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On Wednesday, Kristy and I celebrated our twenty year wedding anniversary! You might recognize the church in which we were wed…

It is a rare and special thing to return home to a place which was so integral to my family’s story. It is a gift and a joy to serve a community who love this place as much as I do.

Thank you for the gift of allowing me to return to this place I love, with the people I love…

Our Food Bank participation on July 19th was outstanding! These parishioners donated a Friday afternoon to fill produce bags with apples, plums, or corn, and worked alongside volunteers from Orinda Rotary and Old Navy. Shown: John Donnelly, Juan Kelly, Betsy Donnelly, Cliff Pinder, Sofia Weaver, Jordan and Ronela Huskins. If you'd like to participate on August 16, contact Betsy Donnelly.

PARISH LIFE

Come to the Orinda Community Park on Saturday, August 24th —it’s

the Parish Picnic, from 11am-2pm. Chat with friends, make new ones,

enjoy a BBQ lunch, try your luck at corn hole–maybe kick ball?—on the grass. More details soon.

‘Summer Lite’ Coffee Hour signups are still needed! Do you enjoy

those nibbles after the service? You can help by signing up to bring a simple snack. Look for the clipboard in the Parish Hall and choose a Sunday that works for you.

OUTREACH

FOOD BANK WORK DAY

Friday, August 16th, 1-3pm, is our monthly work session at the food bank in Concord. We’ll meet there and sort food for delivery throughout Contra Costa County. To learn how you can help, or if you’d like a ride, please contact Betsy or John Donnelly, 925-639-5602.