First Presbyterian Church of Alameda

Listen to our latest service here from Sunday, May 2, 2021 From You Comes My Praise: Guide My Steps Sermon by Rev. Cynthia Towle Kephart. An Ethiopian official, reading from the prophet Isaiah, asks Philip, How can I understand, unless someone guides me? God gives us people in our lives, and through the generations, who guide our steps into dances of praise at the good news of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Psalm 22:25-31, Acts 8:26-39 (NRSV)

Join us on Easter Sunday on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/91309374819 Or call (669) 900-6833; Meeting ID 913 0937 4819

Listen to our latest service from Sunday, April 25, 2021 By This We Will Know: The Dance of Love Ser. by Rev. Cynthia Towle Kephart. Divine love is embodied in the person and ministry of Jesus, the one who compares himself to a good shepherd. We are called to exhibit our love for each other as well as for all of God’s creation. Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16-24 (NRSV)

Listen to our latest service here from Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 Holy, Wholly Sermon by Rev. Cynthia Towle Kephart. As we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, we recognize that he was willingly riding toward his death. The healing miracle we will explore shows that Jesus not only had the authority to heal physical illness to make one whole, but the authority to heal sins to make one holy. Scripture text: Matthew 9:1-8, 21:1-11 NRSV... https://soundcloud.com//sun-march-28-2021-holy-wholly-serm

Creating beauty from that which feels broken. Join us for Holy Week services via Zoom. Zoom access: https://zoom.us/j/91309374819... or call (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 0937 4819 Palm Sunday, March 28, 10:30am Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7:00pm Easter Sunday, April 4, 10:30am Visit our website for more info Alamedachurch.com

Listen to our latest service from Sunday, March 21, 2021 Restoration Sermon by Rev. Cynthia Towle Kephart. God created all that there is and invited humanity to care for and honor the creation. We will explore our role in restoration. Scripture text: Matthew 8:18-27 NRSV... https://soundcloud.com//sun-march-21-2021-restoration-serm

Listen to our latest service here. Sun., Dec. 6, 2020 I Believe in Love - Daring Right Relationship Sermon by Rev. Cindy Towle Kephart. In our scriptures this week we hear God tell both Ahaz and Joseph, Mary’s fiancé , Do not be afraid. God’s abiding presence gives the courage needed whether facing an enemy, as did Ahaz, or loving another person, as did Joseph. Scripture texts:... Isaiah 7:1-14 NRSV Matthew 1:1-25 NRSV https://soundcloud.com//sun-dec-6-2020-i-believe-in-love-s

Listen to our latest service from Sunday, Nov. 29. I Believe in the Sun: Hope for Tomorrow Sermon by Rev. Cindy Towle Kephart Isaiah writes during a time of exile for the people of Israel, and Mark writes when the people are being governed by the Romans. Our theme on this first week of Advent will be finding hope in times of oppression. Scripture texts:... Isaiah 40:1-11 NRSV Mark 1:1-15 NRSV https://soundcloud.com//sun-nov-29-2020-i-believe-in-the-s

We will celebrate Advent and Christmas with the theme: "I Believe Even When..." Please join us on Zoom for worship at 10:30 each Sunday and 7 PM on Christmas Eve. Call the church office to receive the Zoom access information: 510-522-1477.

The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Alameda wishes you God's blessings on Thanksgiving.

Listen to our latest service from Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 Finding Jesus in the World God Loves So MuchSermon by Rev. Charie Reid Our basic calling, as individuals and as the church, to be responsive to human need, challenges us to be pure in heart, to reach out without counting the cost or expecting a reward. The great surprise, when we do, is that Christ has gone before us and meets us there. Scripture texts:... Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 NRSV Matthew 25:31-46 MSG https://soundcloud.com//sun-nov-22-2020-finding-jesus-in-t

Listen to our latest sermon from Sunday, November 15Hidden Talent Sermon by Rev. Cynthia Towle Kephart. In both scriptures we encounter people who allow fear to limit the success of the talents God has given them. Scripture texts:... Judges 4:1-8 NRSV Matthew 25:14-30 NRSV See more