Doing the Work: Confronting and Addressing Our Role in Systemic Racism - Resources
Video – The Little Problem I Had Renting A House – James A. White, Sr.
A powerful story about the lived experience of “everyday racism” — and how it echoes today in the way he’s had to teach his grandchildren to interact with police. Click here for video
Dated List of our Enews Anti-Racism resources from are on the website and will be updated weekly. Click here for list.
Green Team – Environmental Forum – Rising Seas – Sept. 22
The Environmental Forum of Marin presents, “Rising Seas, Resilience, and Retreat,” online on September 22, 2020 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
Seas are rising quickly and we must Act Now to protect our communities and ensure our environment is able to strategically adapt to changing shorelines.
This event covers both the science and the emotional experience of what it means “to lose a world in slow motion.” Elizabeth Rush, author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist book “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore” reports from affected communities while Christina Toms and Bob Battalio contribute their expertise in nature-based adaptation strategies that build capacity for communities to become more resilient.
We can’t stop the sea from rising but we can take action to protect our communities and adapt to changing conditions.
The FPCSR Green Team strongly recommends this important program.
Register at: https://marinefm.org/event-3937584
Loving Our Neighbors – The Mission Committee
Thank you for your donations to Sonoma families affected by the fires. A check for $1270 has been sent to Rev. Curran Reichert and the First Congregational Church in Sonoma for gift cards to help families with groceries and gas. Thank you for your generosity and caring!
Pedal for Protein – P4P
Help Support Local Food Banks and Pop-Up Pantries in Northern CA in this time of great need
Click here to read about how you can log miles and/or donate money to this important mission project.
Click here for video
Click here to donate
List of Agencies for Donations – Suggested by Mission Committee
On the Zoom gathering last Sunday, a few people asked about where people are donating funds to help with urgent current needs in our community and country. The Mission Committee has put together a list of agencies they recommend. Click here for list.
Wednesday Book Reflections on Zoom
New – September Bible Study on Revelation with Rev. Bob Hirni
Although brimming with mysterious symbolism, Revelation is a book of hope that has sustained the oppressed through the ages. Whether you are a seasoned student of the Bible or new to its study, gain a deeper understanding of this often misunderstood but ultimately hopeful text.
Send your questions to Bob Hirni - rhirni@aol.com
Zoom Weekly Discussion – Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Wednesday, September 16
Revelation 6
Book Groups
Women’s Book Group
Our book for September is Astoria by Peter Stark. We will be meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, September 30 at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to join in the discussion. For more information contact Susan Isler susan.isler.sport@gmail.com
Men’s Book Group
We are meeting via Zoom at 8:30 am. September book - Fascism: A Warning by Madeleine Albright
September 24, Chapters 17 - 17
All men are welcome.
For info contact Alan Pabst ajpabst@aol.com
Zoom Info for all gatherings
Click on link (includes password)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/738258079?pwd=Z3pKTXVYQU5TWTE4dXgxakd2dUtGZz09
or Click on link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/738258079
Password for the FPCSR Zoom room. 996359
Meeting ID: 738 258 079
Call in number 1-669-900-9128
Zoom Sundays Today 11:00 am – 11:45 Coffee Hour and Conversation
+ Share responses to the sermon and service based on your personal experiences.
Wednesday Book Study 12:00 noon
Wednesday Reflections Bible study. All are welcome.
Centering Prayer Thursdays 10:00 am
Contact Kay Collette for information kaycollette25@gmail.com
Financial Support
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First Presbyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
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