EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL LIFE, & OUTREACH (ESLO)

Church ed & Spiritual Life

Adult Education includes mid-week classes, Bible Study, occasional Sunday workshops, and seasonal offerings to provide participants with an introduction to cutting-edge theology, opportunities for faith reflection on current events, and encouragement to explore and express beliefs and values in an open and caring environment.

Small Groups are an opportunity to reflect and discuss among friends about what matters to you when it comes to your faith and spiritual practices. Eden’s current groups include: Seekers Book Club, Bible Studies (English and Spanish), Eden Choir, Eden Crafters, Single Women’s Group, and are open to all, simply request to join any small group of your choosing on Church Center. Any Eden Church group may request childcare. Contact Pastor Pepper for more information.

Retreats, Labyrinth Walks, and Spiritual Direction are offered by our ministers and community partners. To make arrangements, please call the church office or send an email to our Office Manager.

EDUCACIÓN Y VIDA ESPIRITUAL

La educación para adultos incluye clases a mitad de semana, estudio bíblico, talleres dominicales ocasionales y ofrendas estacionales para brindarles a los participantes una introducción a la teología, oportunidades para reflexionar sobre la fe en los eventos actuales y aliento para explorar y expresar creencias y valores de manera abierta y en un ambiente seguro.

Los grupos pequeños son una oportunidad para reflexionar y discutir entre amigos sobre lo que es importante para usted cuando se trata de su fe y prácticas espirituales. Los grupos actuales de Eden incluyen: Seekers Book Club, Estudio Bíblico, el Coro, Eden Stitchers, y están abiertos a todos, simplemente solicite unirse a cualquier grupo pequeño de su elección en Church Center. Cualquier grupo de Eden Church puede solicitar cuidado de niños. Comuníquese con la Pastora Pepper para obtener más información.

Nuestros ministros y socios comunitarios ofrecen retiros, caminatas en el laberinto y dirección espiritual. Para hacer los arreglos, llame a la oficina de la iglesia o envíe un correo electrónico a nuestro Gerente de Oficina.

E-Team & Spirit-in-Action

The Spirit-in-Action Partners build relationships with persons and groups beyond the walls of the church that serve the common good through service projects, fundraising initiatives, in-kind services, and cultural education and exchange programs.

Examples of recent projects include a Candidates’ Forum for the Hayward Unified School District Board of Trustees, a shoreline cleanup day with Save the Bay, a toy collection for our Tres Reyes Fiesta, and the FESCO Shelter Shuffle.

The SIA Partners also sponsor an annual worship service to encourage reflection on the intersections of spirituality and service, and to celebrate the partnerships and successes accomplished through these activities.

EVANGELISMO Y ESPÍRITU EN ACCIÓN

Los Miembros del equipo de Espíritu en Acción, construyen relaciones con personas y grupos más allá de los muros de la iglesia y sirven al bien común a través de proyectos de servicio, iniciativas de recaudación de fondos, servicios en especie y programas de intercambio y educación cultural.

Ejemplos de algunos proyectos recientes incluyen: un Foro de Candidatos para la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Hayward, un día de limpieza de la costa con Save the Bay, una colecta de juguetes para nuestra Fiesta de Tres Reyes, y el FESCO Shelter Shuffle.

Los miembros de este equipo también patrocinan un servicio de adoración anual para alentar la reflexión sobre las intersecciones de espiritualidad y servicio, y para celebrar las alianzas y los éxitos logrados a través de estas actividades.

Fellowship & Stewardship

Giving Time & Talent

To volunteer in worship, simply select which roles to which you feel called, and you’ll receive an invitation to join one of our worship teams. You may also fill out our Accompaniment Volunteer Interest Form for additional volunteer opportunities. Weekly opportunities also present themselves in the form of Fellowship opportunities for serving and connecting after worship. In addition, watch for our annual Time & Talent commitment card and return in person or by mail to the church.  You may also reach out to our Office Manager to learn of more seasonal opportunities.

Planned Giving

Our Board of Trustees, in cooperation with the United Church of Christ, is developing a planned giving ministry for Eden Church. Through these gifts we help ensure that the ministry of Eden Church continues to grow while we are alive and well and able to share the yoke of ministry, and long after we have gone to God.

Pledges & Gifts

The mission and ministry of Eden Church is largely funded by contributions from members and friends, who make annual estimates of giving, called “pledges.” Our aggregated pledges provide church leaders with a reasonable basis for developing an annual budget. Download the latest pledge form and see our FAQs for more information.

FYI

Giving statements are produced for members on a quarterly, calendar-year, fiscal-year, and as-requested basis. Contact the church office if you would like to meet privately with a church leader about your financial commitment or giving statement, or for more information about how pledges and gifts are acknowledged, managed, and utilized.

We Value Your Privacy

At Eden, we value your privacy and do not share members and friends contact or contribution information without express permission. Access to information about donors’ financial pledges and gifts is held in confidence by a small group of people authorized by the Church Council to handle these matters on behalf of the church. For more information about Eden’s financial policies and confidentiality policy, please contact any officer of the church or our Senior Minister.