UPCOMING
Connect Lunch
This Sunday, September 2, 1-3pm | Pastor Andrew’s Home
Get to know Solano! If you’re new or looking to get plugged into community at Solano, we have a casual, low key, social lunch to which we’d like to invite you. It’s a great opportunity to meet and get to know our leaders, members, and other newcomers. If you’re interested, please contact info@solanochurch.org to RSVP.
International Student & Scholar Ministry Info Session & Hike
This Saturday, September 8, 9am-12pm | The Commons room at the University Terrace Building (loc. near 2130 Jefferson Ave, Berkeley)
Reach out to international students and scholars! UC Berkeley attracts students and scholars from all over the world, providing us an opportunity to engage the world with the gospel from where we are. If interested in being involved with students and scholars, participate in our info session and a hike. Contact Ryan at rgregory120@gmail.com with any questions.
Home Group Fair
Sunday, September 9, After Sunday Services, Ocean View Patio
We want everyone attending Solano to enjoy and be involved in the fellowship of Christ as part of a home group. Next week home group leaders will be available for you to meet, to answer questions, and for you to visit a group. In home groups we meet in smaller groups (10-12ppl) in the hospitality of someone’s home, to look into the Word, pray, and simply live life together. If you have any questions about home groups, contact info@solanochurch.org.
Women’s Potluck Brunch & Clothing Swap
Saturday, September 15 , 9-11:30am | El Cerrito Campus, 7200 Schmidt Ln.
Join us for a time of food, fellowship and fresh picks!
Food Details: Who doesn’t love breakfast? Bring a brunch dish to share (sweet or savory, homemade or store-bought). Beverages will be provided.
Clothing Swap Details: Bring your clean & gently used (or new) clothing/shoes/handbags to swap with others. A donation and shopping experience all in one!
Donation Details:
All clothing left at the end of the morning will be donated to
Oakland Elizabeth House ( oakehouse.org ) - accepts clothing and/or financial donations
Dress for Success ( dressforsuccess.org ) - for gently used business attire clothing & shoes (freshly laundered and no more than 5 years old, suitable for job interviews).
The Princess Project ( princessproject.org ) - for prom dresses and formal wear (ensure all dresses are clean and no more than 5 years old).
Queries: Nicole Iwawaki deliajude@gmail.com or Lisa Lee l_m_lee@hotmail.com
Ministry Fair: Find Your FIT
Sunday, September 16, After Sunday Services, Ocean View Patio
Everyone has been given gifts to grow and bless the church, and as Christ calls each of us to serve one another we want to help you discover your gifts and use them to be involved in community. So we’re having a Ministry Fair, with many of Solano’s areas of service where you can participate. We encourage you to take the FIT spiritual gifts assessment at http://www.opiso.org/spiritual-gifts/ to discover where you may be a good fit.
College Picnic
Sunday, September 16 ** | Location & Time TBD
Welcome college students! We’re having a welcome picnic to our returning and new students. Details coming! Contact Ryan at ryan@solanochurch.org if you have any questions. ** Please note change of date!
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Join the Count Me In Core Team
We need some people to join the core team that coordinates Count Me In, an event when the Solano family gathers together to love our neighbors by serving them in their homes. If you’re interested in being involved, contact Russell Doi at russdoi35@gmail.com.
El Cerrito Campus Work Day
This Saturday, September 8, 9am-1pm | 7200 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito
We'll be doing some maintenance work at our El Cerrito Campus. The building is ours and could use some love & care! Contact Dave at dmonkster@gmail.com if you'd like to participate or have questions.
Production for the Epic Finale for Solano Films
We are beginning to shoot our next film and are looking for videographers, costume + makeup, lighting and general crew. If you are interested in helping, contact Jackie at jackie@solanochurch.org.