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to discover the healing power of forgiveness and grace,
the relevance of faith in today’s world.
Most of all, to experience the presence of a loving God. Together, we’ll seek understanding and wisdom
in our commitment to justice for all people and for our planet. We look forward to meeting you.
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Sunday Service + Communion … July 6, 2025 @ 10am

4th Sunday after Pentecost  …  Sunday, July 6, 2025  at 10am 
Come as you are! Everyone welcome … In-person or on Zoom

R E A D I N G S
Leviticus 19:33–34 , Isaiah 58:6–7, Matthew 25:35-40

S E R M O N
Standing with the Stranger: A Gospel Response to Mass Deportations, by The Reverend Sally Juarez

M U S I C 
PRELUDE … Organ Piece No. 6, Frank Bridge
HYMN … In Christ There Is No East or West 
ANTHEM … Love One Another, Text paraphrase of John 15:11-13 by Hal Hopson (b. 1933).
Music by Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Christ ist erstanden
HYMN … We Are Your People   
OFFERTORY … Récit de Chromhorne, Francois Couperin (1668-1733)
HYMN … Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed  
POSTLUDE …  Arfon, Wilbur Held (1914-2015)

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S – – – – – – –
Children’s Art Show 
Art from the children, from the Berkeley Presbyterian Mission Homes’ limited art program with Julia Oversloot, will be on display on July 6 during coffee hour in the Campbell Room. Some of the work was displayed at the Adobe Gallery in Castro Valley from May 10 to May 31. Manju Noone and I took the children to the Reception on May 10 where Ruth Mai was presented a “Youth Award.”  The art reflects the work by children ages 4 to 14 years old. – Julia Oversloot 

Deacon’s Offering for Camp Elmwood
Next Sunday, July 13, there will be a special Deacons’ offering taken to assist Camp Elmwood campers who have requested partial- or full-scholarships. Camp Elmwood begins on July 21 (teen-counselor training week), and the campers return on July 28. Save the date for the Camp Barbeque & Talent Show on August 1, at 5pm – everybody is invited!  Please place your offering in the green-colored small envelopes, included in the bulletin, and into the offering plate. Online contributions may be given through our secure Giving website page. Thank you for your consideration.

Activities @ S J

 

S U N D A Y
• SJ Worship 10am, Sanctuary & online
• SJ Communion  1st Sundays during Worship, Sanctuary & online
• SJ Children’s & Youth program
10:20am (they leave with teachers from Worship)
• SJ Fellowship 11:15am, Patio or Campbell Hall
• SJ Fair Trade Coffee 11:15am, Some Sundays, Patio or Narthex
• SJ Sunday Forum
11:30am, Some Sundays, Fireside Room & online

• SJ Bell Choir 11:30am, 1st & 3rd Sundays, Choir Room 212

 

M O N D A Y
• Berkeley Community Chorus  6:30pm, Sanctuary

 

T U E S D A Y
• SJ Prime Timers Ceramics  9:30am, Hunter Hall
• Dutch School 4pm, Sproul & Fireside
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
7pm, Rm 212
• PFLAG 4th Tuesday. 7pm, Campbell

 

W E D N E S D A Y
• Food Not Bombs, 11am, Kitchen
• SJ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30pm, Sanctuary

 

T H U R S D A Y
• Food Not Bombs, 11am, Kitchen
SJ Horizons Bible Study, 3rd Thursday, 12pm, Campbell Hall & online

 

F R I D A Y
• SJ Lectionary Bible Study, 10am, online
• SJ Knitting Ministry, 2nd & 4th Friday, 2pm, online
• SJ Flic Flac Movie Group, 3rd Friday, 7:30pm, online

 

S A T U R D A Y
• SJ Men’s Breakfast Group, 1st Sat., 8:30am, online

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