletter-5194881

Come and see! September 27 Service September Worship Series: Spiritual Redwoods Week 4 - Family Tree Circles, Tribes and Community... Worship Video - readings, music and sermon https://vimeo.com/462090684 Enews with whole service, opportunities for serving and learning, and resources on becoming an anti-racist. https://mailchi.mp/70672b0cc2f3/fpcsr-enewsletter-5187229 Join us on Zoom for Sunday Coffee Hour and Conversation 11:00 am (Pacific Time) Financial support of our programs and community outreach is needed and appreciated. https://www.fpcsr.org/giving