ZOOM Worship at CAPC Oakland
It can feel like the world has changed, and while it has we still are and can find creative ways to be together – such as ZOOM (a sort of … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, March 22, 2020
Mark 12:28-44 The Book of Mark is most likely the first of the four gospel books to be written, sometime in the late 60s CE. Today’s reading follows and continues … Continue reading
Covenantal Restoration Video Class
During the season of COVID-19 we’re doing classes and conversation online to connection together and foster community in the midst of the isolating requirement of social distancing. This class … Continue reading
Circles of Life at CAPC Oakland
Today we’re launching what Monte is calling the “Circles of Life.” They are being led by several members of our church community. Their objective is to maintain regular communication with … Continue reading
Closure of CAPC Oakland Campus & Shelter-in-Place
UPDATE: Monday, March 16, 2020 As you may know, the Alameda County Health OfficerDr. Erica Pan joined six other Bay Area public health jurisdictions this afternoon to issue an order … Continue reading
Friday Night Meal Protocol in time of COVID-19
At CAPC Oakland, we have committed to offering a free meal each Friday in particular during this uncertain COVID-19 time as the poor and those on the margins are … Continue reading
COVID-19 Update – Canceling March ‘on-campus’ Worship
Things have changed a lot, at least in the public psyche, in the last few days. I want us to be wise, but not give into to panic thought … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, February 23, 2020
Mark 8:27-9:8 Paradox (noun): a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. When we … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, February 16, 2020
Mark 7:1-23 HOLY. It’s a word that I hear used repeatedly, outside of the church context, in two specific expressions: 1) as an explicative “Holy #$%*!” or as … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, February 2, 2020
Mark 5:21-43 Trauma is defined as the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. Such a life-threatening experience is beyond … Continue reading
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