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Theology on Tap

aka “DOUBTS & STOUTS” Monday March 3rd from 6:00-7:00pm Safe, open, real conversation.    Come and discuss faith, life and get to know each other over a beer or another … Continue reading

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ash Wednesday Prayer, Meditation and Music

ASH WEDNESDAY Prayer Stations & Active Meditation Wednesday, March 5th 7:00-8:00pm   Come join us for an interactive night of prayer – not at all like your grandma would have … Continue reading

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

FAT Tuesday Family Friendly Pancake Dinner and Games

We’re continuing our emerging tradition of hosting a pancake dinner
with pancake games in the gym to celebrate Mardi Gras.
It’s an ancient practice from Medieval Europe where it became tradition to eat up all the butter and lard in your house before Lent began (on Ash Wednesday) as pancakes or crepes. Plus it’s great fun!

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, March 2, 2014

Matthew 5:13-16; 38-48 & Luke 10:25-37 & the story of Francis and the wolf at Gubbio | overcoming evil with good One of the famous stories about Francis is his … Continue reading

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, February 23, 2014

Psalm 148; Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 8:18-27 & the story of  Francis of Assisi preaching to the birds [LINK to story] Francis  of Assisi had a different way of understanding the Bible … Continue reading

February 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, February 16, 2014

Romans 12:1-21  & the love story of Francis & Clare of Assisi   Francis had a different way of understanding the character of God, and what that vision necessitated for … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Coffee and Conversations

Join us for a time of open, honest and safe conversation about faith, ethics and life all over a good cup of coffee.  We’re gathering on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Black History Month @ CAPC Oakland

    We begin our month-long celebration of Black History this coming Sunday in worship. Fredora Darmstat will be sharing about Mae Jemison  – the first African-American Astronaut. Annually we celebrate the … Continue reading

February 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Blogging Towards Sunday, February 9, 2014

John 14:23-29, Matthew 10:34-39 & Luke 4:14-21 & the story of Francis encountering the Sultan of Egypt during the 5th Crusade Peace.  It’s an elusive reality for our world today, a precious commodity, desired … Continue reading

February 5, 2014 · Leave a comment