3.10.2026 PBPC Family Bulletin

PBPC Family,

I wanted to provide a little more context on the two services we are hosting at PBPC this week - the Friends Listening Service and Dwell, Remember, Replenish.

On Wednesday at 7:00pm, we will host a worship service in the style of a traditional Friend (or Quaker) service. In a Friends worship gathering, all are invited to seek God's Spirit, commune with God in the stillness of their own hearts, and only speak a word if prompted by God's spirit. Some services are filled with prayers, Scripture readings, and words of encouragement; others can be a time of complete silence. Either way, we know everything that happens was led by God and the promptings of God's Spirit. 

On Saturday at 7:00pm, we will host an informal gathering, Dwell, Remember, Replenish. This "holy experiment" arose from conversations with a friend. She shared that she was well aware of all that Christians needed to do in the world - there is much need and much that God is inviting us into. And she recognized a need to dwell more deeply in God's presence, remember that God is God, and be replenished by God's Spirit to be sent back into the world to live the Christian life. Our evening together will be filled with singing and space for prayer and reflection. I hope you can join us!

Looking forward to worshipping with you on Sunday!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Calvin


"Enduring the Cross"

Luke 14:25-33

Calvin Sodestrom

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Contemplative Prayer: Tuesdays from 12:30-1:00
Join us in the Sanctuary from 12:30-1:00pm for contemplative prayer.

Lenten OCT Services
During Lent, a collection of Oakland churches are hosting Wednesday evening services. Here is the schedule and more information for the service this Wednesday.

3/11 - Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church
3/18 - Corpus Christi
3/25 - St. John Episcopal Church

This Wednesday, March 11, PBPC will host an Traditional Friend's Listening Service service at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Lenten Book Study - Slow Theology
During Lent, we will read Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World and will discuss during our sermon discussion time following Sunday service. You can pick up books in the Narthex ($15 each). Below is the reading and discussion schedule.

March 15 - Chapter 4
March 22 - Chapter 5
March 29 - Chapter 6
April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 12 - No Group - Calvin Gone
April 19 - Chapters 7 + 8

March 11 - Food Pantry
Our next food pantry is Wednesday March 11 from 5:00-6:00pm. Please arrive by 4:30 to help pack bags.

March 11 - Friend's Listening Service at 7:00pm
PBPC is hosting a Friend's Listening service from 7:00-8:00pm on Wednesday March 11. A Friend's listening service is a traditional Quaker worship gathering where people share and speak as led by the Spirit. All are welcome!

March 14 - Dwell, Remember, Replenish at 7:00pm
PBPC is hosting a holy experiment; a night of singing and prayer to dwell in the Lord, remember that God is God, and be replenished for the work God has for us. John Yoo (and friends) will lead a time of singing with prayer and fellowship (afterwards). No childcare provided.

March 21 - Project Peace Day of Service
Come alongside churches around the Bay Area to serve local schools and non-profits. Project Peace is hosting a Day of Service on March 21 from 9:00am-12:00pm. There are plenty of spots still available at lots of local sites - sign up HERE.

Holy Week at PBPC
We invite you to join us for one or all of our Holy Week Services.

Maundy Thursday Meal and Service - April 2 at 6:30pm.
Through a shared meal, Scripture, prayer, and song, we will journey together through Jesus' final meal with his disciples. Dinner will be served at 6:30 and the service will be at 7:00pm in the Cafe. Following the service, we invite you to fast until we receive communion together at the 7 Last Words service.

Good Friday 7 Last Words Service - April 3 at 6:30pm
In partnership with other Oakland (and Bay Area churches), we will reflect on the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross. This year, PBPC is hosting the 7 Last Words service at 6:30pm.

Easter Sunday - April 5 at 10:00am
Join us for worship at 10:00am as we celebrate the resurrection and Christ's victory over sin and death!

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