Take Note! Two Sunday Service at 9:00 &10:30 a.m. Coffee Connect Zoom Café Newcomers! Curiosity Café New!Café Justo: Coffee Orders COVID Precautions
Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Cabaret! Announcements All in the Family Calling Liturgists
Compassion, Peace & Justice Ethnic Concerns Consultation: Zephyr Point 9/5 deadline
City of Davis Respite Center
Support for Refugees Upcoming Events This Week Music at DCC: You're Invited! Red Cross Blood Drive: 9/14 Holy, Happy Hour: 9/15
Fall ArtsPlay Womens Group: 9/15 All Church Work Party: 9/17 Ripple Effect of Having a MAP: 9/17
Prime Timers: 9/18
Bible from Scratch: 9/26
Joy in the Journey: Two Groups Ongoing Groups/Events FloColab: Mondays Centering Prayer: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Playschool Experience: Tuesdays
Wednesday Zoom Prayer Gathering Friday Reiki Sessions Community Partners Giving to DCC Stay Connected Online
Purple Tree Café: Davis Hootenanny Tonight!
Our friends at Purple Tree shared this event with us. As part of the Second Friday ArtAbout, they will be singing a joyful tune as part of the differently-abled community, and invite you to join in!
Please welcome Lauren Jewett (she/her), Director of Spiritual Engagement and Campus Minister at CA House. Lauren brings her experience of facilitating immersive community service work and comprehensive sexuality education with a focus on empowerment and coaching to her programmatic and spiritual care work at CA House. She is a 2018 Dean’s Scholar and Master of Divinity graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA, where she was awarded the Beloved Community Award for her contributions to creating a vibrant and transformational PSR Community,
Lauren’s greatest passion is to facilitate and co-create brave spaces where young people are invited to show up as their full selves, with permission to continue to discover and be curious about who they are and what they think, believe, and feel about the world around them. She recently completed a 9-month residency as a Chaplain at the UC Davis Medical Center, providing spiritual care and support to patients and staff during the peaks of the pandemic.
Lauren is a soon to be ordained member of Parkside Community Church, in Sacramento.
A farm girl at heart, when not working, Lauren can be found outside on the water or in the mountains, paddleboarding, hammocking, traveling the world, gardening, playing with her dog, or, if inside: writing letters, reading a good book or working on her blog of inclusive and diverse youth literature recommendations.
"A Story of Loss and Founding"
Lauren will be reflecting on 9/11 - as the terrorist attack is what spurred the then CA House Campus Minister and board to envision and pursue building the Multifaith Living Community, and then moving towards reflecting on who we are called to be as Christians 21 years after 9/11, and to use our power and privilege to be in solidarity with "folx" on the margins. Psalm 14 and Luke 15:1-10.
Coffee Connect
Thanks to Jeanie Istas and Vickie Ito for hosting coffee hour this week!
Zip over to Zoom after the 10:30 a.m. service and join in the discussion. In a small group, you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts and meet friends online.
We will explore what it means to be a member of this wonderful, progressive Christian community. You are welcome to attend and feel no obligation to become a member. We simply want to welcome you into this community in any way you feel comfortable.
Questions? Contact Elisa Stone
Minister of Congregational Care
elisa@dccpres.org or call (530) 753-2894 ext. 106
Café Justo: More Than Fair
Coffee orders for the month of August are in and will be available on Sunday in the Narthex and in the church office during the week.
Orders for September are due by 1 p.m. this Sunday, September 11.
Or make it super-simple and place a standing monthly order. Read moreand order here or contact me.
DCC's COVID Precautions Update: The COVID Community Level has dropped from HIGH to MEDIUM in Yolo County. COVID Community Transmission, which refers to healthcare facilities, remains HIGH. Yolo County Health Department
Vaccination Required
We continue to require full vaccination, including one booster shot, or testing within 72 hours of events at DCC. A second booster shot is recommended for all who are eligible.
9:00 a.m. service: N95, KN95 or KN94 masks are highly recommended but not required.
10:30 a.m. service: N95, KN95 or KN94 masks continue to be required. This precaution provides protection for vulnerable congregants and allows young, unvaccinated children to be in the Sanctuary.
On Campus – Masking Highly Recommended
DCC's Session continues to HIGHLY RECOMMEND, but not require, masking indoors as we return to our in-person activities. Having said that, groups are encouraged to discuss and agree to the precautions they will take so that everyone in the group feels safe. Groups may choose to require more, but not less, stringent precautions.
For all who attend Sunday School, we require proof of full vaccination, including booster shots for all who are eligible.
Discovery Time (DT) is a short in-person Bible story time offered in the Sanctuary during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, and is followed by Sunday School. Children attending DT will be asked to follow the same COVID precautions as those attending the service: i.e., full vaccination (as eligible) or testing within 72 hours of events at DCC, and high-quality masks. Everyone age 2 and over will be required to wear an N95, KN95 or KF94 mask while indoors. We have additional masks of this kind on hand.
For children who do not wish to go into the Sanctuary for DT, or who cannot be vaccinated or test, childcare will be provided outdoors and DT will be available for you to watch from home on the DCC YouTube channel. For all children attending Sunday School or other childcare sessions, please be sure to bring proof of vaccination for your children, or email a photo of their card tokate@dccpres.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
Put down the knitting, the book and the broom!
Come to the Cabaret!
A great lineup of singers, comedians, artistic flair and local Latina Band "Las Raices," all performing to raise funds for our music program and a local charity. Tickets on sale soon!
We are still looking for a couple of acts -- magicians, dancers, jugglers, spoon players or something else! Please contact me if you are interested.
Emma Turnbull
Minister of Music
Deborah Jory, Elisa Stone, Harriet Page and Mark Alburger hear the music play!
All in the Family
We learned this week of the death of Rachel Kessler following a long illness. Rachel was deeply involved in DCC's music programs and served as the director of the Davis Chorale and Davis Children's Chorale. Memorial plans are still pending. Please hold her children Carol Ann, John and William in your prayers as they grieve this loss.
Katie Kingston had surgery this morning. We are hoping for a succesful outcome and pray for her healing and for the family as she recuperates.
If you would like to explore what it is to be part of DCC's family, please come to Curiosity Café this Sunday at 11:40 a.m. in the Fireside Room. We will have pizza and salad for lunch before the meeting. Child care will be provided as well. So, bring the kids for lunch before the meeting after the late service. Please RSVP to me so we can order lunch!
The Very Latest
Our Monday Reiki Clinic has two 30-minute openings on Monday afternoon. Please contact Elizabeth Fulmer at elizabethafulmer@gmail.com to snag on of those slots. Suggested: $30.
The EFT Tapping class on September 17 is full.
Elisa Stone, Minister of Congregational Care
elisa@dccpres.org
Would you enjoy serving as a liturgist a DCC's Sunday services?
Generous DCCers who attended the Ethnic Concerns Consultation Retreat years ago would like others to have the wonderful experience they had. They are offering $125 scholarships for up to four people to attend, preferably double occupancy rooms to maximize the number of people who can attend.Please make sure to us the code “PCUSA22”. If you are interested in this scholarship, please email office@dccpres.orgwith your registration confirmation. Grateful to our generous donors for this gift!
To register or for more information: https://zephyrpoint.org/programs/adult/ecc/ David Seungil Rue, davidsrue@gmail.com (916)747-9515
Rev. Nancy Clegg, nancy.clegg@sbcglobal.net (209)988-5968
________________________________ Want an easy way to connect with all things peace, justice and advocacy-related in the Presbyterian Church (USA)? The Office of Public Witness is your best resource! In addition to the website, they also send out a newsletter than provides a convenient way to take action on a range of justice-related issues. Subscribe here. City of Davis Respite Center The city is seeking volunteers for its daytime respite center for people who are living without homes. The center at 530 L Street is open each week Monday to Saturday. The facility is a low-barrier day shelter that provides basic needs and case management to people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will ensure clients are checked-in and have access to the services provided. The main job duties for the volunteers are to check-in clients and assist with food, showers, mail and laundry.
Support for Refugees Would you like to learn more about the Ukrainian and Afghan refugees arriving in our area?
Join friends and neighbors at a Zoom presentation on refugee resettlement efforts in Yolo County. Bob Wohlsen, Donor and Volunteer Coordinator for the northern diocese of the Episcopal Church, will discuss refugee resettlement and the many ways—both large and small—that we can help families who have traveled here to escape war in their home countries.
Congregations in Woodland and Davis are exploring ways to help and will present an informational program on Zoom followed by a discussion. There will be an opportunity to join in a group effort to help a refugee family, however, there is no obligation to volunteer. You are welcome to attend the meeting simply to learn about the many small groups who are working together to welcome a refugee family to Northern California.
If you would like to receive a Zoom link to the program on September 15 at 1 p.m., please email Molly atm3hillis@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Pete Haws
Ministry of Compassion, Peace and Justice
Some events have fees that go to the event facilitators. Cost, however, is never a barrier at DCC. It is part of our mission to welcome all! You are invited to pay what is affordable for your budget. You are also invited to contribute to the Scholarship Fund as you are able.
Music at DCC: You're Invited!
Our music program resumes just after Labor Day and we invite you to be a part of it! Please contact Emma Turnbull, DCC's Minister of Music at emma@dccpres.org
Bell Choir
Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Worship Band
Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursdays, 7:15-9 p.m. Kids' Choir - delayed until 9/16
Fridays, ages 5-7: 4:30-5 p.m.
Fridays, ages 8 and up: 5-5:30 p.m.
and don't forget!
The C Street Ukulele Band Tuesdays, 11 a.m. The C Street Ukulele Band welcomes uke players and singers of all ages, all levels, to share the joys of ukulele and song.
Please contact:
Lynn DeLapp lynndelapp@me.com
Karen Johns: karenlbj@gmail.com or
Barbara Greene: barbarag1021@gmail.com
All of the musical groups rehearse in the Music Room.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Davis Community Church is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. This blood drive is our way of giving you an opportunity to help save lives.
Wednesday, September 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
421 D Street, Davis, CA 95616
You must:
- be in good health and feeling well
- be at least 18 years old
- weigh at least 110 lbs.
There is no upper age limit for blood donations.
Finally! Great weather! Come on out!
Totally casual. Refreshments and time with friends old and new.
For families with little one, pizza dinner is provided at 5 p.m.; childcare begins at 5:45 p.m.
The City of Davis thought we had a good idea and decided to throw a party in the park on Thursday evenings! In the Davisphere, there will be food and beverage vendors, family entertainment including face painting, a 360 photo booth, live music, and more. So, make it a night! Come to Holy Happy Hour and wander over of the park for dinner and entertainment! Parking will be more limited. Be sure to allow extra time.
Bring your gardening tools, gloves, hat and water bottle.
We will be weeding and trimming.
cleaning Fellowship Hall kitchen, and window washing!
If we have the volunteers, we will add to the list!
Jobs large and small!
Jobs for all ages!
The Ripple Effect of Having a MAP to make decisions easier
With Gitane, Ph.D.
It’s a new world, a new day, and it could be a new You! You might need an updated GPS with newer maps, fresh ideas, wise perspectives, and spirit-lifting inspiration. Sign up for this class and Dr. G will teach the Four C’s and the Pyramid Power Principles:
The Four C’s
Four simple yet profound & practical values that provide a daily MAP as you move along in this adventure called life, as it is in the HERE & NOW!
Pyramid Power
Three rotating corners that provide food for thought and nourishment for well-being, even in “rough & tough” circumstances.
. Saturday, September 17
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
via Zoom
Cost: $25 (or pay what is affordable for you) Register here. Once you register, a Zoom link will be provided.
Prime Timers are Ready to Reboot!
Bring a salad to share and join in the fun!
RSVP to Susan Larsen: susanclarsen@gmail.com
The class will be a Bible Study of the New Testament featuring
2 – 4-week sessions – 9/26 – 10/17, a 2-week break, then 11/7 – 11/28
An overview of the whole New Testament
A week on each gospel
A brief review of the first days of the church with various apostles
A brief overview of the various letters to communities and individuals
An introduction to The Revelation of John
Some history, culture, terminology, tools, various genre of the day
Text:The Bible from Scratch – The New Testament for Beginners by Donald L. Griggs
The user-friendly book is more of a workbook than a theological tome, using some bullet and outline format as opposed to long chapters. Where to find the book.
Cameron Gibbs, a member of DCC since 1985, has been in love with God and the Bible her whole life. As a lay person, she has taken and facilitated several classes for youth and adults. She has been interested in social justice and inclusion issues since childhood. She is a registered professional civil engineer with a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in addition to her B.S. in Civil Engineering. Her hobbies include theology and SoulCollage®. She is eclectic, has an off the wall sense of humor, and lives at Atria Covell Gardens where she manages The Country Store.
FloColab: Collective Blossoming for Young(ish) Adults
Mondays@6 p.m.
Christian and Katie Georgely's home 2850 Concord Ave., Davis
Child care is available at DCC and begins at 5:45 p.m.
The group meets outdoors and requires that all who attend are fully vaccinated.
Florilegium collaborative: a place for young(ish) adults to explore Christian faith in a supportive space. Affectionately called Flo CoLab, we collectively decide the subjects and materials we want to study together as we each seek to understand and practice our faith. We aim to be rooted in and wrestling with this faith, to explicitly consider multiple perspectives, and to build community. While we may study deep topics, we focus on building relationships and having fun. We welcome young(ish) adults to our
weekly meetings!
To receive the latest updates for Flo CoLab,
please send an email to eunbee@dccpres.org with “subscribe” in the subject line.
Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in the Fireside Room
Wednesdays at 8 a.m. on Zoom
Centering Prayer quiets the mind and allows us to be open to the gift of God’s presence.
Please contact Susie O'Bryant (susieobryant@sbcglobal.net) to receive a weekly meditation piece and an invitation to the Zoom group.
Play School Experience
It's fun! It's free! Bring your little ones for quality play time!
For more information, please contact Kate Boxeth at kate@dccpres.org.
Wednesday Zoom Prayer Gathering
The "Zoom Prayer Room" opens at 11:50 a.m. which allows time to connect with others before the prayer time begins. At 12:05 p.m. we'll grow quiet and prepare for prayer. All are welcome!
