Not Yet
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Waiting for the expected, no matter what it is, is not easy for us.
Read MoreGive Us This Day . . .
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Whether bread is physical or appears in the form of words of peace and encouragement, it nourishes our weary being.
Read MoreClassroom of Faith
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I believe that God not only lives in me, but plays, acts, teaches, and reaches out through me.
Read MoreGreetings!
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Unhappily McIvor’s Hardware was permanently shuttered earlier this month after 96 years of business in what’s now the Mission San Jose District of Fremont. Burton McIvor originally served the needs of the rural township with providing blacksmithing and horseshoeing services before expanding into hardware and agricultural products. Until this month, four generations of the McIvor family have adapted to the needs of its customers and flourished in our evolving community since 1922. Our Mission San Jose neighborhood is going to desperately miss McIvor’s, not just for the convenience but for the sincere welcoming greetings and the truly personal service.
Read MoreEaster's Call for Perspective
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Trusting Jesus during his public ministry seems fairly easy to the disciples as Jesus feeds the multitudes, cures the blind, heals the sick – things are going well. And then - Wham! One fine Friday their entire world turns upside down! Their perspective is thrown out of whack.
Read MoreOne Step at a Time
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We are the ones for whom we have been waiting.” Hopi Elders
Think about that for a minute…….
Read MoreConnecting the Dots (One at a Time)
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Our five year old is getting really good doing mazes and puzzles. One of his favorites is “connecting the dots.” He starts with the first dot and then moves to the next and the next until a pattern emerges. The trick for him developmentally is to slow down and make good choices, but to keep moving to the next dot so he can see what is emerging and color the picture.
Read MoreUp the Road
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Have you ever prayed for someone or something, only to feel thwarted? Have you begged God so hard and long about something that you’re too weary to even trying again?
Read MoreSouth Hayward Parish
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Put your values into action by supporting South Hayward Parish this Lent. Feed the hungry, comfort the homeless and fight for social justice!
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The Night Man
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Frank Leber was a shy and humble man. He and his wife Rosemarie were UCH members and regular attendees to worship services in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. Frank had an unforgettable deep imposing baritone voice that I can still hear in my mind although he has been gone more than 10 years
Read MoreOrdinary Days
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We all have work to do when it comes to believing that God is in us and in all that we do. Letting go of hurt, being lost, anger, the dark part of us, and choosing to allow ourselves to see the Light, to find joy, love, compassion, life, and God (No matter what name you may use for the Divine), is an ongoing work. What we need to learn is that all of these are choices.
Read MoreThe Difference
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Have you noticed how it’s not the big things that trip us up, but the little things such as waiting in line or encountering other unwelcomed time-consuming events? The other day I hurriedly starting transferring a load of sweats and dark socks from the washer to the dryer only to discover – you guessed it – the clothes were speckled with remnants of tissues I had forgotten to remove from my pocket.
Read MoreChristmas Hope and Light
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I became a conduit for the Lord to fill the hearts of people around me.
Read MoreChristmas Toys
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Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas. May the peace of God be with you and may past memories bring you comfort and warmth this Holiday Season. -- Bill
Read MoreTable Hope
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As the Visioning Team met in Laurie’s dining room yesterday morning, I started thinking about how important tables are in our lives. I found myself really enjoying sitting around the table with Laurie, Jackie, Chris, and Roz, sipping coffee, and talking about worship and vision.
Read MoreGetting There
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Did you know that in the late 19th century for a few coins you could ride a trolley all the way from Oakland down East 14th Street (now Mission Blvd.) to rural Hayward? Or take a horse drawn railcar from the Patterson Ranch (now Ardenwood) to Centerville? Or take a train ride to Niles Canyon for a pleasant picnic along Alameda Creek and listen to the sounds of John Philip Souza’s band?
Read MoreSteward ship
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I had known for a few weeks that I was going to speak on stewardship last Sunday. I prayed about it, I pondered what stewardship meant to me and what it might mean to others in the congregation.
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The Harvest Has Passed: In the Aftermath of the Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
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The harvest has passed the summer is ended. And we are not saved. -Jeremiah's Lament.
Beloved Community,
Like you, I awakened to the shocking news that the largest mass shooting in American history occurred last night at a concert in Las Vegas. As the chaos unfolds around this attack on social media, in the news, and as the numbers of injured and deceased climb- I want to invite you in my role as Spiritual Navigator of our journey to remember what we have been reflecting on as we journey together.
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