Community Worship—March 24, 2020
You are invited to refer this bulletin for our Zoom Community Worship at 11:10am, Tuesday, March 24. You can join the gathering as follows: by Zoom from any computer or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/793319236. from the Zoom app, enter Meeting ID 793 319 236. from a landline or mobile phone, dial 669 900 6833 and enter Meeting ID…
A Mantra for a Pandemic: God is our Refuge
Modeled on Psalm 46 (NRSV and The Voice, adapted by Rev. Todd Atkins-Whitley) Read in a gathering, the community is invited to sign or say aloud the words shown in bold and supply the words in pink. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. …in a pandemic …in…
Bulletin for Community Worship—March 17, 2020
Please refer to this bulletin for our Zoom Community Worship at 11:10am, Tuesday, March 17. You can join the gathering as follows: https://zoom.us/j/829606149 One tap mobile +16699006833,,829606149# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 829 606 149
Pacific Islander Formation
Pacific Islander Formation On February 15, 2020, PSR’s Pacific Islander students, sponsored by the Asian American Initiative at PSR, hosted a conversation and celebration of Pacific Islander topics focused on spiritual and identity formation. In recognition of Pacific Islander faith and culture, this full day of student-led workshops, insightful guest speakers, and traditional and contemporary…
Hunger Forum with Barbara Lee at PSR
PSR Community continues in prayer as UMC discerns next steps
Dear PSR Community: A news release from the UMC announced this last week that “A diverse, 16-member group of United Methodist bishops and other leaders has offered a proposal that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination.” The unofficial group representing progressive, centrist, and conservative leaders as…
Finding Harmony
I was born in Oakland, California. My parents were pastors, but my elders were Black Panthers. I was trained to live and be willing to lay down my life for my people. I was trained to help people struggle for a life worth living in honor of God. My elders were ideological Communists based heavily in…