Each year, the CCNC-N recognizes the great achievements for justice that have been contributed by Disciples in this region. The people who win the award (by nomination) exemplify the qualities of Dr. King.

Please Note: APPLICATIONS for MLK Nominations and MLK scholarship are available.

Applications available on regional web site:
To nominate an individual from this region for the annual MLK Award, fill out the form from this link:  MLK Application.

Recent award winners include Rev. Sandhya Jha Vy Nguyen, Jim Mutulski,  Clarence Johnson, and JoAnne Kagiwada.

To apply for the MLK Scholarship, please fill out the form from this link: Scholarship Application.

Recent scholarship winners include Lisa Smith, Micah Love, and Taulau Tupua.

A firm DEADLINE for both: October 30, 2015

Please address questions to Jan Warren at 925-934-3134 or jxwarren1947@yahoo.com.
Please mail the award or application to CCNC-N, attn.: Jan Warren at 9260 Alcosta Blvd, Ste. C-22, San Ramon, CA 94583-4143.

See us at the XPLOR and NAPAD events!

About a year ago, I made a video for the Selma Church for National Back to Church Sunday (when Janet Chapman was still our pastor). I haven't shared it with the region as I had my other videos--although I don't know why...

I just watched it again right now, and I feel led to share it with you and the Region because of what I found with the Disciples and the CCNC-N (which was the basis of my video)...

This is my dream for our region and our denomination...where our sanctuaries are flooding with people of because of what we truly have to offer to those who are still seeking and who are unchurched...where all are welcome, no matter what....

I really hope you enjoy the video as much as I did making it in the wee hours of the morning...

Click here to watch my video

In Matthew 5:23-24, NRSV Jesus says: "So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift." The assumption in the text is that Reconciliation is an urgent disposition. The scripture says, before you do anything in worship, before you worship Me with your gifts, be Reconciled. God created us to live harmonious lives with each other.

The annual Special Reconciliation Offering will be received September 27 and October 4. Your generous giving is needed now more than ever to increase efforts to promote conversation models for congregations to foster change. The last two annual gatherings have created opportunities to model conversations that move us towards reconciliation and justice.

Regional Hymn Festival - San Francisco Bay Area

El Sobrante United Methodist Church
670 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA

Date: October 11, 2015

Time: 6PM

Co-Sponsor: El Sobrante UMC
Contact Person: Eileen Johnson at eileen@damonstuneshop.com

Disciples resettle 8% of ALL refugees who enter thru Church World Service each year--and have helped more than 40,000 refugees since the end of World War II.  To do that, we partner with the 34 CWS refugee affiliate offices around the U.S.-including our partner Opening Doors Refugee office in Sacramento!

Nearly 20% of our country's approved 70,000 refugees for this fiscal year will arrive DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.  

Our Sacramento affiliate office, called Opening Doors, needs REFUGEE HOSPITALITY KITS to help welcome entering families!!

If you live within 50 miles of Sacramento, CAN YOUR CHURCH SPONSOR A FAMILY? OR:
CAN YOU GATHER THE ITEMS BELOW THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER?  
CAN YOU BRING ANY ITEMS ALREADY GATHERED TO THE REGIONAL NAPAD GATHERING ON SEPTEMBER 12TH FOR A FIRST "DISCIPLES MISSION DROP"?  Deliver between 10:30-12, to the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of SAC, at 251 South Ave., Sac.  95838.  
          
Contact Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director of Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries, at 202-957-7826 or sstanley@dhm.disciples.org if you cannot bring items on Sept. 12, to arrange for another delivery!!

Bedding Kits 2 pillows 2 pillow cases 1 queen (other) sheet set 1 quilt/bedspread 2 toothbrushes & toothpaste

Bath Kits 2 bath towels 2 hand towels 2 wash cloths 6 bars soap

School 1 backpack 2 notebooks 100 sheets paper 2 bottles glue 2 packages crayons 2 pair scissors

The women's Fall Retreat at Mission Springs is almost here!  Some registration spots, scholarships and first room floors are still available.  Can't attend the entire retreat?  Come for a reduced price on Saturday only.  Registration deadlines have been extended to Sunday, Sept. 13 - final registrations due that day.  
 
On Sept 25-27, the women of Northern California will gather for an incredible weekend of beauty, fellowship, inspiration and fun.  Come join us in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains and be with your sisters.  Meet the Rev. Lori Tapia, our keynote speaker, and attend one of our dynamic workshops.  We have a special workshop just for youth, and young adults and youth attend at reduced prices.  
You may also want to know that

• Childcare is available on Saturday (let us know you're bringing little ones)
• Some Angel Grant scholarships are still available - contact our retreat registrar Kathy Pedersen at 707-513-9890 or kdmagic1@gmail.com
• Dynamic keynotes sessions that will inspire you
• Chance to meet your sisters and find out what God has in store for you for this year

Online registration is available here.  You can view the complete information packet here.
 
Contact Katy Valentine with any questions at kvalentine@ccncn.org

Pictured from left to right:
Mel Hurley, Intern at Christian Church Homes
Rev. Nancy McKee-Jolda, Advisor
Eula Pagdilao, Intern at The Regional Church Office
Rachel Thomson, Intern at Oakland Peace Center

DON'T FORGET!
You are warmly invited to be part of our CCNC-N welcoming event for Rachel, Eula and Mel,  September 12 at Lafayette CC!   In addition to meeting our Residents, the congregation of First Christian Church San Lorenzo will be honored as the people who funded our CCNC-N XPLOR program from their legacy account.   There will be an informal regional choir, a delicious dinner, and a wonderfully rousing concert by Jim & Jean Strathdee!   For more information, call LCC at  (925)  283-8304.

"God is Good" Nahum 1:7
Saturday, September 12, 2015
10:30 am-3:30 pm

First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Sacramento
251 South Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838

Registration $20
Delicious lunch,snacks, Fun activities & games, Custom t-shirts, Sharing our Stories, Multicultural performances

Join us for a fun and fabulous day at the beautiful new Sacramento church of our host led by Rev. Sal Faalau and his congregation. Come share your ministries and talents with us. Wonderful food and activities. Registration begins July 1: $20 Adults, $10 Ages 7-17; Free under Age 6 (no t-shirts). Preordered t-shirts available.

Register online here.

Is the Bible a wellspring or a weapon?  Pacific School of Religion invites all readers of the Bible to join a rich, substantive exploration of sexuality and gender from a progressive, theological perspective.  
Six highly engaging, sensitive, and community-minded monthly online sessions bring participants into direct conversation with seminary faculty, faith leaders, and each other.
There are no educational or religious pre-requisites, just an open mind and a desire to learn.  Individual courses and the full certificate program are open to all, whether you plan to lead your congregation in study or simply ponder these issues at home over a cup of coffee.
For pastors and professionals who wish to engage, 1.6 CEUs are available for each course and 11.5 CEUs are awarded for the full course series/certificate.  

For more details: Click here or contact tel@psr.edu or 510-849-8284.

For this week:
Sacramento, Fruitridge Christian Church; Eva Bray, Pastor.

For next week:
Sacramento, Revival Christian Church; Silas Na, Pastor.

Please pray for these churches who are in transition:
BRIM Ministry,  Berkeley
First Christian Church,  Corning
United Christian Church,  Fresno
Lafayette Christian Church,  Lafayette
United Christian Church,  Livermore
United Congregational Christian Church,  Lodi
Sierra Christian Church,  Loomis
First Christian Church,  Merced
Via Dolorosa Congregational Christian Church,  Modesto
First Christian Church,  Oakland
First Christian Church,  Porterville
Cottage Way Christian Church,  Sacramento
Chalice Christian Church,  San Carlos
United Disciples Fellowship,  San Jose
New Spring Christian Church,  Santa Clara
Garfield Park Christian Church,  Santa Cruz
First Christian Church,  Selma
Christian Church of Vacaville,  Vacaville
Disciples of Christ - Visalia,  Visalia
Ubuntu Community,  Oakland

Christian Church of  Northern California-Nevada