All are warmly invited to celebrate the installation of The Rev. Lauren E. Chambers as Pastor of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Mateo. Clergy are invited to vest and process; the color of the day is green.

📍 600 42nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402

📅 Saturday, November 15 at 1:00 PM

Join us for this joyful worship service as we gather in prayer, song, and thanksgiving to welcome Pastor Lauren into her new call. Reception to follow.

Join Gather Sacramento Young Adult Group on November 15th for a river clean-up as we practice Care for Creation and community! We will meet at 9am to volunteer with the American River Foundation, followed by lunch together. Feel free to invite other young adults who might be interested as well. 

American River Clean-Up

Saturday, November 15th

Event Details:

9am-12pm - River cleanup at Tiscornia Park

12pm - Lunch together, location TBD

To register: 

Use our unique link

Enter your first name and the email address you want to use for your volunteer information and click Submit.

Complete the volunteer application and sign the waiver. 

Click Sign Up To Volunteer. You will receive a confirmation email with details about the time, location, what to wear and what to bring.

Don't hesitate to reach out to gilbert.elizabethm@gmail.com with any questions about Gather Sac or the event.

🎉 Come Celebrate with Immanuel Lutheran Church! 🎶

Join us for a season full of music, community, and joy at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alameda (1420 Lafayette St).

Nov 15 – Holiday Arts & Craft Boutique from 10 AM–2 PM — handcrafted gifts, treats, and treasures. Free!

Dec 22 – Christmas Carols at 7 PM — singalong, hot chocolate, cookies, and a free book giveaway!

Feb 1 – Chelle & Friends at 4 PM — a joyful concert blending Mardi Gras, gospel, Creole, jazz, and soul. ($35)

🎟️ Purchase tickets and learn more at immanuel-alameda.org/church-events.

Join us in celebrating the installation of Deacon Katie Laurence as Open Cathedral’s Minister!

📍 UN Plaza, San Francisco | 🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | ⏰ 2 p.m.

Rostered leaders are invited to vest in green. 💚

Join the Sierra Pacific Synod Hunger Network on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 pm on Zoom as we explore how to address the hunger crisis. To register, email Edie Lott at thelots@gmail.com.

University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley invites you to the Installation of their new Pastor, The Rev. Kwame Pitts, on Sunday, November 23rd at 2:00 pm.

The Rev. Jill Ross will preside, and The Rev. Angie Shannon will preach. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. The service will be in-person and online. An in-person reception will follow the service.

Any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Catherine at administrator@ulcberkeley.org. Please come and celebrate!

The Installation of Pastor Kwame Pitts

Sunday, November 23rd

2:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm EST

Click Here to Join Pastor Kwame's Installation Online

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81924185799?pwd=b7JqjoG3xN9Y9lg9IfGFRz4cFUdMrG.1

Meeting ID: 819 2418 5799 

Passcode: 570794

Join us for an evening of classic carols, festive favorites, and joyful community spirit!

📅 Friday, December 5, 2025

🕢 7:30 p.m.

📍 Hope Lutheran Church

2830 May Road, El Sobrante, CA

📞 510-222-6394 | 🌐 hopechurchhome.org

All donations will benefit the Early Childhood Mental Health Program, supporting children and families in need.

Learn more at ecmhp.org.

Come share the music, the joy, and the spirit of giving this Christmas season!

Join Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina as they celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a night filled with grace and love.

🕯️ Friday, December 12, 2025

⏰ 6:30 PM

📍 2737 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204

All are welcome to this joyful and faith-filled celebration honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mother of Mercy and Hope.

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for the Ordination of Sam R. LaDue to the ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She has accepted a call from University Lutheran Church in Palo Alto!

🕑 Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm

📍 All Saints Episcopal Church, Palo Alto

Presiding: Bishop Brenda Bos & Bishop Jeff Johnson

✨ Festive fiery finery encouraged | Light reception to follow

Please RSVP so we can make sure there's enough food and drink for all!