Sunday Worship
- Large print bulletins and hearing amplifiers are provided for every service.
- You are invited to join us for Coffee Hour and Refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
- If you would prefer to meet online, you are invited to watch our live-stream service on the church’s YouTube channel. The service begins promptly at 10:00 AM. The service will be posted later in the afternoon if you are unable to watch it live.
Join us for worship on Sunday, November 24 at 10:00 AM. The Scripture lessons are Revelation 1:4b-8 & John 18-33-37. The title of the sermon is, "The Truth of Jesus' Reign." The Lay Reader is La Toya Holmes-Green. The Usher Katrina Copple. The Teller is John Busshaert. Fellowship is provided by Cindy and Simon Cherry.
What's Happening this Week
+ Download our latest eNewsletter, The Weekly, for Thursday, November 14, 2024.
+ Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM.
+ Facebook Church meets online Wednesday, November 20 at 12:00 Noon on Pastor Bo's Facebook page. Befriend him here.
+ Bible Study will meet on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 PM in person at church and on Zoom. Download this week's lesson here.
Stewardship 2025 Campaign
Throughout the month of November, we'll be promoting the life of the Pioneer Church and help inform you how you can support our ministry efforts. Pledging is an important part of how we plan to resource our ministry. Please consider pledging today. If you would like to pledge your support now, follow the link below to let the church know.
3 Ways to Give to Pioneer
1. Follow this link to Paypal and make your donation there.
2. Worship services on Sunday at 10:00 AM or stop by the church office.
3. Mail in your donation: Pioneer Congregational Church, 2700 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Giving Tree
Help the Pioneer Church purchase gifts for needy children this Christmas. All presents are being donated through the Mustard Seed Program of Loaves and Fishes, which provides gifts to homeless children, ages 5-15. Please pick up your tag on the tree and return your unwrapped gifts before Wednesday, December 4. Thank you!
Frozen Turkeys for the Marshallese Community Church
We have been asked again this year to help provide frozen turkeys for a sister congregation in Sacramento. If you would like to donate a frozen turkey or money to buy one, please contact Pastor Bo. We aim to give the turkeys NLT Monday, November 25. Thanks!
Decorating the Sanctuary
Please join us on Saturday, November 30 at 1:00 PM and help us decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas holiday season. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Join us for a lively discussion of the Hard Sayings of Jesus, based on the book of the same name by F.F. Bruce.
Bible study will meet on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 PM in the Pastor's Office. Go here to download the discussion guide for this week's lesson. You may also connect with the study on Zoom. Contact the pastor for the Zoom link.
CoWorking Office Space @ Pioneer
We are looking for persons who would like to work out of one of our offices or use our many common rooms as a place to work. Mainly geared for those who work from home, our coworking space sharing is a great way at an affordable price to work in a peaceful atmosphere. Spread the news, tell your friends, and let us use these office spaces that have sat empty throughout the week. For more information, please call the church office.
Food Pantry Donations
We collect non-perishable food pantry donations and travel-sized toiletries on Sunday, December 15. We will collect and dedicate them during the service and then take the donated food to the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership’s Food Closet and the toiletries to Wind Youth Services during the week.
Tour of the Sanctuary
Dr. Elliot Jones, our music director, leads a tour of the sanctuary that includes the building architecture, explaining the history of the various stained glass windows, and offers a history of our organ and plays on it to show it's capabilities. The next Tour happens on Saturday, December 14 at 12:00 Noon. Invite your friends to this lovely tour as it is a great way to introduce them to our historic building and church.
GoFundMe for Karen S.
As many of our church members and friends are aware, our own Karen S. has had her cancer return. To help with her expenses, a GoFundMe page has been set up. While the financial goal on the page has been met, new information about her condition means she'll need more help. We invite you to give to help defray her unexpected costs of treatment. Go here to donate.
Stay informed about Pioneer
Join us every Wednesday at 6:30 PM for Bible Study. Our new Bible study is working through the hard sayings of Jesus. The study is available in person and online. If you are interested in this, please get in touch with Pastor Bo at pastorbo@pioneerucc.org and let him know of your interest. Thanks!
Bible Study
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed as Readers, Ushers, and provide food and refreshments during Coffee Hour. Training is offered for any volunteer effort. If you're interested, please contact Philip or Scott.
Meal Sacks, Gloves, & Handwarmers
Our church provides food, clothing, tents, handwarmers, scarves, and a number of needed items for the unhoused of midtown Sacramento. These provisions are provided by contributions to our Compassion Fund.
Women's Breakfast
The Women’s Breakfast will meet on Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 AM. Join us for lively and friendly conversations. This fellowship group will meet at Aviator's Restaurant, 6151 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA. Please contact Sue Bryant Still, if you have any questions.
Prayer Ministry
We have a vibrant prayer ministry in our church. Heidi Munoz collects prayer requests, emails them out to our prayer champions, and we pray over all prayer requests each and every Sunday. If you have a prayer request, please send an email to Heidi at prayingpioneers@gmail.com.
We help prepare you for leadership by serving on various committees and boards of the church. We have open positions in ministry, planning, outreach, and Christian education. If you are interested in honing your leadership skills, or developing them, please speak with the Pastor.
Leadership Development
Choir Rehearsal
The Pioneer Choir presents music of a great variety of styles – Gregorian chant, Renaissance polyphony, traditional spirituals, brand-new choral anthems, and more. Rehearsals are at 6:30 on Thursdays in our choir room. New singers are welcome anytime. Music-reading skills are helpful, but not required. Choir rehearsal begins on Thursday, September 5.
Bell Choir Rehearsal
Pioneer Bells rehearses on Tuesdays at 6:30 in our choir room, and presents some of the rich repertoire of music for bell choir in worship services – and occasionally in front of the church, serenading Sutter’s Fort Park!
Thank You!
A special thank you goes to Pat H. for organizing the Giving Tree. We thank Randy for the food and Vi for setting up for Fellowship Hour. We also thank Randy for assembling this week's unhoused meal sack lunches. Thank you!
Mission Statement
Connecting people with God’s love. Sharing a safe place to belong. Serving our community and beyond.
AA Recovery Support
AA currently meets throughout the week in our church. They meet every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in Fellowship Hall or the Parlor.
Compassion Fund
Once a month, we collect an offering on Sunday that supports our local mission efforts. We provide the unhoused sack lunches, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and hand-warmers. We also offer no-interest loans to church members and friends and family of church members.
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