Welcome to
First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame

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FPCB Neighborhood Get-Togethers

Check out the details on your upcoming FPCB Neighborhood Get-Together. We hope you and your family will attend!  If you don’t know which neighborhood you’re in, call or e-mail Deb Concklin:  dconcklin@gmail.com or 650-888-6483.

Click Here to View The Schedule of Neighborhood Get-Togethers

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New Church Greeters Ministry

 You may notice a difference on Sunday mornings.  In our effort to become the most loving place in the community we now have official church greeters who are either Elders, Deacons, or part of our Evangelism team.  You will be able to spot them by their name tags and that they will be welcoming all our church community.  Please say hello as you pass them in the Narthex or Fellowship Hall.  If you happen to recognize a new face in our services,  please welcome our guest and let the Sunday Greeter know so that they may make themselves available for any questions or provide information about our church to our visitor.  

How great it would be if all of us could develop a new-face mindset, seeking to introduce ourselves to those we don’t recognize.  Research shows that most visitors decide if they want to return to a church within the first four to eight minutes (or from the parking lot to the pew).  People are looking for a smiling and welcoming face.  Let’s encourage our church officers and the Evangelism Committee members in their efforts to welcome the newcomer and don’t forget that all of us have our part to play in being hospitable to our guests.  We should remember what Jesus said  to his disciples, “When I was a stranger, you welcomed Me, (Matthew 25:38) and the apostle Paul reminds us to, “Extend hospitality to strangers," (Rom. 12:13b).

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Summer Worship begins Sunday, May 27

 Summer Worship Times:
8:45 a.m. - Chapel

and

10:00 a.m.- Sanctuary

 We will return to our regular worship times on Sunday, September 9.

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Pew Brigade

Have you been looking for a way to give back to the church but haven’t been sure how? How about giving the Pew Brigade a try? The Pew Brigade meets the 1st Sunday of each month after worship to stock and organize the pews in the Chapel and Sanctuary. If you would like to volunteer an hour of your time once a month and provide a great service to the church then the Pew Brigade is for you! To join this group please contact Katy in the church office at  342-0875 or
kdalbora@burlpres.org.

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Grief Support Group Now Meeting
4:00-5:00 p.m. ~ 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month

The Caring Ministries of FPCB has started a Grief Support Group for people who have experienced the death/loss of a significant person that meets from 4-5 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month. This group will offer emotional support and opportunities for sharing, as well as information about the grieving process. This on-going drop-in group requires no registration and is at no cost; it is facilitated by Deacon Joanne Becker, a certified marriage and family therapist. Please contact Jackie Gainer in the church office at 650-342-3118, ext. 226 or jgainer@burlpres.org if you are interested, have any questions, or requests for meeting times.

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Prayers for our Military
Do you have a family member currently serving in the military? FPCB started a list of our Military Personnel right after the war in Iraq began that has not been updated for some time. The list that is currently on the bulletin board in the main hallway will be updated  and replaced with current concerns. We do all we can to make sure this list is kept up-to-date, but we need your help. Please contact Jackie Gainer at 342-0875, ext. 226 or jgainer@burlpres.org with the names of our church family that are serving. Thank you.

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