God's Word for January
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The month begins with the aroma of Christmas still in the air: Wise Men come visiting from the East... Then it's fast-forward 30 years to the baptism of Jesus... After which we'll take a 5-week break from the assigned lectionary texts. Instead, we will dig into First Peter, a little letter packed with the good news that, believing in the Risen Christ, we're "all new people." (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 |
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Christmas Eve
Lessons, Carols & Candles
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
(special music and carol singing begins at 6:00)
Share the joy, majesty and mystery of Jesus' birth through song, scripture and the lighting of candles. (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 |
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Christmas Sing-along
Sunday, December 14
Sing your favorite Christmas songs--from Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus--led by choirs, soloists, piano, organ, trumpets and more! Followed by refreshments, cookie decorating, and photos with Santa for the little ones! (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 |
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God's Word for December
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As everyone around us seems to rush towards Christmas, we slow down on purpose -- to relive the world's long wait for the birth of Christ. Advent rituals, prophetic scriptures, fidgeting hearts and minds -- week by week we long for the joy of Christmas. And then, at last -- Hallelujah! (full story) |
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| Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 |
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Hallelujah!
Handel's "Messiah" & the Bible
Tuesdays, Dec. 2-16, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
Pastor Jack Buckley presents recorded selections from G. F. Handel's beloved oratorio and a study of key Bible passages behind the music. A wonderful way to prepare your heart and mind for what Christmas is all about. (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008 |
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Holiday Homes Tour
Saturday, December 13
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Our historic Sanctuary building will once again be included on the Alameda Family Services' Homes for the Holidays tour. Hundreds of guests will pass through the Greek Revival worship center, admiring its stained glass windows and myriad architectural details, and linger in the Fellowship Hall afterward for holiday refreshments. (full story) |
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| Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2008 |
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First Presbyterian
Church of Alameda
2001 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
P: (510) 522 1477
F: (510) 522 2590
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