Welcome
If you are seeking…
- a church that is guided by the teachings of Jesus in an open-minded and progressive way,
- a way to work for justice and peace, both locally and globally
- a beautiful, inspiring, natural setting,
- a diverse, inclusive, multi-racial, open and affirming community,
- inspiring preaching and music,
- a community where God’s love knows no bounds, where all are welcome, young, old, rich, poor, different colors and sexual orientation
- a nurturing faith community that supports families, one where your children can learn that God loves them
Then Skyline UCC is a true place for you.
Pentecost, Earth Day Mission: http://www.ucc.org/earth/
United for Marriage Equality: http://www.ucc.org/lgbt/issues/marriage-equality/
Month at a Glance
Every Sunday you are invited to join us for Choir Practice at 8:30 am; Worship at 10:00 am; Fellowship at 11:15 am – Child Care & Church School provided – see our Families section.
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PASTOR LAURIE’S SABBATICAL, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK…
From June 3 – Sept 3, I will be on sabbatical. Some of you might be wondering: What will you be doing? How can I contact you? Why a sabbatical? What’s the plan for Sunday worship and pastoral care? Who will be filling in while you’re away? If so, read on, and hopefully, I’ve anticipated and answered your questions.
Above all, I extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to this faith community, to our dedicated and capable church council members, to our highly capable and faithful sabbatical pastor, Rev. Drew Nettinga, to our talented and dedicated staff, and to you!
Blessings,
Pastor Laurie
Sunday Services: June 2013
Sunday Services begin at 10 A.M. (Except for May 19th when service begins at 5 pm)
Themes for May: Peace & Justice for ALL people and the planet.
Rev. Laurie Manning on sabbatical.
Rev. Drew Nettinga preaching*
- Sunday, June 2: Luke 7:1-10; Faith of an Outsider
- Sunday, June 9: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Gorgeous Compassion
- Sunday, June 16: 1 Kings 21:1-10, 15-21a; Choose Justice
- Sunday, June 23: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15a; In God’s Presence
- Sunday, June 30: Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Pick Up the Mantle
*Read all about our Sabbatical Pastor here!!
For a look at our Year at a Glance, click here!
Skyline & UCC Current Missions
WE CAN PUT AN END TO HUNGER HERE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY
For the second year in a row, this fall, Skyline has made a major donation and presented a matching challenge to major corporate sponsors to support the fundraising efforts of Alameda County Community Food Bank. Given the recent reports on poverty, particularly among children and the elderly in Alameda County, such donations are critical.
Suzanne Bateman, Executive Director ACCFB & Rev. Laurie Manning
In total, Skyline has contributed $30,000 over the past two years to ACCFB, our matching challenge has been met, and with their purchasing power, our gift has turned into over $500K worth of fresh healthy food for families here in Alameda County. Our efforts were made possible, through the grace of God, working through us, to provide for so many, just like the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, making the world, a bit more like the Kingdom of Heaven.
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WE CAN SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD!
For the fifth year in a row, this month, we will hold our annual Sierra Leone bike fundraiser, to fund five teachers in the school that we built in Makrommay, Sierra Leone, where 400 children from four villages come and learn. One of our beloved members, Sentho, was born in this village, and after the war, the school and much of the village was destroyed. Together, we are re-building the village and the lives of these children. (Click here to see a Thank You from the Children video.)
