As we enter this third week of Lent, we have the opportunity to continue reflecting on place – what it represents, how we shape it, and how it shapes us. Joshua Jalandoon, our director of Student Ministries, will reflect on Jesus’ ministry in Judea and the story of Bartimaeus. We’ll also have an opportunity to hear testimony from our very own Rev. Paul Trudeau of City Hope. As we continue to create a sense of place for our community in the church and throughout the city, don’t forget to stick around for our Third Sundays fellowship after worship! We’ll bring the donuts, coffee and pickleball, you bring something sweet or savory to share. And, on Saturday, be sure to join us for our next prayer walk. We’ll gather at 9:30am on the NE Corner of Portsmouth Sq in Chinatown with Steve Hong of Kingdom Rice. (If you missed our walk last week in the Western Addition, know that you can check out the full walk– with audio–on the City Church app in the Resource Tab.) God is up to good and beautiful things in this good and beautiful city. Come and be part of it!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
April 2nd | Palm Sunday Worship at 10am at The Russian Center
April 6th | Maundy Thursday Home Gatherings - 6-8pm (Reserve Your Spot Here)
April 7th | Good Friday Service - 5-6pm at The Russian Center
April 8th | Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil Service - 4pm-5:45pm at The Russian Center
April 9th | Easter Sunday - 11am at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Learn more here.
STAFF SEARCHES
We’re hiring! You can view the position descriptions HERE.
Applications for these positions will be available until April 30th.
Hiring teams are being assembled to review job applications, craft questions for each candidate based on congregational feedback loops, and conduct interviews.
Applications to serve on a team are due today. Apply HERE.
Lenten Prayer Walks, Saturdays, 9:30-11am
During Lent we will be engaging in the practice of walking with some of our partners (Open Door Legal, Kingdom Rice and City Hope SF) in the neighborhoods they call home and work for justice. These walks are intended to stir our imaginations for how we are shaped by place and how places shape us. Register here and join us in the following neighborhoods:
- 3/18: Chinatown - THIS SATURDAY!
- 3/25: Excelsior
- 4/8: Tenderloin
BIPOC KICKBACK, Tuesday, March 21, 6-8pm
This is a monthly space for community and casual hanging out. Come for all or part of the night. Address will be emailed so please sign up is required. Register Here.
MAKING MARRIAGE WORK, April 21-23
Join other couples for a Gottman Workshop to strengthen your marriage commitment. This workshop is for marriages of all ages and stages, healths and experiences, and LGBTQ inclusive. Cost is $300 per couple and includes some and will include childcare, some meals, and materials. Space is limited so sign up ASAP here. Scholarships are available here.
QUEER LUNCH BREAK, Sunday, March 26th, following worship
All LGBTQIA+ City Churchers are invited to a lunch following morning worship to discuss what’s on our mind about the present and future of queer community life at City Church. It’ll be an opportunity to get to know Pastor Emily a little better, have our voices heard, and grow closer as we dream about the community that we aspire to build together. Register here for lunch and childcare.