Here is a letter from our sister church in Maui, the Maui Christian Church:

The picturesque island of Maui is currently grappling with an unprecedented catastrophe. A devastating wildfire has swept through parts of the island, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction in the historic area of Lahaina. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been reduced to ashes, many lives have been lost, and several individuals are still missing. Families who once had homes now find themselves displaced, with their possessions and memories lost forever. The situation is dire, and our ohana needs our support now more than ever. 

In the face of such adversity, witnessing the spirit of unity and compassion already evident in our community is heartening. As we stand together to aid our fellow Maui residents, we invite you to contribute to the Maui church. Your donation, no matter how small, can make a profound difference in the lives of those who have been impacted. These funds will be used by the Maui Church to aid the Lahaina community.

We're also reaching out to extend a helping hand to our dear sister, Tatiana, and her mom, dad, and Tutu, who have faced the unimaginable. Tatiana is a member of the Maui Christian Church. Born and raised on the vibrant shores of Maui, their lives were forever altered on the fateful evening of August 8th. In the blink of an eye, the flames took everything they owned, leaving them only a short time to grab a few items and drive off in their vehicle, where they navigated through black smoke and many dangerous obstacles to secure their safety. The home that was built with love by Tatianas great-grandfather, filled with generations of family belongings and memories, now stands in ruins. Amidst this tragedy, we're immensely grateful that Tatiana and her ohana emerged physically unharmed, but the journey forward is a daunting one. We're reaching out to our community and beyond to ask for your support in helping them rebuild their lives.

Thank you for your unwavering support and for making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can rebuild, heal, and show that even in the face of disaster, Maui's spirit remains unbreakable.

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The SF Bay Fellowship will collect donations for the Maui Christian Church that we will give directly to our sister church in Maui. Please consider donating to help our sister Tatiana and to help the people of Maui. To donate, go to the "Give" page on our website by clicking the button below and selecting the "Missions" account when making your donation. All donations received in our "Missions" account in the next two weeks will be given to our sister church in Maui. We appreciate any and all donations. 

Hello Church,

My name is Olatunji, and I am a faithful member of the Peninsula House Church that meets in Redwood City.

On July 27th, my son Isaiah and I embarked on a vacation to Maui to celebrate his recent graduation from high school and to spend some quality time together before he leaves for Pepperdine University, a Church of Christ institution (yay!). We stayed in West Maui in a condo with an amazing view of God's creations and spent time snorkeling, hiking, and boating. I really enjoyed praying on the Island and swimming with the turtles and angel fish with my son. We had a great time.

On Sunday, July 30th, I was able to travel to Wailea and attend the Maui Church of Christ Service, which was held on the beach at 9 am! It was really encouraging to hear the word preached by the seaside and to sing, fellowship, and pray with our Island brothers and sisters in Christ. Everyone I met was extremely welcoming, and I learned the Church has a group of about 25 disciples. A brother named Quinn led the lesson, and I met another brother originally from San Diego named Gabe, who is married to a sister from the Bay Area. Another sister named Nicole led songs, and they all worked together to provide an awesome and encouraging service. At the conclusion of service, we all enjoyed great conversation, took a group photo, and some of them headed straight into the ocean! I'm forever grateful to travel around the country and attend our churches in the family of God. It felt like home.

Unfortunately, the fires broke out two days after we left the Island, and although I'm grateful that God blessed us with the trip and safe passage home, my heart is saddened and goes out to the people and the tragedy they now face.

Let's all do what we can to support them, especially keeping them and the Maui Church in prayer.

- Ola, Peninsula Fellowship Group

We want to invite all singles and recently married folks to grab a frisbee, volleyball, or whatever you like to join us at Alameda Beach from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.

We will have a great time of fellowship and fun and will provide drinks & light refreshments between 6:30 pm - 7 pm. You can also bring your dinner to eat at the beach!

Please stay and join us for our Oakland/Alameda Fellowship Group's evening worship service from 7 pm - 8 pm in the exact location.

Meet at the volleyball stands on Alameda Beach - 2101 Shoreline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501

The Oakland/Alameda Fellowship Group is Here!

Often God sends His people to different areas to spread His message and to make it more accessible. We are pleased to announce the launch of the Oakland/Alameda Fellowship group.  This area is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most authentic and diverse places. It is a cultural mecca for families and many young professionals. A surprising number of activities here include a thriving food scene and many outdoor pursuits in the hills and waterfront. 

Attendance at our inaugural service was very reflective of where we live – diverse, various ages, as well as a geographic representation (including Zoom) from this part of the East Bay. As we strive to keep in step with the Spirit, one verse reminder from our discussion on John 3 was apropos. "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." 

Please pray that we can do our part to share God's love and message with the great people in this area. Please also pray that God will continue to grow our fellowship and tha we can have many more inaugural services in the near future.

We have many events happening this week all around the Bay Area! 

The location and times are on our website for most events, but our midweek services and gatherings are by region this month and are not posted on our website. Some of us meet at the mall to have dinner and discuss scriptures, others meet at music in the park for summer events for fellowship and fun, and others have bible studies and much more! For our midweek services, please send an email to the region that you are inquiring about. You can find all of our Fellowship Groups emails on our website on the Find Your People webpages or by clicking HERE.

Next weekend three of our Fellowship Groups will be headed to the beach!

The Peninsula Fellowship Group and The City Fellowship Group host a Half Moon Bay beach church service! All are welcome to join us as we head to Half Moon Bay State Park. Bring a blanket, beach chair, lunch if you want to stay and picnic and Bible. Church will start at 10am. The parking fee is $10. Please plan to come early to find parking and to get settled in.  Exact beach location is on our website. Click the button below.

Also, our New Oakland/Alameda Fellowship Group is hosting a Saturday evening church service at Alameda Beach! All are welcome to join as we head to the bay. Bring a blanket, beach chair, volleyball or other beach gear to gather at the Alameda Beach for service.  Exact meeting location is on our website. Church will start at 7pm. Please plan to come early to find parking and to get settled in.

Our other fellowship groups will gather in other locations around the bay. Please see our website for more information.

Have a wonderful week!