PBPC Announcements

PBPC Family, Thank you to everyone who turned in their commitment cards for 2025 on Sunday - we were reminded of God's abundant generosity and invited to model that in part. If you were unable to turn in your commitment card, there is still time!  You can print a  Commitment Card  at home and mail a copy to the church. You can send an email to Ginnie Daniel at accounting@pbpc.org . Or you can still pick one up in the Narthex. All pledges received will help us set our budget for 2025. This Sunday (November 3), we will celebrate All Saints Sunday. Please bring a picture or item to remember a loved one that has passed (recently or in your lifetime), or of a Christian who has influenced your faith. Looking forward to worshipping with you all on Sunday! Grace and Peace, Pastor Calvin All Saints Sunday Calvin Sodestrom Communion + Potluck Sunday: Don't forget your elements if worshipping via Zoom and a dish to share if coming in person. Click here to join Zoom Lectionary Readings for...

PBPC Family, This last week, Grace Al Zoughbi and Michael Arteen sent out an email update. I'm sharing it with you in its entirety so that you can be in prayer for them and their ministry. If you would like to make a financial contribution, I've included a link at the bottom of their letter to support them. Dear Friends in Christ, Warm greetings! We pray this message finds you well. These are difficult days in the Middle East, and our hearts ache for the ongoing pain and suffering. Yet, even in such a dark time, we trust that God is at work in powerful ways. By God's grace, the ministry continues despite many challenges. We've witnessed both the hardships and the profound hope that is emerging as the Gospel takes root in new ways. There is a deep hunger in many areas for sound theological education and spiritual growth. We've been working closely with churches, seminaries, and Christian leaders to support their efforts in strengthening the body of Christ through dis...

PBPC Family, On Sunday, I shared a new (informal) policy I'd like us to follow at PBPC.  If there is something that happens during the service that moves you or helps you enter more deeply into worship, please voice that, especially if it was done by another member. If someone is the liturgist in the service and their prayer moved you, please thank them. If someone sings a beautiful song, thank them for sharing their gift with the congregation. Let them know God used them in your life. On the other hand, if you notice a mistake in the bulletin or the slides, if you have an issue with a song choice, if something makes you mad or frustrated, please talk to me and me alone. As pastor of this congregation, you have called and ordained me to oversee our weekly worship. It is my responsibility to plan and lead our Sunday services. If you're not sure whether to say something to me, wait 24 hours. If you forget, it probably wasn't worth saying! And if, after 24 hours, you would sti...

PBPC Family, It was a gift and joy to worship with you all on Sunday in a different location with other congregations. A big thank you to everyone who came, those who offered rides, anyone who brought a dish to share, and those who helped in the service or with the children. A service like Sunday reminds us that we are not alone. We are a small congregation in a big building and it can sometimes feel like we are doing it on our own. Gathering with other believers is a wonderful practice and a good reminder that we are just one part of a much bigger and grander global body of Christ. On Sunday, I was struck by the beauty and gift of worshipping with other Christians and also the challenge of it.  It takes effort to gather in a different place and enter into an unfamiliar space. And the challenges are more than just logistical. The sermon on Sunday was quite polarizing - I've talked with a number of individuals, from our congregation and others, who had vastly different reactions. Du...

PBPC Family, This Sunday, we will be joining together with First Pres Berkeley, New Bridges Presbyterian Church, and Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church for a inter-congregational World Communion worship service. Following the service, there will be a potluck and a bounce house for the kids! Like last year, this will be a wonderful day for us to worship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Here are some details for this Sunday. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! Service begins at 10:00am and is located at 2407 Dana Street. There is a parking garage on Channing Way underneath the church or across the street from the church. If you park across the street, you can get your parking validated in the Narthex or by the elevator. Choir: Like last year, there will be a joint choir. If you'd like to sing in the choir, please arrive at 8:45am. There is no childcare provided for those who wish to sing in the choir. I've attached PDF's of the songs th...