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click here for:
..Mission Peak's master calendar of events
..Social Concerns Committee events
..Adult Education classes for this January - March
..Inclusiveness and Diversity Committee activities
..Small Group Ministry classes
..Mission Peak's Community Garden project

Special Events

February 4, Saturday, 8:00-9:00 am - Men's Breakfast
Convenor: Paul Davis

The men of Mission Peak are invited to the monthly meeting of the Palm Hill Men’s Fellowship to be held in Cole Hall (where we have our Sunday services). If you intend to participate in this, please let Paul Davis know by the Thursday evening before, so he can inform the cook how much food to buy. The expense is divided among those who attend, and works out to be about $3 for the meal.

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February 4, Saturday, 9-11 am - Monthly Grounds Upkeep
Convenor: Graham Bell

The first Saturday of each month, at 9 a.m., anyone who is willing and able (men, women, youth), no advance notice needed, can participate in the grounds keeping work for the whole campus of the First United Methodist Church, as well as cleaning and maintenance for Cole Hall.

If you love flowers, grass and trees, but hate weeds, trash and litter, this is for you. We've been doing this for months now, and newcomers are welcome to join in. Spend a couple of hours and you will be greatly appreciated. The Methodists have a high sense of stewardship of the land and its piece of nature, and invite us to share this.

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February 5 and 12, Sundays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm - Membership Workshop: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about MPUUC"
Convenor: Allysson McDonald

...or about Mission Peak? Are you new, or have you been around for a while and are curious to find out more? The Membership Committee, along with Rev. Jeremy invite you to join him on 2 Sundays in February to learn more and to ask your questions. The class is offered on both Feb. 5 and 12 and runs from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Lunch and child care are being provided.  Contact Allysson McDonald by Feb. 1 if you are interested. Participants will be invited to become official members of MPUUC at the end of the second class if they are ready. Please attend to learn more!

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March 3, Saturday, 8:00-9:00 am - Men's Breakfast
Convenor: Paul Davis

The men of Mission Peak are invited to the monthly meeting of the Palm Hill Men’s Fellowship to be held in Cole Hall (where we have our Sunday services). If you intend to participate in this, please let Paul Davis know by the Thursday evening before, so he can inform the cook how much food to buy. The expense is divided among those who attend, and works out to be about $3 for the meal.

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March 3, Saturday, 9-11 am - Monthly Grounds Upkeep
Convenor: Graham Bell

The first Saturday of each month (this month is an exception), at 9 a.m., anyone who is willing and able (men, women, youth), no advance notice needed, can participate in the grounds keeping work for the whole campus of the First United Methodist Church, as well as cleaning and maintenance for Cole Hall.

If you love flowers, grass and trees, but hate weeds, trash and litter, this is for you. We've been doing this for months now, and newcomers are welcome to join in. Spend a couple of hours and you will be greatly appreciated. The Methodists have a high sense of stewardship of the land and its piece of nature, and invite us to share this.

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March 18, Sunday, 2-4 pm - Sunday Salon
Convenor: Jay Steele

It's that time again everyone! Time to get your act together! Your act for the Sunday Salon, that is. Sunday Salon is a chance for Mission Peak members and friends to showcase their talents. Do you:

Sing?
Play an instrument?
Dance?
Read poetry?
Tell jokes?
Paint?
Take photographs?
Weave?

Whatever you do to feed your inner artist, if you want to share it with us, we want to experience it. This is just to give you a 'heads up' so you can start working on whatever it is that you want to share. Sign-ups will start mid-February and tickets will go on sale in March. We hope that many of you will choose to participate. We look forward to a fun and festive afternoon of artistry and inspiration (and a little goofiness if we're lucky!). If you have any questions, please contact Jay Steele or Paul Davis.

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March 30-April 1, Friday evening to Sunday morning - MPUUC Spiritual Retreat
Convenor: Drew Wilson

Have you heard? We're going to hold our Annual Retreat right here at MPUUC, March 30-April 1, 2012.  Our theme will be "Celebrating Diversity, Embracing Unity, Exploring Community".  At this year's retreat we will engage in mindfulness practices, community building, and community outreach.

We will kick off Friday, March 30, with an ethnic potluck followed by a Building Connections program to help us get to know each other better (everyone invited).

Saturday morning will begin with a yoga class for those who are interested, followed by a light breakfast. After breakfast everyone will join in opening worship after which there will be two workshops from which to choose. A light lunch will be included in your registration, and after lunch there will be more workshops, possibly including a neighborhood walk. Dinner on Saturday will be provided, and Saturday night will be devoted to fun and games (everyone invited).

Sunday will begin with a walking meditation led by Barbara Meyers, and all will be invited to attend Sunday worship in Cole Hall. We are tentatively planning an all church picnic and hiking that afternoon somewhere in our local area.

The planning committee would love to hear your ideas for workshops, and we seek volunteers for planning, logistics, workshops, food, etc. Please contact Drew Wilson.

More information and registration forms will be available later in February, so keep your eyes open along with your hearts!

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June 15-17, Fri-Sun - MPUUC Camping Trip
Convenor: Jen King

Our annual MPUUC camping trip is a fabulous community-building event with lots of fun, games, great company & conversation, and all the S'mores you can eat. This year's campout will be held June 15-17 at the Chabot Campground in Oakland (the Poma Point Group Site to be exact). 

The site will hold up to 50 people, but we are only allowed 10 cars so we will have to get creative with carpooling. The cost is $7 per person. Check-in is anytime after 2:00 on Friday and check-out is noon on Sunday. Everyone brings their own food. Saturday night dinner will be a potluck. 

Please RSVP by June 1 to Jen King. She can also answer any questions you might have. Directions & more details will be provided to those who RSVP.

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Last updated 1-29-2012