Where's The Light?
Our Youth Group on the Move
Our "Light" youth group is really getting around these days: Visiting neighbor churches to see firsthand how others worship; Taking in a Golden State Warriors fellowship event; Playing and evaluating videogames; Hosting parents for a potluck dinner and gabfest on youth ministry news. (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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God's Word For January
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"We three kings of Orient" show up on the first Sunday of this new year, to worship Christ the newborn king and bring the Christmas season to its official close. The following weeks' sermon texts help us take a new look at Jesus, seeing beyond traditional assumptions to take in some spiritual surprises about who he was and what he came to do. (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, January 04, 2010 |
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Christmas Eve Lessons, Carols, and Candles
Thursday, December 24, 6:00 P.M.
Share the joy, majesty, and mystery of Jesus' birth through scripture and song. Join our 28-voice Chancel Choir, children's choirs, and instrumentalists in all the glorious music. Relive the wondrous Christmas story in selected readings. Spread the Light of Christ by candlelight as "Silent Night" is sung. (full story) |
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| Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
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Welcome Back, Holiday Homes Tour!
Saturday, December 12, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our church is pleased once more to host the tea reception and silent auction of the Alameda Family Services' annual Holiday Homes Tour. At this stop on the tour, guests will enter through our historic Sanctuary building to enjoy its architectural beauty, holiday decorations, and music of the season. Then, in the Fellowship Hall, they will be treated to tasty refreshments and friendly conversation. (full story) |
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| Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 |
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God's Word For December
Sermon Information
We journey now towards Christmas through the season of Advent, the church's four-week re-enactment of Israel's long wait for the coming of Messiah. This month's sermon texts remind us how wonderful and great is God's own Christmas present to the world, a baby lying in a manger who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords! (full story) |
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| Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 |
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Holiday Music from Spain & Latin America
Performed by Sacred & Profane: A Chamber Choir
Sunday, December 6; 4:00 p.m.
Music @ First Pres presents a diverse program of a cappella classical and folk music for the holidays from Spain and Latin America. Advance purchase $18/$15 (SacredProfane.org); $20 at the door. Children 13 and under, free. (full story) |
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| Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
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"Faire is the Heaven: Music For Multiple Choirs"
Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Music @ First Pres presents the San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir in a performance of sacred music from the Renaissance to the modern era. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. (full story) |
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| Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 |
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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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