El Sobrante United Methodist Church

08/22/2026

Come join us for church 10am this Sunday
670 Appian Way, El Sobrante

08/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for Summer Swing on Sunday. It was a lot of fun!

07/15/2026

Crafty Ladies Jam Making!
Save the date, November 14th

07/14/2026

Join us August 9th for an afternoon of swing music featuring Dan Damon & Kurt Ribak. There will be dancing, desserts and summer fun!

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06/25/2026

05/13/2026

Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, Indiana has experienced a devastating fire to their building.

Many of you have reached out to ask how you can support the church & the broader Madison community.

Right now, you can pray.

If you can't find the words just yet, we offer these:

"God of mercy and presence,

We come with heavy hearts, grieving what has been lost and unsure of what comes next. Be near to this church community, all who have experienced your love in and through its witness.

Bring comfort to those who are hurting, peace to those who are anxious, and strength to those who are weary. Bless all who have responded with care and courage.

Grant wisdom to leaders for the days ahead, and remind us that your church is not just a building, but more importantly, your people.

Out of this loss, bring hope. Out of this moment, bring connection.

We trust that you are with us always.
Amen."

04/09/2026

Risen Christ, the Easter story is a reminder that nothing could contain you—no tomb, no body, no violent act. You are alive in the world, unfettered and beckoning us to follow. Lead me to the places you have called me to be. Show me where you’re headed. I want to be there, too. Amen.

—prayer by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC

04/08/2026

Every morning the sun rises,
majestic and steady.
She is greeted
in all her strength
with the joyous cacophony of birdsong.
I like to believe
this holy chorus
is the birds telling each other—
I’m here.
We made it through the night.
You’re not alone.
What good, good news.

—excerpt from the poem “Birdsong” by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | AA Sanctified Art LLC

04/07/2026

As United Methodists, regarding war, our Social Principles state:

"The church deplores war and all other forms of violent conflict and urges the peaceful settlement of all disputes. We yearn for the day when there will be no more war and people will live together in peace and justice. We reject the use of war as an instrument of foreign policy and insist that every peaceful and diplomatic means of resolution be exhausted before the start of armed conflicts. Similarly, we oppose the increasing reliance on preemptive strikes unless they can be clearly demonstrated to be proportionate in response, delimited in human casualties, and undertaken in response to clear and immediate threats to human lives. We grieve that in a world where so many live in poverty, governments continue to dedicate enormous resources to preparing for and conducting wars. We are especially distressed by the proliferation of nuclear weapons and call not only for an end to their production, but for their complete elimination." UMC Social Principles 2020/2024

04/07/2026

Living God, there is so much to be grateful for. Even in the midst of death, new life emerges. Thank you for the flowers that push up through the snow. Thank you for the sun that rises each morning. Thank you for young people who bring energy to tired places. Thank you for hope on the horizon. Thank you for birdsong and new friends and the old, old story of your endless love. Thank you for all the things that help me feel full to the brim with life. Amen.

—prayer by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC