Yes, we’re the church behind Trader Joe’s.

We’re also the church with a garden along Grove Way that feeds our neighbors, and two shelters that support our unhoused friends, and a food pantry that serves hundreds of people every week.

We’re the church with the busiest playground in town at daycare pick-up time, and a kids’ and youth ministry that is ensuring our youngest grow to know God’s love is expansive and inclusive.

We’re the church committed to the artists of our community, supporting the nonprofit collective Smalltown Society, and preserving our local historic Chabot Theater.

We’re the church who built the tiny homes, and launched Firm Foundation to continue the building until housing is a reality for everyone.

We’re the church with a Recovery Cafe, and case managers connecting those in need with life-saving services every day.

We’re the church who worships every Sunday in English and Spanish, and works the rest of the week to make our little piece of this Eden area a little better for all who find themselves here.

Yes, we’re the church behind Trader Joe’s. And, we’re a lot of other things, too. We’d love for you to join us as together we seek to …

April 15 | Plantify Workshop

10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Recovery Cafe
For this event we’re partnering with Plantify, and introducing our community to Kokedama, an ancient Japanese art which creates a ball-shaped planter out of moss and other natural materials. We’ve created this event for shelter guests, but invite all others to join in. Cost is being covered for shelter guests. Others are asked to donate $40, which includes the plant you’ll take with you.
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April 21 | Picnic Lunch & Hike

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. (ish), @Lake Chabot after Worship
Worship, lunch, and hike together! Come and go as needed. Bring your own lunch!

April 24 | Screening of Pixar’s WALL-E

Showtime 5:30 p.m., @The Chabot

Admission is $5 for Secret Screen Members, $6 to become a Secret Screen Member for the month of April and see the show!

April 27 | Worm Bin Compost Workshop

10 a.m. -12 p.m., FirstPres Grove Garden
This event was made with our most young and curious in mind (but all are welcome, and there is much for adults to learn, too!). Bring a plastic bin, and we’ll learn about the magic of worms together as we create our own worm bins. Each participant will leave with their very own worms (or, you’re welcome to leave your worms with us, and visit them whenever you’d like!).
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April 28 | Hands in the Dirt Worship Service

10 a.m., Sanctuary
Come to worship this day, and we’ll end worship in the garden, being reacquainted with God’s first creation, earth! Wear clothes that aren’t afraid to get dirty!

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