Montclair Presbyterian Church

Exciting new offerings for fall.  Registration begins Sunday, September 4th.  Adult Education classes are open to all adults.  Participation means a commitment to [1] attendance, [2] any assigned preparation, and [3] notification to the convener when an absence will be unavoidable.

Click here for Adult Education Brochure:  Fall 2016 Adult Ed Brochure

How else can I be involved with Adult Education?

You can contact one of the Adult Education co-chairs, Margaretha Derasary  or Linda Benson, for the following:

• If you would like to give a donation to or request a scholarship
• If you would like to become a convener (conveners attend the class for free)
• If you’d like to join the Adult Education committee
• If you would like to lead a class, or have an idea for a class you’d like to see

Register for Small Groups!

Register during Family Hour starting Sunday, September 4, 2016! There’s something for everyone, a variety of opportunities. Small Groups are a way to get to know your church family better… sign up for a knitting group, labyrinth walking, shopping classes, yoga, learn to be an informed voter and more. What better ways could there be to build relationships with your church family?

To download  the latest brochure click here:  Small Groups Catalog Fall 2016

NEW CONTACT DEADLINE SCHEDULE: There is a schedule change for the deadline for future Contacts. It will now on Mondays at 3pm. Contact will continue to go out on Wednesdays. It will be sent out on the following dates: August 19th, September 2st, and September 16th. We will resume weekly publications on September 16th. The next deadline will now be Monday, August 17th, at 3 pm

The monthly TAIZÉ MEDITATION SERVICE for August has been moved up to Wednesday, August 5th. There will NOT be a TAIZÉ MEDITATION SERVICE on August 19th. We will resume the 3rd Wednesday Taize Services in September. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 5th.

The Wednesday Pastor’s Bible Study is on break until July 22nd. We hope you will join us when Pastor Ben returns from vacation.

TAIZÉ MEDITATION SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st: Treat yourself to a refreshing break in your week, amidst the slings, arrows, clanging, clamor, traffic jams, repulsive politics, and general frenzy of urban life! Mark your calendar and save 7:00-8:00 p.m. on October 21st in the sanctuary for the monthly (3rd Wednesday) candlelight Taizé meditation service consisting of music, scripture reading, prayer, and silence. The meditative songs will help you access the inner peace and serenity that may sometimes be in hiding.

This weekend — May 29th thru 31st — is the last weekend to see this year’s Interfaith Art Exhibit. It’s going out in style, however, with an Artist Meet & Greet on Sunday the 31st from 1pm – 4pm. Come to the Islamic Cultural Center this Friday or Saturday for a final chance to view all the beautiful and inspiring artwork (including works by Tom Debley and Carolyn WarmSun!), and on Sunday to meet and hear from the artists.

The exhibition, one hundred works by seventy artists, embodies the theme of building bridges between faiths as well as bridges from conflict to reconciliation. It has received rave reviews. Parking is available on the premises for early comers.

To learn more about the event and get directions, please visit the Interfaith Art Exhibit page.

The Interfaith Art Exhibit, the third such partnership between MPC, Kehilla Synagogue, and the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, will hold its opening reception on Saturday, May 2nd at 5pm. The theme is “We Are the Bridge”, and the purpose is to discover how artists creatively envision themselves, their culture, faith, community, and art being a bridge from conflict to resolution and reconciliation.

The reception and exhibit will take place at 1433 Madison Street in Oakland. To learn more about the event and see photos from the previous exhibition, please visit the Interfaith Art Exhibit page.