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If you would like to help with nursery or Sunday school during the summer, please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Yuri Kaneda at ykaneda@cox.net. We will meet on June 3 during lunch for a brief training and curriculum review. You must be Safe Church trained to volunteer.
Please join us today in planting the seeds needed to grow and sustain our denomination by making a gift to special mission offering, Strengthen the Church (STC). This offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. Your giving is, as always, voluntary. Thank you for your kindness.
On May 27, as part of Pastor Mary’s Sue’s final Sunday before sabbatical, our guest worship leader will be Phil Porter. Phil is a co-founder of InterPlay, an organization that is “committed to fostering ease, creativity and community through the integration of body, mind, spirit, and heart.”Phil also serves as Minister of Art and Communication at First Congregational Church of Berkeley (UCC). His musical compositions are included in several denominational hymnbooks in the United States and Australia. When Pastor Mary Sue began imagining a sabbatical theme of “Faith in Motion,” she thought immediately of the powerful work of InterPlay and the leadership of Phil Porter. What a joy it is to welcome him to POVUCC!
After worship, join us as we wish Pastor Mary Sue “Buen Viaje” with a POVUCC potluck lunch! If you are able, please bring a dish to share for our special time of fellowship next Sunday after worship. If you are not a cook, we also need help with set up and clean up. Please sign up on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board. Pastor Mary Sue, Godspeed & blessings to you!
While Pastor is on sabbatical experiencing her spiritual renewal and rediscovering her joy in dance, our congregation will explore another form of spiritual movement with weekly tai chi classes. Sifu Mario Mayorga, head instructor of 5 Elements Martial Arts and Wellness Center, will instruct us in the noncompetitive, dance-like form of tai chi, which involves gentle stretching and exercise with mindfulness. Beneficial to all ages, it promotes fitness, flexibility and balance, and can relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Our beautiful inspirational ocean vista Point will be an excellent venue for this class, which will be offered free of charge to our congregation. Classes begin on June 24th!
POVUCC will host the upcoming Japanese American Community Interfaith Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 28 at 9:30 am at Mount Hope Cemetery – in the Japanese section (located at 3751 Market St., San Diego). Please join us as we join with other churches and organizations in the San Diego community for this special Memorial Day service. This is an opportunity to remember those in our community who served in the military and passed away since last May. There will be chairs provided as usual, but feel free to bring a lawn or folding chair to ensure that you and/or your companion have seating during the service.
You are invited to attend the San Diego Japanese Vocal Ensemble, The Harmonies’, 15th Anniversary Choral Concert at POVUCC on Saturday, May 19 at 3:00 pm. The Harmonies, directed by Naomi Hobbs, have held their rehearsals at our church for 15 years, so please come and celebrate this special event with them! Admission is free. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Donations are appreciated.
