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.

In addition to the MLK Award, our region's reconciliation also gives out an annual MLK scholarship to a college student from the region who exhibits a commitment to living out Dr. King's legacy in their lives and in their communities.

The MLK awards will be presented at a worship service scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2016 at First Christian Church of Watsonville.

Niles Discovery Church, a progressive congregation in Fremont, California, seeks a part-time Director of Music, beginning February 1, whose chief responsibilities are leading the chancel choir at Sunday and special worship services, supervising the organist, and arranging for special music when the chancel choir is not singing. Apply by December 10, 2015.

Job Description and Application are available here...

Disciples Women, this is for you!  Spring Renewal will be on Saturday, March 12 at First Congregational Church of San Jose.  This is a one day retreat where we get recharged, see old and new friends, and get a little inspiration, too.  Our Fall Retreat at Mission Springs is September 23-25 - put it on your calendars now.  This retreat is where YOU get recharged for the next year.

Join us for the 2015 National Changemaker Performance, Unveiled, an acclaimed one-woman show written and performed by Rohina Malik. Thursday, December 10th at 6pm.

Reserve your free tickets here.

The Graduate Theological Union seeks a talented administrator for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Academic Dean to provide support in managing the Department of Academic Affairs. This is a full-time, benefited position.

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Nov. 13, 2015
Thank you for your prayers. The Mission First! Implementation Team conducted a test Mission Gathering this week at Disciple Center. Keep at it! There are some tests in congregational settings in the coming weeks.
By Howard Bowers

Acts 16: 9 New Revised Standard Version

The lead up to this verse shows Paul and his colleagues seem stuck with a message that they can't get out. Turned away, rebuffed, unable to get a fair hearing, the message seems likely to die out. Then Paul has a vision: Macedonia needs help. This vision changes Paul's group from nomads to missionaries who partner with the Macedonians (Philippians) to share the message of God's love. The vision that brings life to the church is one that responds to the needs of the world. Where do you here the world calling,

Take a moment and consider where God is calling you and your congregation to go and join with others to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Lord, open our senses so that we might have the vision to partner with others in their place of deepest need.


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July 8-10, 2016


"O Lord, you have searched me and known me . . . it was you who formed my inward parts;  you knit me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139: 1 & 13.  

The above scripture makes it clear that God is an intimate God.  Our God KNOWS us and "knit us together. . ."  This is powerful language.  Isaiah uses similar language: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;  I have called you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43: 1b.

Sessions 2016 will be gathering at Texas Christian University on July 8-10, 2016 around the Theme: You Are Called by Name.  Disciples Men from across the United States and Canada will be coming to experience God's presence with us and God Calling us by Name to be leaders of God's Church.

Come experience the southern hospitality of the Texas Christian University.  Speakers for the weekend include: Todd Adams, Newell Williams, Alvin Jackson, and Rita Nakashima Brock.  Come HANG YOUR HAT IN FORT WORTH at Sessions 2016.

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Join us at Arden Christian Church on Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of Christian comedy and inspiration as we welcome Stephen B, a stand-up comedian with more than 33 years of experience performing in comedy clubs, corporate clients, and churches nationwide.

He's opened up for Julio Iglesias, Manhattan Transfer, Weird Al and a host of other headlining musical acts over the years. Stephen has had supporting roles in three movies and has been seen on Comedy Central. He's performed at Spirit West Coast and on the KLOVE Cruise and has just released his first book, The Road to Selfdom.

The event is FREE, but we'll take an offering to show support for Stephen's hilarious ministry of sharing the Word through laughter. And....to make the most of the evening, consider joining us for a Christmas party potluck dinner starting at 5:30. Bring your yummies, your friends, neighbors, and families, and then laugh your cares away!

Arden CC is located at 4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento.

It's Hockey Day in San Jose and they are presenting Faith and Family Day to present the Sharks' new AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Event begins at 1:30PM followed by a performance featuring local Christian artists. Then the Sharks face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30PM.

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Prayers for Theresa Schmoll who is recovering from a car accident.

Prayers for the family and friends of Sharon LoForte who passed unexpectedly last Thursday. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th at Cottage Way Christian Church at 11:00 a.m.

Continued prayers for Darla Foglio for her ongoing health issues.

For this week:
Sparks, First Christian Church; Steve Wren, Pastor

For next week:
Sparks, First Samoan Congregational Christian Church; Ula Aiono, Pastor

Let us pray for their vitality, spiritual and numerical growth, their commitment to serving their neighborhood and their openness to the Spirit of God calling them into ministry in the 21st century. Please consider incorporating this congregation into your congregational prayers this week during worship or in your newsletter, so we can grow together in prayer.

Please pray for the churches who are in transition.

Blessings for the following churches
FCC Selma - who called Maria Tafoya as their pastor. She preaches her first sermon as Selma's pastor on November 22nd.

New churches in formation in our region:
Congregational Christian Church of Stockton
New Life Christian Church of Sacramento
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Alameda/Oakland

REMINDER:  Pastors and church secretaries, the region wishes to acknowledge and congratulate those children, youth and adults who make the decision to join a church by transfer or baptism, as well as the names of any child and the parents' names of a dedicated child.  Please send names, addresses, type of membership, child, youth or adult and church name to

Cliff Cole (23mcc24x@comcast.net) whenever this occurs.

Christian Church of  Northern California-Nevada