One Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. World Communion Sunday/ Peace and Global Witness Offering
2022 International Festival Davis Coffee Connect Zoom Café COVID Precautions
Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Calling Liturgists: Updated List for Fall Announcements New! Bell Choir News: Honoring Norma! All in the Family New! Congregational Meeting 10/16 New! New DCC Website! New! Interim Pastor Update New! All Comers Dinner Groups Welcome UCD Students: 10/26 New! Job Opportunity: Digital Presentation Operator
Upcoming Events Bible from Scratch: Last Chance! New! Baking Party 10/9 Updated! Joy in the Journey: Two Groups New! Heaiing Sound Bath with Mantras 10/15 New! State Ballot Measures with Timm Herdt 10/16 Dimensions of Dementia 10/16 New! Dia de los Muertos 10/23 New! Buliding Relationships Ongoing Groups/Events FloColab: Mondays Centering Prayer: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Playschool Experience: Tuesdays C Street Ukulele Band Wednesday Zoom Prayer Gathering Friday Reiki Sessions Community Partners Giving to DCC Stay Connected Online
Davis Community Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Sunday at DCC
Worship All Together: One Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Live-Streamed on the DCC YouTube Channel
On World Communion Sunday the global church makes itself more fully aware of our communion, and we recognize our interconnectedness. We remember that on the road to Emmaus, the disciples recognized Jesus in a stranger’s face at the table as they conversed and broke bread. In the same way, we trust that God reveals God’s self to us when we share stories around the table. Join us this Sunday to listen to the unique stories of communion from our community members and how each story can reveal the holy among us. Luke 24.13-35
World Communion Sunday
Peace and Global Witness Offering
World Communion Sunday celebrates the diversity and unity of Christian churches around the world. You are invited to join in this joyful celebration and wear clothing that reflects your cultural connections and heritage.
Davis Community Church will receive the Peace & Global Witness Offering, one of four annual denominational offerings. This offering enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice in our own communities and across the world through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness. Read more about one project..
To participate you may:
Make a contribution at the worship service. Look for ushers at the doors as you exit.
Contribute online. Choose Specific Donation Fund: PCUSA Peace and Global Witness.
Send a check to DCC at 412 C St., Davis, CA 95616 Memo: Peace & Global Witness.
Text "Peace" to (530)771-6010. You will be prompted for additional information.
Thank you for your participation in the Peace & Global Witness Offering!
From the Compassion, Peace & Justice Ministry
2022 International Festival Davis
Pairing nicely with the international nature of World Communion Sunday is the 2022 International Festival Davis in Central Park on October 2. The DCC Compassion, Peace & Justice Ministry will have a table at the festival and will be hosting our friends from Do Good Shop and Heifer International. Wander on over after church and enjoy the music, activities, food and art from around the world!
Would you enjoy serving as a liturgist at DCC's Sunday services? Sign up here as your schedule allows. Liturgists read Bible readings, prayers and/or announcements that are written for the service.
We will provide training!
Coffee Connect
Thanks to Jeanie Istas and Gayna Lamb-Bang 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.
Good News! The COVID Community Level has dropped from MEDIUM to LOW. COVID Community Transmission, which refers to healthcare facilities, remains SUBSTANTIAL. For now, we continue to require masks at the Sunday worship service. Masks remain "recommended" for those over age 60 and for those in fragile health. Yolo County Health Department
DCC's Session will review our current COVID precautions at its October meeting. We will let you know of any changes.
Vaccination Required
We continue to require full vaccination, including one booster shot, or testing within 72 hours of events at DCC. Additional booster shots are recommended for all who are eligible.
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.
DCC Bell Choir News: Honoring Norma!
We honor the legacy and the blessing of Norma Meyer, whose bell-directing tenure since 1977 launched many a ringer and fostered a very solid, talented bell choir. Norma was recognized in worship September 25, for her outstanding leadership. We wish her well as she takes a well-deserved rest from every Wednesday night commitments! Blessings, Norma!
Please welcome interim Bell Director, Rev. Deb Grundman has been hired. Deb comes with over 30 years of bell-ringing and directing experience serving as an ordained minister of music in the United Methodist Church. She lives in Woodland where she directs the Glory Shakers at the United Methodist Church.
Deb's family includes husband, Gary, two sons, and two grandsons. Along with music, Deb enjoys traveling and quilting. Deb looks forward to sharing together with the DCC Bell Choir and prays their sharing enhances your
worship experience.
All in the Family
Please join us for a celebration of life for Rachel Kessler on Saturday, November 5 at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall....Cynthia Gerber is home from New York and a visit with the newest Gerber. Eleanor Louise (LuLu) Gerber was born to JB and Robyn Gerber on August 28. Cynthia and LuLu's sister, Mickey, are smitten!
There are many who are suffering in grief, anticipatory grief and illness in our midst. Please hold those who are suffering, named and unnamed, in your prayers.
Elisa Stone, Minister of Congregational Care
elisa@dccpres.org
Congregational Meeting DCC's Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, October 16 after the worship service at
11:40 a.m. The purpose is to vote to approve Barbara Greene as Ruling Elder on the DCC Session, our governing board. Barbara has served previously and is nominated to step in to an unexpired term vacated by Emily March.
Having a quorum is essential so we can take a vote and enable the Session to move on with important work! Please plan to attend this brief but important meeting!
JoAnn Diel, Clerk of Session
Announcing a New Website! Davis Community Church has a new website at the same address: www.dccpres.org. The new site is an important outreach to newcomers and to people who are curious about DCC. Our aim is to make the new site image-driven, user friendly, and transparent regarding our values as a Christian congregation in the 21st century. On the administrative end, we sought a platform that is easily updated, which will make it easier to
keep current.
We want to thank Kate Boxeth for her work on this project. Kate gathered input from numerous people and professional sources. She did the research and reconciled many varying viewpoints. We are grateful for Kate's vision and patience! We will be working to smooth out any bumps in the weeks ahead. Please be patient as we navigate the learning curve.
Update: Interim Pastor Nominating Committee
Your IPNC (Moira Acosta, Hanna Bartman, Marian Derby, Katie Georgely, Leslyn Skog, Charlotte Zhang), with the support of Pastor Mike Umbenhaur from the Presbytery, has been hard at work searching for our interim pastor. IPNC has been meeting at least one a week since the week of August 8.
We have been blessed to have wonderful candidates to consider. IPNC believes we will find someone with significant expertise to support our congregation through this time of transition. While we wish we could be giving an update that someone has accepted the call, both the candidates and IPNC are being intentional with the discernment process.
IPNC does wish to share with you an overview of what has been occurring to reassure you that thoughtful progress is being made. Here is an overview
We invited five candidates to be considered for the interim position.
Three individuals the Presbytery identified for us and two individuals we independently identified as possible candidates.
One candidate declined the invitation as they are still completing a call at a different congregation.
Four candidates who accepted our offer were interviewed, using questions that were developed with the input of staff and ministry chairs.
We strived to evaluate our candidates in an intentional way that reduced bias and can help us objectively evaluate whether a candidate should be considered further.
Of the four candidates, one candidate removed themself from the process after accepting a call at another congregation.
Based on our evaluation of the interviews, we proceeded moving into the next part of the process with our top candidates.
The next steps in the process included a one-on-one with Pastor Eunbee and additional conversations with IPNC Session members (Moira Acosta, Hanna Bartman, Katie Georgely, and Leslyn Skog).
Understanding that these are significant decisions for all parties involved, one candidate, upon request, visited DCC to help with their discernment process, and final conversations with candidates are in progress.
As IPNC works on securing an interim pastor, we appreciate the congregation's support and patience. We understand that this process may be longer than we desired and have reached out to the Presbytery for assistance. We are now exploring options on how to support the congregation, especially our amazing staff, while our search process continues. Should there be updates to our process or additional support that we can share, we will be sure to let you know.
All Comers Dinner Groups Interested in getting together with a few other DCC people/families for dinner at each other’s houses (or other locations) on a monthly basis?We have been doing this at DCC for about 20 years, but not for the last 2 years due to COVID.We are restarting dinner groups this year.Good food and friends.What could be better!For more information email Debbie and Bob Fung at: fungfmly@pacbell.net or call us at: (530)400-6590 (Bob) or (530)400-5554 (Debbie). Read more about Groups at DCC.The suggested ages ranges are flexible; no one will ask for your ID!
What's important is that we all find ways to make connections and build meaningful relationships. Do that and you will live longer!
Welcome Students with Home-Cooked Love! Would you like to welcome students who are part of our on-campus ministry, CA House? On Wednesday, October 26 we are asking that you welcome 5-7 students into your home for a home-cooked meal (or even pizza!) so they can feel some DCC love! If you can host that night, please contact me. I will connect you with a small group of students.
Elisa Stone, Minister of Congregational Care
elisa@dccpres.org
Job Opportunity at DCC: Digital Presentation Operator
DCC is seeking an individual to operate production software and live-stream internet broadcasts for weekly Sunday morning services. Assistance for additional services during the weeks of Christmas and Easter, and for other occasional special events may be requested.
Part-time: Sundays, 4 hours per week. $18 hour. Read more about the job duties and requirements.
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.
Last Chance! 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.
Join some fun fellowship for a baking party. Those who baked last time sure enjoyed themselves!
We might even need to taste a few of what we bake! Go home or out to lunch after church, then return and mix and stir with the fun crowd at DCC!
JOY IN THE JOURNEY WOMEN’S CIRCLE Updated group info
First Thursdays
October – February
6:30 – 8 p.m.
via Zoom
Second Thursdays
October - February
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Fireside Room
The Women’s Circle includes a gentle invitation for women to explore, reflect, journal and share (optionally) their authentic inner experience.
Healing Sound Bath with Mantras
(Yoga Nidra) New Date: Saturday, October 15, 7-9 p.m.
Fireside Room
Experience the ultimate in deep relaxation and meditation. Let your worries melt away as we walk you through a deep full-body relaxation, resting every muscle step-by-step. Soft acoustic live music and sacred mantras help you let go of unwanted emotions, tightness and what no longer serves you. Open your heart to peace, joy and a more relaxed outlook.
Anna Matthews: hello@davismeditation.com
davismeditation.com
Voting:Statewide Ballot Measures with Timm Herdt Sunday, October 16, 12 noon
after the congregational meeting
DCC Library
There are 7 statewide propositions on the ballot this fall for the November 8 General Election. It can be confusing! Timm Herdt will explain each proposition, provide some context, and review which groups are supporting and opposing each measure. Timm suggests you have your voter guide on hand so you can refer to it and make notes. He will NOT tell you how to vote!
Timm Herdt is a retired political reporter and columnist for Scripps Howard News Service who spent the last 20 years of his career working out of Sacramento covering California public affairs and politics. He won numerous awards for reporting on a variety of subject areas, including business, the environment, health care, and explanatory journalism. For many years he presented similar sessions for the Ventura County League of Women Voters. The videos were distributed to League chapters around the state and shown on local public-interest TV channels. Timm lives in Davis with his wife, Julie, who works on the church staff.
Need childcare? Please contact Kate Boxeht at kate@dccpres.oprg.
Please give us about 5 days notice so we have time to find an available caregiver.
If you prefer to tune in via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96612192374?pwd=ak1BOHZRRUlyd2VZb2JPWFBtYUtYQT09
Meeting ID: 966 1219 2374
Compassion, Peace & Justice Ministry
Over the next 14 months, DCC will offer a series of educational sessions related to dementia. Eleven events – eight videos and three live presentations by experts from the Alzheimer’s Association will support those whose lives are touched by dementing illnesses. We will show videos by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Snow’s experience in neurological impairment care spans both her personal and professional life. Her life’s mission is to shed a positive light on dementia. Teepa Snow and the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) share education related to dementia to increase understanding as to the cause of dementia and how to support those living with brain change in a positive and respectful way.
Schedule: Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room or via Zoom.
"Healthy Living for your Brain and Body" Alzheimer’s Association, October 16
“Progression of Dementia with Teepa Snow” video, November 20
“Spirituality in Dementia Care with Teepa Snow” video, January 15
"Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia" Alzheimer’s Association, February 19
“It’s All in Your Approach with Teepa Snow” video, March 19
“The Journey of Dementia with Teepa Snow” video, May 21
"Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances" Alzheimer’s Association, June 18
“Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care with Teepa Snow” video, July 16
“The Art of Caregiving with Teepa Snow” video, September. 17
“In-Home Dementia Care with Teepa Snow” video, October 15
” Improving Communications in Dementia Care with Teepa Snow” video, November 19
For questions please call Elisa Stone, Minister of Congregational Care
(530)753-2894 ext. 106 or elisa@dccpres.org.
Dia de los Muertos: Lunch, Skull-Making & Movie Come enjoy some intergenerational fun with the whole church family! Come decorate a sugar skull, learn about Dia de los Muertos and have some fun that concludes with the wonderful animated movie
"Book of Life."
Child care for little ones will be available.
PLEASE RSVP so we know how much food to order! Click here.
Building Relationships with Nonviolent Communication
Would you like to learn a tried and true, effective approach to quality conversations? As an extension to our Racial Equity and Inclusion training, come learn to have loving conversations with others.
Sunday, October 23 after the second service
Fireside Room
No need to sign up. Free!
Facilitator: Maria Cartwright.
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.
The C Street Ukulele Band Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Music Room
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
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!
