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Welcome!
The church affirms:
Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda, secundum verbum Dei
that is,
The church reformed, always to be reformed, according to the Word of God in the power of the Spirit.
Redwoods Presbyterian Church is situated in the Twin Cities of Corte Madera and Larkspur, Marin County, north of the Golden Gate Bridge. We affirm Christianity that is open, inviting, inclusive and caring. We have served this area for 115 years and value ministries and missions of peace and justice. Welcome to Redwoods Presbyterian Church!
We encourage you to visit and join us as we build ministry in this beautiful corner of God’s globe.
The Rev Cornel Barnett, D.Min. — Pastor
Redwoods Presbyterian Church is committed to …
Welcoming all people.
Following Jesus Christ and his ministry of compassion.
Participatory worship services.
Offering stimulating adult and child education.
Communal gatherings and celebrations.
Expanding our programs for children and youth.
Caring for one another and the world beyond our doors.
“Metanoia” – Sermon, Sunday, January 22, 10 am
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Worship and Events – January 24-31
Tuesday, January 24
9:00 am Bell Choir
10:30 am Bible Study
7:00 pm Membership Fellowship Committee
Thursday, January 26 – LOG Mailing
7:30 pm Choir
Friday, January 27
8:30 am Walking Group
Sunday, January 29
9:15 am Choir
10:00 am Worship
10:15 am Time for the Younger Church
Tuesday, January 31
9:00 am Bell Choir
10:30 am Bible Study
Holy Communion
Holy Communion is offered the first Sunday of the month.
Time for the Younger Church/Sunday School/Youth Group
Sunday school begins at 10:15 am after the “Time for the Younger Church” portion of the worship service. Children leave to their own playroom, where they enjoy a story, prayer, related activity and play. They bring home a handout that summarizing the story they heard with discussion ideas for parents. At regular intervals during the year, the youth meet during worship to develop a skit that is performed during worship. See the separate article below (in “A Warm Welcome from Redwoods Groups”) about the next skit.
Birthday Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, Redwoods offers a birthday blessing to those in worship who have a birthday during the month. In addition, those who have indicated their birthday to the church office (924-4832 or office@redwoodspres.org) are offered a birthday blessing in the monthly bulletin, the LOG, and here on the church website. Please wish a Happy Birthday to Margaret Richards (January 7), Inga Coleman (January 8), Jim Egger (January 8), Zach Paulson (January 8, ’96), Rory Little (January 11), Wayne Slemp (January 11), Clay Wiens (January 19), Elein Phipps (January 23) and Molly Rademacher (January 25, ’85)
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A Warm Welcome from Redwood Groups
Choir
During the fall, winter and spring months, the choir practices before Sunday worship at 9:15 am and on 7:30 on Thursdays. If you like to sing, you are warmly welcomed to join the choir and sing some wonderful music. For more information, contact Redwoods Music Director Barbara Bacon-Shaw.
Bell Choir
During the fall, winter and spring months, the bell choir practices at 9:00 on Tuesdays. If you are interested in the bell choir, please contact Redwoods Music Director Barbara Bacon-Shaw.
Bible Study
Bible Study meets weekly at 10:30 am on Tuesdays. The group uses Horizon study guides and warmly welcomes new members at any time. Please feel free to come to any Bible Study meeting or if you would like more information, please contact the Rev. Cornel Barnett.
Saturday Breakfast
The Saturday Breakfast offers a half hour potluck breakfast and socializing at 9:30 am on the third Saturday of the month before an educational program at 10 am, beginning September 17. All newcomers are warmly welcomed. For more information about the group or its upcoming programs, please contact Chair Debbie Lundberg.
Mill Street
On the second Sunday of each month year-round, Redwoods offers a meal to the 50 residents of the Mill Street Center, a homeless shelter in San Rafael. A signup sheet in Fellowship Hall indicates contributions needed, including milk, juice, fruit, canned goods, margarine, other staples and casseroles. The Mill Street residents are very grateful for the support. Please give as generously as you are able.
Spirit and Work Support Group
The Spirit and Work Support Group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8 pm in the church library. In a confidential and supportive environment, church members and friends share about such topics as job changes, collegial relationships, time management, balancing work and home life and how faith and spirituality support work, and they offer prayers for each other in between meetings. For more information, contact The Rev. Cornel Barnett.
Session, Deacons and Committees
Meetings of church governing bodies—officers and committees—are open to members of the congregation. Here is a list of upcoming governing body meetings:
The Facilities Committee (Clay Wiens) will next meet on the call of the chair.
The Finance Committee (to be announced) will next meet on the call of the chair.
The Worship/Christian Education Committee (Melissa Gill) will next meet on the call of the chair.
The Membership/Fellowship Committee (Nancy Rademacher) will next meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, January 24.
The Mission Outreach Committee (Debbie Lundberg) will next meet at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
The Deacons (Polly Gorder) will next meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, February 14.
The Session (Ani Lelea) will next meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, February 21.
If you would like more information about a group, or would like to sit in on a meeting, please contact the group chair indicated in parenthesis.
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Upcoming Events
Take a “Get Ready Larkspur” class at Redwoods and learn how to prepare mentally and physically for a disaster. The class will be held immediately following the church service on January 29. Please contact Elein Phipps at 415-924-2603 or demm@dpaweb.com for more information or to indicate your interest in attending.
SFTS President Inauguration
Join the inauguration celebrations for The Rev. Dr. James L. McDonald, the 11th President of the San Francisco Theological Seminary. The celebration begins on Friday, February 10 at noon with worship and communion in Stewart Chapel. After a day of lectures, music and fellowship, the inauguration service will take place at First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo, on Saturday, February 11 from 10 am to noon, followed by lunch for participants and attendees at Alexander Hall. Further festivities will continue throughout Saturday for those who are able to stay.
Save the Date!
Join in an effort to raise hunger awareness in Marin and to raise funds for local and world hunger relief by walking 3.1 miles in downtown San Rafael. Participate in the 16th Annual Marin CROP Hunger Walk, sponsored by the Church World Service and Marin Interfaith Council, on Sunday, April 29 at 1:30 pm. To find out more information and to help with the organization of the event, please consider attending the Informational Rally Meeting at 7 pm, Wednesday, February 29 at First Presbyterian Church, San Rafael. For more information, contact Leslie Purdy at 234-6515 or rjpurdy869@gmail.com or go to www.crophungerwalks.org/marin.
Horizons at Redwoods
Join the Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 11:00 am and delve into “Confessing the Beatitudes,” the Horizons Bible Study by Margaret Avmer. This thoughtful and interesting study focuses on connecting faith with daily life and, in doing so, addresses many of the issues facing the world today. For more information, contact Rev. Cornel Barnet at pastor@redwoodspres.org or Marilyn Sutherland at 924-0514.
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Ongoing Requests
Please stop by Fellowship Hall after worship to review your contact information from the 2011 Member Directory and to make any changes necessary for the 2012 Directory. You may also call or email the church office at 924-4832 or office@redwoodspres.org. Email addresses are especially appreciated. Thank you very much for providing up-to-date information for you or for other members.
Photographs Needed
Do you like to take photos? Redwoods would like to update its website with new photos of church activities. If you would be interested in taking photos during a few church activities or if you have one or more photos of recent church activities that you would let us use for the website, please contact the Rev. Cornel Barnett or office administrator Mari Robinson at 924-4832 or office@redwoodspres.org.
Spiritual Direction
Interested in spiritual practices like meditation and contemplation and how they can help you? See The Rev. Cornel Barnett’s new and updated “Spiritual Practices” at on this site for easy-to-follow and step-by-step directions for practice. Please also feel free to speak to The Rev. Barnett personally about guidance for your spiritual practices.
Marin Food Bank
Please bring brown paper bags to the Redwoods kitchen for donation to the Marin Food Bank. The Bank is grateful for your past donations of bags and egg cartons.
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