9.22.2026 PBPC Family Bulletin

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PBPC Family,

What a beautiful, celebratory, and full worship service on Sunday. The full life of the church was on display. We prayed, sang, read Scripture, baptized, affirmed our common faith, and enjoyed our fellowship together. I particularly enjoyed how our spiritual life was on public display. Just as God broke out of the temple, our worship broke outside the building and spilled into the patio, visible to all walking or driving by. I was reminded that ours is a public faith, one we cannot keep to ourselves.

This upcoming Sunday, we have another chance to put our faith on display. As part of our worship, we will work on the sheet mulching alongside Park Blvd. It will be an ambitious morning - we'll see how much we can get done in 30 minutes! But it will be one where, in caring for the land, we bear witness to our God who loves every square inch of creation. 

We will have strenuous tasks as well as activities for those with limited mobility. For our gardening, please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. I'd also recommend gardening gloves, a bucket, and shovel and rake if you have them. Much like our potluck, we'll trust the community to bring what we need!

Looking forward to worshipping with you on Sunday!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Calvin

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"Dominion"

Genesis 1:26

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.

Open and Unafraid: Psalm Book Study
We will discuss chapter 7 on September 27.

Gardening Sunday - September 27
As part of our worship on Sunday September 27 and the Season of Creation, we will do some sheet mulching along Park Blvd. Please wear appropriate clothes. Bring gardening gloves. We also need a few shovels, rakes and buckets.

World Communion Sunday - October 4 at First Pres Berkeley
On Sunday, October 4 we will worship with other Presbyterian churches at First Pres Berkeley. The service begins at 10:00am. After the World Communion Sunday worship service, all are invited to a cookie & cupcake potluck. Bring a plate of cookies or cupcakes to share (finger food only!). Please note if your dessert is gluten-free, nut-free, or both. Drop off on the Plaza, just off of the first floor Reception area before worship. Then stay after worship to enjoy fellowship and treats with our sister churches.

Commitment Sunday - October 18
On Sunday, we will have 2027 Pledge Cards available. Please pick one up and prayerfully consider what commitments you can make to this church in 2027. On October 18, we will have a chance to make our commitments together as part of our worship.

Blessing Fund
The Blessing Fund is a Session designated fund that I, as Pastor, can distribute to members of our community.  Over the years it has been used to help pay for medical expenses, rent, car repairs, and other unexpected needs. It is entirely funded by donations and is currently running low. If you would like to donate to it, please mark "Blessing Fund" on your check or online donation.

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