Links lead to specific times in the YouTube video
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: John 14: 15-21
Anthem: “Jesus Is Alive” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Love That Stays”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Welcome: James Creer, Pres. of CUMC Pride in Action
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Gift of Music: “I’ve Got the Joy (Down in My Heart)” — Carillon Handbell Choir
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ken Yeager
Text: John 14: 1-14
Anthem: “You Are Not Alone” — Chancel Choir with members of
Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus and Women’s Rainbow Chorus
Sermon: “Trusting the Way Forward” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Mungu ni Mwema with God Is So Good” — Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Psalm 23 & John 10: 1-10
Anthem: “Brother James’ Air” (The Lord is My Shepherd) — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Forever” (watch sermon) Read Sermon
— Rev. Richard (Dick) Corson, CUMC Pastor Emeritus
Sunday, April 19th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Laura Hallinan
Gift of Music: “Fantasia on Azmon” — Carillon Handbell Choir
Text: Luke 24: 13-35
Anthem: “Prez Is Nem” (Praise His Name) — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Recognizing Jesus Along the Way”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: John 20: 19–31
Anthem: “Easter Morning” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Seeing Peace in the Midst of Fear”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Fanfare for Easter — Organ & Brass Act, Percussion
Introit for Easter — Chancel Choir, Organ, & Brass Act
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Anthem: “Easter Hymn” — Chancel Choir; Veronica Behrens, soloist
Text: John 20: 1–18
Sermon: “Seeing Life Where We Thought There Was Only Death”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Crown Him With Many Crowns — Organ, Brass Act, Percussion, Choir/Congregation
The Hallelujah Chorus — Organ, Brass Act, Percussion, Choir, & Friends
An Easter Celebration (Postlude) — Organ & Brass Act, Percussion
Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Anthem: “Savior, O Hear Us” — Chancel Choir
Text: John 18: 1 – 19: 42
Gift of Music: “Were You There” — James Creer, soloist
Homily: “Seeing Love All the Way Through”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Anthem: “Antiphonal Hosanna” — Joyful Notes Choir & Chancel Choir
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Matthew 21: 1-11
Sermon: “Seeing Power Differently”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
March 22nd, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Laura Hallinan
Gift of Music: “Simplicity” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Text: John 11: 1-7, 18-25, 32-45
Anthem: “O Holy Jesus” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Seeing Hope Where We Least Expect It”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
March 15th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jasmine Bangura
Text: John 9: 1–3, 18–25
Anthem: “Glorious Name” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Learning to See“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
March 8th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Anthem: “Living Water” — Chancel Choir; Joyful Notes Choir;
Delia Shepherd, interpretive dance
Word for Children: Danilyn Millo
Text: John 4: 5-30
Sermon: “Come and See”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
March 1st, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Tamba Tugbawa
Text: John 3: 1–17
Anthem: “God So Loved the World” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “When We Can’t See Yet”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
February 22nd, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Matthew 4: 1-11
Anthem: “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Seeing Clearly in the Wilderness”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
February 15th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Eldria Smith
Text: Matthew 17: 1-9
Anthem: “Walk Straight with Jesus” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Beloved, Listen: A Moment That Changes Everything”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
February 8th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Say What You Mean (Without Saying it Mean)” — Joyful Notes
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Words for Times Like These — Pastor Theon; Text: Matthew 5: 13-20
Anthem: “Light of the World” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Faith That Shows Up in the World: Game-Changing Faith”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
February 1st, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Laura Hallinan
Words for Times Like These — Pastor Theon
Text: Matthew 5: 1-12
Anthem: “Lead Me, Lord” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The People God Calls Blessed” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
January 25th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jasmine Bangura
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23
Anthem: “Down By the Riverside” — African Fellowship & Chancel Choirs
Sermon: “Finding Our Next Step Together: One Call. One Purpose. One Christ.”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Anthem: “Total Praise” — James Creer, soloist; African & Chancel Choirs
January 11th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Matthew 3: 13-17
Anthem: “O Blessed Spring” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Beloved: Before You Do Anything Else”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Epiphany, January 4th, 2026 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: John 1: 1-18
Anthem: “The Riding of the Kings” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Light that Leads Us Forward”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, December 28th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children — Pastor Theon
Text: Matthew 2: 13-23
Carol Sing – no Choir
Sermon: “God With Us in the Hard Stories”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2025 — View on YouTube: Part I Part II
Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Gift of Music: “Away in a Manger” — Daelene Groff & Carol Ann Parker, soloists
Anthem: “What is This Lovely Fragrance” — Chancel Choir
Anthem: “In Bethlehem” — Chancel Choir
Homily: “A Night That Changed Everything” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
4th Sunday of Advent, December 21st, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Love Came Down at Christmas” — Carillon Choir
Word for Children (Gift of the Magi) & Advent Candle Lighting: Dellaporta Family
Text: Matthew 1: 18-25
Anthem: “Long Time Ago” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Prepare Him Room” — Rev. Alyss Swanson
3rd Sunday of Advent, December 14th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children & Advent Candle Lighting: Millo Family
Text: Matthew 11: 2-11
Gift of Music: “Candle on the Water” & “Glorious”
— Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Sermon: “When Faith Has Questions” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
2nd Sunday of Advent, December 7th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children & Advent Candle Lighting: Tugbawa Family
Text: Matthew 3: 1-12
Anthem: “Krismes don kam” (sung in Krio) — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Baptized into a New Way of Life“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
1st Sunday of Advent, November 30th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Prelude: “Savior of the Nations, Come” — Carillon Handbell Choir
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Matthew 24: 36-44
Anthem: “Will We Know Him?” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Awake in Advent: Living in Hope and Expectation“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Luke 23: 33-43
Anthem: “Jesus, We are Here” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Reigning in the Midst of Suffering:
Christ’s Kingdom of Redemption”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Luke 18: 1-8
Anthem: “God is Our Refuge” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Never Give Up!”
— Rev. Richard Corson, Campbell UMC Pastor Emeritus
Sunday, November 9th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastors
Text: Luke 20: 27-38
Anthem: “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Non-Miraculous Resurrection” — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Gift of Music: “Gospel Roundup“— Carillon Handbell Choir
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Zacchaeus“— Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Luke 19: 1-10
Anthem: “Do Not Pass Me By” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “From the Tree to the Table: The Journey of Grace”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Laura Hallinan
Text: Luke 18: 9-14
Anthem: “Amen Suikamana” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Heart of Humility: A Parable of True Righteousness”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Prelude: “Faithfulness” — Carillon Handbell Choir accmp. by Haewon Kim
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: John 13:34-35; 14:15, 21; 15:12
Anthem: “The Greatest Gift Is Love” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Practice Love” — Rev. Richard Corson
Sunday, October 12th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 17: 11-19
Anthem: “Thank You Lord” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Faith of the Outsider: Finding Wholeness Through Gratitude“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
World Communion Sunday, October 5th, 2025 — View on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Luke 17: 5-10
Anthem: “O Lord of Light, O Lord of Grace” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Faithful Service: Small Faith, Great God”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Psalm 146
Anthem: “Let All the People Praise” — Joyful Notes, Chancel Choir
with Carillon Handbell Choir
Sermon: “Grateful Hearts, Joyful Praise:
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Luke 16: 1-13
Anthem: “Nzamuranza” (I Worship Christ)— African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Faithful in Little, Faithful in Much: The Heart of Stewardship”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Luke 15: 1-10
Anthem: “Now I’m Found” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Finding What Was Lost: The Pursuit of God’s Grace“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 14: 25-33
Invitation & “Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Counting the Cost: Discipleship’s True Price“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Pride Sunday, August 31st, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Music: “The Servant Song” — Congregation
Sermon: “The Upside-Down Kingdom: Embracing All People“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Roxanne Kohlin
Text: Luke 13: 10-17
Anthem: “Nobody Knows” — Altos Brass Quintet
Sermon: “Stand Up!” — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Rev. Roberta Corson
Text: Hebrews 11: 29 – 12: 2
Anthem: “Sabbath Prayer” — Linda & Robert Solis
Sermon: “A Sonnet for Little People” — Rev. Richard Corson
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16; Luke 12: 32-40
Anthem: “Njallo” (Always) — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Faith That Moves: A Call to Live Expectantly“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 — View online on YouTube
“Allegro” Horn Concerto 3 — Brian Holmes, horn; Haewon Kim, Piano
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 12: 13-21
“Romanzo” Concerto 3 — Brian Holmes, horn; Haewon Kim, Piano
Sermon: “Where Your Treasure Is: Finding True Security“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Anthem: “He That Keepeth Israel” — Abraham Akapo, soloist
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 11: 1-13
Anthem: “Here I Am, Lord” — Karen Martin, handbell soloist
Sermon: “Praying With Jesus” — Rev. Dr. Tom Rand, guest preacher
Sunday, July 20th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 10: 38-42
Anthem: “There’s No One in the World Like Jesus”
— African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Heart of Hospitality: Balancing Service & Listening“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
A Thank-You from Pastor Daniel
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 10: 25-37
Anthem: “Center of My Joy” — Samuel Akapo & James Creer
Sermon: “Who Is My Neighbor? Redefining Love and Compassion“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 6th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Prayer: Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Word for Children: Admire Akapo
Text: Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20
Anthem: “Sanna, Sannanina” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Harvest is Plentiful: Living Out Our Calling”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Anthem during Communion: “Feed Me Lord” — Chancel Choir & Brian Holmes, Horn
An Order of Farewell to Pastor Daniel
Benediction Music: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” – Chancel Choir
Sunday, June 29th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Message from Pastor Theon
Prayers: Rev. Roberta Corson
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Ephesians 2: 1-10
Anthem: “I’ll Follow My Lord / Santo Santo Santo” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Scandal and Summons of Grace” — Rev. Richard Corson
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Luke 8: 26-39
Anthem: “Peace in the Valley” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Confronting the Source of Destruction”
— Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Trinity Sunday, June 15th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Recognition of Sunday School Teachers
Text: John 16: 12-15
Anthem: “Native Worth” (in Krio) — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Truth You’ve Been Waiting For“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Rondo, Hamburger Sonata” — Hyeduk Seo, flute; Haewon Kim, piano
Text: John 14: 8-17, 25-27; Acts 2: 1-21
Gift of Music: “Allegretto, Hamburger Sonata” – Hyeduk Seo, flute; Haewon Kim, piano
Sermon: “The Power You Didn’t Know You Had” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Music Sunday, June 1st, 2025 — View online on YouTube
“Grand Processional on Lobe den Herren” — Carillon Choir & Organ
Gift of Music: “The Spirit of the Lord” — Joyful Notes & Adult Choirs
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: John 17: 20-26
“I Sing Because I’m Happy” — Chancel & African Fellowship Choirs
Sermon: “Unity of Believers: That They May Be One” — Bishop James Boye-Caulker, guest preacher
Gift of Music during Distribution: “Jubilant Praise” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Sunday, May 25th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
The Word for Children: Admire Akapo
Text: John 14: 23-29
Anthem: “The Peace of God” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Peace in the Midst of Parting — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, May 18th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “The Light of God’s Love” — Joyful Notes Choir
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: John 13: 31-35
Anthem: “A New Commandment” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Known by Love: The True Identity of Discipleship“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, May 11th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Carey Steffee
Text: John 10: 22-30
Anthem: “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Father & I are One: The True Identity of Jesus”
— Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Sunday, May 4th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: All Creatures of Our God & King — Carillon Choir
Word for Children: Joshua Suliaman
Text: John 21: 1-19
Anthem: “Breaking of the Bread” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “A Fresh Catch: Moving from Failure to Faith”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, April 27th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Text: John 20: 19-31
Anthem: “Galilean Easter Carol” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Believing is Seeing: Faith That Opens Our Eyes”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sharing Our Stories — Cindy Schultz
Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Prelude: Symphony #3 Finale – Saint-Saëns — Brass Act & Organ
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: John 20: 1-18 — Tom Rand
Anthem: “On the Third Day” — Chancel Choir, Handbells, Brass, Organ
Message: “From Doubt to Belief: The Journey of Encountering the Risen Christ” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Gift of Music: The Hallelujah Chorus – G.F. Handel — Organ, Brass Act, Choir, & Congregation
Good Friday, April 18th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Text: John 18:1 – 19:42
Anthem: “O Come and Mourn” — Chancel Choir
Gift of Music: “Were You There” — James Creer, Soloist
Homily: “Betrayed, Denied, Crucified” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Text: Luke 19: 28-40
Anthem: “A Festive Hosanna” — Joyful Notes & Chancel Choir
Word for Children: Elaine Hill
Sermon: “The Road to Glory: A Journey of Humble Triumph”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, April 6th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Prelude: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – Carillon Handbell Choir
The Word for Children: Carey Steffee
Text: John 12: 1-8
Anthem: “Leh Wi Sing en Tel Am Kushe”
(Let Us Sing & Tell Him Thank You) — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Value of Sacrificial Offering” — Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Word for Children: Sia Mahoney
Anthem: “Teach Us to Love” — Chancel Choir
“There’s No Place Like Home” — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Bright Day Preschool Program Announcement – Mary Smith
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 (an Embodied Interpretation) — Tom Rand
Anthem: “Wrestling Jacob” — Carillon & Chancel Choirs
Sermon: “Wrestling in the Night” — Rev. Dr. David Vasquez-Levy
Sunday, March 16th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Prelude: “In the Shadow of Your Wings” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Gift of Music: “Forty Days of Lent” – Joyful Notes Choir
The Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Luke 13: 31-35
Anthem: “O Come Ye Disconsolate” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Road to the Cross” — Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Offertory: “Ah, Holy Jesus” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Sunday, March 9th, 2025 — View online on YouTube
Text: Luke 4: 1-13
Word for Children: Admire Akapo
Anthem: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Tested & Triumphant: Lessons from the Wilderness”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, March 2nd, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Text: Luke 9: 28-36, (37-43)
Word for Children: Lynn Dellaporta
Anthem: “Baning Yeti Bayawe” (Let Us Praise the Lord Our God)
— African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Seeing Jesus Anew: From Awe to Action”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, February 23rd, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Special Music: “Love Round” — Joyful Notes
Text: Luke 6: 27-38
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Anthem: “Love Your Enemies” — Joyful Notes & Chancel Choir
“They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Sunday, February 16th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Carey Steffe
Text: Luke 6: 17-26
Anthem: “The Beatitudes” — Chancel Choir; Paul Kim, soloist
Sermon: “Blessed & Woe: A Kingdom Upside Down”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, February 9th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Doris Jigba
Text: Luke 5: 1-11
Anthem: “Deep Waters” — Chancel Choir; Zoë Garcia, soloist
Special Music: “That I Was Awake” — Zoë Garcia, Will Rand
Sermon: “At Your Command, I Will” — Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Sunday, February 2nd, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 4: 21-30
Anthem: “A-Ain’a That Good News” — Chancel Choir
Gift of Music: “New Horizons” — Carillon Handbell Choir
Sermon: “Rejected but Resolved” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, January 26th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: 1 Samuel 7: 12 & Isaiah 43: 16-21
Anthem: “Umoja Tunaimba (United We Sing)“
— African Fellowship Choir & Chancel Choir
Sermon: “A New Thing” — Rev. Richard Corson Read Sermon
Offertory: “Tumekuja Kuimba (We Have Come to Sing)” — African Fellowship Choir & Chancel Choir
Sunday, January 19th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Carey Steffee
Text: John 2: 1-11
Anthem: “Glory to You, O Christ” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The First Sign: Revealing God’s Abundance“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, January 12th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22
Anthem: “Come to the Water” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Baptismal Identity: Living as God’s Beloved“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Epiphany Sunday, January 5th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Admire Akapo
Text: Matthew 2: 1-12
Anthem: “Goin’ to Bethlehem” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Detours & Dreams: Walking in God’s Purpose“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, December 29th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Luke 2: 41-52
Sermon: “Finding Jesus: A Search for Understanding“
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 — Christmas Eve Service
View online on YouTube: Part 1 and Part 2
Prelude: “Wind thru the Olive Trees” – Carillon Choir, Harp, Organ
Lighting of the Advent Candles: the Tugbawa Family
Special Music: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” — Sunny Cui, Harp; Organ
Anthem: “How Quietly” – Chancel Choir
Homily: Rev. Dr. Daniel Gbundema
Special Music: “Carol of the Bells” – The Reunion Ringers
Homily: Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Anthem: “Were You There on that Christmas Night?” – Chancel Choir
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Alleluia, He Comes to Us” – Carillon Handbell Choir
Lighting of the Advent Candles: the Aspiras Family
Word for Children: Sia Mahoney
Text: Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55)
Anthem: “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Joy of Expectation“ — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Thankful” – Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus (SVGMC)
Lighting of the Advent Candles: the Gbundema Family
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Luke 3: 7-18
Gift of Music: “Chantons Noel,” & “Love is Christmas” — SVGMC
Sermon: “The Heart of the Problem: the Problem of the Heart“ — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Gift of Music: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” — SVGMC
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Lighting of the Advent Candles: the Dellaporta Family
Word for Children: Admire Akapo
Text: Luke 3: 1-6
Anthem: “Comfort, Comfort, Now My People” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Expectation for What?“ — Rev. Daniel Gbundema
Sunday, December 1st, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Lighting of the Advent Candle: the Smith Family
Word for Children: Sia Mahoney
Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Luke 21:25-36
Anthem: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” — Chancel Choir w Zhou Yi, cello
Sermon: “The Days Are Coming: A Promise Fulfilled“ — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, November 24th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” — Carillon Handbell Choir with Organ, Piano, & Chancel Choir
Word for Children: Carey Steffee
Text: John 18: 33-37
Anthem: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Coming Reign of Christ“ — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, November 17th, 2024 — Youth-Led Thanksgiving
View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jasmine Bangura, Michael Bajigbayei
Text: Psalm 100
Anthem: “Come With a Grateful Heart” — Joyful Notes Choir
“Embracing the True Meaning of Thanksgiving” — Achima Smith
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbie
Text: Mark 12: 38-44
Anthem: “Your Will Be Done” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “A Call for Justice: The True Value of a Society“
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema
All Saints Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Admire Akapo
Text: Mark 12: 28-34
Anthem: “Come, Come Ye Saints” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Law of Love“ — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, October 27th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Gift of Music: “Celtic Praise” — Carillon Choir w Mads Tolling, violin
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Mark 10: 46-52 & John 20: 29
Anthem: “You Raise Me Up” — Chancel Choir w Mads Tolling, violin
Sermon: “Blind Faith“ — Rev. Alyss Swanson
Sunday, October 20th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Mark 10: 35-45
Anthem: “No Turning Back” — Chancel Choir & Joyful Notes Choir
Sermon: “Servant Leadership: Greatness Through Humility”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, October 13th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Mark 10: 17-31
Anthem: “Treasures in Heaven” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “A Call to Radical Sacrifice: Let it Go“
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema
Sunday, October 6th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Greg Knepp
Text: Mark 10: 2-16
Anthem: “I Am the Bread of Life” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Embracing Covenant: Love, Commitment,
& the Kingdom of God” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 29th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Franklyn Kebbe
Text: Galatians 6: 2-5
Anthem: “Umoja Tunaimba (United We Sing)” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “B.Y.O.B.” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: Mark 9: 30-37
Anthem: “Sing Praises” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Greatness Redefined”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 15th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Daelene Groff
Text: Mark 8: 27-38
Anthem: “You Are the Christ” — Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Cross-Fit: A Call to Costly Discipleship”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jennifer Adeloye
Text: Mark 7: 24-37
Anthem: “True Light” — Chancel Choir & African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Healing the Outsiders: A Transformative Journey”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema Read Sermon
Sunday, September 1st, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Text: James 1: 17-27
Gift of Music: “Break Bread Together” — Claudia Slayman, harp
Sermon: “Faith in Action: A Call to Radical Righteousness”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, August 25th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Ephesians 6: 10-20
Gift of Music: “Minuet” from “Suite in Gee” (in memory of Mary Ann)
— Brian Holmes, horn; Zhou Yi, cello
Sermon: “Alternative Armament” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, August 18th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Text: Acts 10: 23-29, 34-36, 44-48
Gift of Music: ““Njalo” (“Always”)” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “God’s Coming Out Story: Inclusion Not Exclusion”
— Rev. Alyss Swanson Read Sermon
Sunday, August 11th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Daniel
Text: Matthew 14: 22-31
Gift of Music: “The Lord’s Prayer” — Abraham Akapo
Sermon: “Faith & Doubt: Walking on the Water with Jesus”
— Rev. Daniel Gbundema Read Sermon
Sunday, August 4th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Sia Gbundema
Text: John 6: 24-35
Anthem: “Hakuna Wakaita Sa Jesu“
(“There’s No One in the World Like Jesus”)
— African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Soul Food: Seeking Bread of Life” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 28th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Jenni Martin
Text: John 6: 1-21
Gift of Music: “How Great Thou Art” — Samuel Akapo
Sermon: “Faith: Sustenance Amidst Life’s Storms”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 21st, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56
Anthem: “What Shall I Render?” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “The Healing Touch: Embracing Compassion & Restoration” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 14th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Special Music: – Brian Holmes, French Horn & Haewon Kim, Organ/Piano
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Mark 6: 14-29
Anthem: Crusaders’ Hymn – Brian Holmes, French Horn
Sermon: “Costly Conviction: Herod, Herodias, & the Call to Courage” — Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
Sunday, July 7th, 2024 — View online on YouTube
Word for Children: Pastor Theon
Text: Mark 6: 1-13
Anthem: “Who is On the Lord’s Side?” — African Fellowship Choir
Sermon: “Embrace the Journey”
— Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III
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