We welcome children to our worship services and have nursery rooms available in a lovely child-friendly environment for parents/other caregivers who desire to be with young children for any needs that arise.

See the Sunday Worship Bulletin

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LGBTQ Affirming,
Open and Affirming,
Gay-Friendly:

3 Ways of Saying . . .

. . . We respect and affirm all who seek to be part of their journey with us. Learn more about our LGBTQ Affirming church.

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Meet Our Interim Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Martha “Marty” Williams

Rev. Marty began her service December 1st, 2016.

Rev. Marty grew up in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and you will still hear a little bit of Texas twang.  She received her BA from Texas Christian University and moved to southern CA and attended the School of Theology at Claremont, receiving her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees.

Rev. Marty has served 38 years in ministry.  She was licensed in 1978 and ordained in 1983 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  She has a deep love and passion for the local church and her ministry reflects this. She has served local congregations in Southern California and Northern California and has many years experience in regional and conference ministry.  Rev. Marty delights in working with congregational transformation, transition, and equipping the church for the “next faithful thing”.

Rev. Marty recently concluded her service as Interim Transitional Pastor at Lafayette Christian Church in Lafayette, CA.   She served as an Associate Conference Minister in the Northern California-Nevada Conference for 5 years and was the Regional Minister-Vice President for the Christian Church (DOC) in Northern California-Nevada for 13 years.   Rev. Marty has a strong commitment to the UCC/DOC partnership as well as ecumenical and interfaith ministries.

In her spare time, you will find Rev. Marty and spouse Sue Goddard hiking, camping, and backpacking in the Sierras.  They enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.  Good books are her constant joy.  She enjoys cooking, playing bocce occasionally, and walking the dogs.  Lulu, the beagle, and April, the Cairn/Chihuahua mix, keep Rev. Marty and Sue entertained and walking every day. 

Rev. Marty began her interim service on December 1st, 2016.  She is working half time at CCAV.  Please introduce yourself to her.  She is anxious to meet everyone!

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Transforming Love: Behind Prison Walls

A Sermon by Randall Newcomb

White Hawk was the angriest person I have ever encountered. 

I met White Hawk at 8AM on Christmas Eve morning. 

He had shackles on his hands and feet that were connected to a chain around his waist. The guard sat him down and padlocked the handcuffs to a metal loop on the table. With his hands held together by the handcuffs he picked up the telephone receiver. Read More

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Our Music Director, Maria Brodsky

 

Russian-born harpsichordist Maria Brodsky holds an MA in Music Theory from Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory.  

In 1998 she relocated to the US . . . more

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God is still speaking

Faith is a journey that can have many twists and turns.

You are welcome here with all your questions and doubts as well as joys.

Find out about God is still speaking. What do our members say about our church?