In her book, “Help, Thanks, Wow”, Anne Lamott wrote “Gratitude begins in our hearts and then dovetails into behavior. It almost always makes you willing to be of service, which is where the joy resides.” This Sunday, we will explore how the whole of the earth, even the Leviathan (Psalm 104), is inviting us into this renewed call of gratitude, the type of gratitude that is the catalyst for becoming a community known for joy and service. Finally, we want to say a blessing and thank you to our guests from this past Sunday, Rev. Adam Mixon and Pastor Adrienne Mixon. Adam and Adrienne shared in word and song how prophetic joy invites us to “sing even when it’s raining.” Below are ways for you to get connected to one another and the life and work of this community in San Francisco called City Church.

THIS WEEKEND
F.O.P.S. Meetup This Saturday, 9-11am
Families of Preschoolers, join your Sunday morning friends for a Saturday family adventure in a new corner of the city, from 9-11am every second Saturday. This Saturday we’ll be in Golden Gate Park at Koret Playground. Register here.

Elements of Faith, Salvation This Sunday!
It’s not too late to join our post worship service 6 week group experience, Elements of Faith. This Sunday Pastor Emily will be leading a discussion on the topic of Salvation. Because our salvation is bound up together, we’ll explore how God invites us into the life-long work of healing and restoration. Elements of Faith is a great step toward joining the membership of City Church and getting to know more about how we operate. IMPORTANT: This will be the FINAL open registration for this current group experience. Can’t make it this time around? We plan on offering this course a few times a year. Registration requested; Lunch and childcare provided!

SAVE THE DATE
Congregational Meeting, Sunday, February 19th, 2023
Next Sunday following worship is our Winter Congregational Meeting. We’ll be sharing some visioning updates from our elder board and staff, information about staffing transitions and search, as well as a financial update on our stewardship campaign. Registration is requested for lunch and childcare. 

Baptisms and New Members on Sunday, February 19th, 2023
Join us as we welcome new members to God’s family through the sacrament of baptism!  If you are interested in being baptized, or having your child baptized contact Pastor Emily.

Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Join us for our Ash Wednesday service as we collectively begin the season of Lent, a 40-day period of self-examination, reflection, and spiritual renewal. At the service, we are marked with a cross made of ashes on the forehead to remind us of our connection to God, to creation, and to one another across space and time. If you would like to join remotely, and would like a kit to participate in making ashes at home, email Jason by Sunday, February 12th, with your mailing address.

Parent/CareGiver Whine & Cheese Social, Thursday, February 23rd, 6:30-8pm
Raising kids is messy but the good thing is we don't have to take this journey alone! Join fellow parents for a night of conversation & connection hosted by our family ministry directors Barbara & Joshua. Together we'll celebrate parenting wins & failures, share stories & challenges about what's coming up for our kids this year. Register here.