Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international event observed annually on November 20th. 

Begun in 1998, it is a day for the transgender and gender-variant community to memorialize those who have been murdered over the previous year because of their real or perceived gender identity or gender expression.

 These events serve as a way to mourn those we have lost as well as call attention to the violence the trans* community faces. This year the University Chapel at UC Berkeley will be holding a Eucharistic service and a reading of the names. We hope you join us for the service at 5:00 pm.   

This Sunday we observe Bread for the World Sunday. Bread for the World Sunday offers an opportunity for us to engage in God's work to end hunger. 

We join thousands of other Christians across the country as we lift up our voices on behalf of hungry people. Join us as we celebrate our calling as Jesus' disciples to work for justice for hungry people.

Come join us in an opportunity for children and youth of all ages to engage in advocacy about immigration issues. Thousands of parents are deported away from their children every year in the United States. 

Let our children's voices be heard through the We Belong Together letter writing campaign! Click here for more information!

An Invitation to Participate in a Listening Session about the Synod's Mission and 2014-15 Proposed Budget

        Tuesday, Nov. 27 - 6:30--8:00 p.m.

        Holy Cross Lutheran Church

        1020 Mocho Street, Livermore

If you plan to participate in this meeting, please contact Douglas C. Miller, Synod Vice President at 925-989-6599 or by email.  Participation will be limited to the first 75 respondents.

During the month of November we remember those who have died, especially those most dear to us.

Please bring with you to church framed photos of loved ones to be placed during the month on the altar. 

This month's Green Challenge is themed "Consumption" and the Green Team came up with a multitude of great ideas. 

Sadly we saw the narrow defeat of Proposition 37 this month, which would have required the labeling of GMO foods. 

The Consumption Green Challenge offers great responses on how we can be informed and empowered in our buying choices.  

Teeda Valeriano invites to come to Sing For Your Sugar, a December Dessert Salon. 

The concert will feature a new east bay women's collective called Lady Parts, performing music from many times and genres. 

Click here for more information!

VOTE on Sunday, November 25, 2012.

As a membership organization, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is unique to the financial services world in many ways. Members choose who will represent them on the national board of directors governing the organization as well as choose their local chapter leadership board. 

Thrivent Financial supports our Community Meal with funding every year and has just awarded our campus ministry a $500 grant to match our parking fundraising during football games.