7.18.2023 PBPC Family Bulletin


PBPC Family,

Last night at our Session meeting, we spent some time reflecting on the past 6 months or so of our congregational life. We used the Ignatian Prayer of Examen as a tool for reflection.

Traditionally, the Ignatian Prayer of Examen is a daily prayer pondering moments of consolation (feelings of God's closeness or gratitude) and moments of desolation (feelings of God's absence or a lack of gratitude). Considering moments of God's closeness and moments of God's distance can help us discern what God is doing in our midst. It's a lot like sitting down on the couch with Jesus at the end of the day and asking, "What do you think of today? What do you want me to remember?"

At our Session meeting, as we shared moments where we sensed God's closeness or God's absence, it was interesting to see certain themes rise to the surface or realize that many of us had similar moments where we felt God's closeness. I found our conversation to be deeply enriching and encouraging.

I'd love to hear from you! When you think about the last 6 months or so of our life together, for which moments are you most grateful? When have you felt God's nearness? And are there are moments for which you are ungrateful? Are there times when God has seemed distant?

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Calvin

"The Earth Will Sneeze"

Romans 8:12-25

Calvin Sodestrom

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Lectionary Readings for July 23

Max Nguyen's Final Summer Concert
Max Nguyen, over the summer, has been participating in the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO) and their final concert will be Sunday, July 23 at 4:00pm at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (50 Oak Street, San Francisco, Ca). If you'd like to attend, you can register for tickets HERE
Pray Oakland: July 29
In partnership with Pray Oakland, we will host a prayer gathering on Saturday July 29 from 11am-1pm at PBPC. Mark your calendars - more information to come.

Simplicity Learning Lab
Join us for a 5 week exploration of the wisdom and practice of simplicity. Each Thursday in August, we will meet in the Church Cafe at 7pm. For more information and to register, please visit www.pbpc.org/simplicity

Sean Delargy Memorial: August 26
A funeral to celebrate Sean DeLargy's life and witness to the hope of resurrection is scheduled for Saturday August 26 at 11:00am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (4001 Stoneridge, Pleasanton).

Church Rummage Sale - September 2 from 8am-2pm
As part of our Simplicity Learning Lab, we will have a Rummage Sale on Saturday September 2 from 8am-2pm.  All proceeds will go to City Team. If you have things you'd like to sell at the Rummage Sale, please hold onto them until the Friday before the event.

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