Learn more about our guest preacher for Reformation Sunday, climate crisis advocacy, watch last week’s service and find more in our latest newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/skylineucc/weekly-newsletter-serenity-pony-time-farewell-to-jonathon-5673236?e=2d47b4f1c0
Dear Ones,
These past few days, after the atmospheric river and the cyclone bomb, the air is fresh, the sky is clear and blue, and the thirsty parched land rejoices with the precious gift of water. Water is a gift, much like our own health, that we must never take for granted. Today, as part of that caring for my own health, I am receiving a booster shot. It’s part of life in this age of the global pandemic.
Today is also the 4th anniversary of my father’s death. He is with me, in a new and mysterious way, and continues to inspire me, in so many ways, particularly in his courage, his sense of responsibility, his curiosity, and his faith.
This is the season for reflecting on the meaning and the preciousness of our lives. I am taking time away this weekend to do so. But please come to worship! We are blessed to have with us as our guest preacher, Nichola Torbett. You can read more about her below.
On Sunday, Nov 7th, we will remember those we love who have died , and we’ll build an altar together with all the faces of our beloveds who have died, so bring photos and symbols with you on Sunday in person, or bring them to your worship space at home if you’re worshiping online. Also joining us on Nov 7th is Rev. Jerri Handy, who has completed her interim work, and is headed back to Mexico.
With Love,
Pastor Laurie
Urge Congress to Pass the Budget Reconciliation Bill!
The Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill is widely described as the best chance in a generation to enact climate policy that will really make a difference in lowering greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The bill’s Clean Energy Performance Program that rewards electric utilities for adopting renewable energy, its tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, manufacturing, and charging infrastructure, its environmental justice measures and incentives for battery technologies are estimated together to reduce US emissions by 45% by 2030.
As the death toll from excessive heat, floods, wildfires and storms grows, Lord knows we must do this!
Please consider emailing members of Congress or the Senate and urge them to pass the entire Build Back Better legislation with all of its climate measures. Below is a sample note. Or you can go to Interfaith Power & Light’s link to text a message to Congress.
Dear Rep_______
Please do all that you can to ensure passage of the Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill including all its climate measures. Scientists told us through the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that we are running out of time to prevent irreversible and catastrophic changes to the climate system. Already, wildfires, floods, heat, drought, and hurricanes have killed thousands of people. We need Congress to take action now.”
Along with Senators Manchin of West Virginia and Sinema of Arizona, there are plenty of House reps that still need to be convinced to vote for this legislation, including these five Democrats from California. Please write to them if you are from their districts!
Rep Jim Penetta (D-Carmel Valley, Salinas)
Rep Josh Harder (D-Modesto) https://harder.house.gov/ (209) 579 5458
Rep Jim Costa, (D Fresno) https://costa.house.gov/about/our-district
Rep Salud Carbajal (D-San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara) https://carbajal.house.gov/
Rep Lou Correa (D-Orange County) https://correa.house.gov/press
Or you can remind our Senators and Reps not to compromise on climate measures as debate in Congress continues.
Senator Dianne Feinstein https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/
Senator Alex Padilla https://www.padilla.senate.gov/
Barbara Lee (D-Oakland, Berkeley, Albany) https://lee.house.gov/
Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek, Richmond) https://desaulnier.house.gov/contact/email
Read the latest news:
https://mailchi.mp/skylineucc/weekly-newsletter-serenity-pony-time-farewell-to-jonathon
Celebrating World Belonging Sunday and much more this week! https://mailchi.mp/skylineucc/081221-5667168
In addition to in-person worship, we’re livestreaming church services Sundays at 10am, and we’re looking for an audio-visual technician to manage broadcasts. Send your resume to [email protected]. Learn more about us, and join us virtually at skylineucc.org
Celebrating World Belonging Sunday and much more this week! https://mailchi.mp/skylineucc/081221-5666276?e=7b8c952a4a
The Gifts of Imperfection, Celebrating our pets, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir & more! https://mailchi.mp/skylineucc/081221-5658372
