Go! Your Faith Has Made You Well
2024-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
We hope that you can join us for worship at Crystal Springs UMC on October 27th , the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Our pastor, Kata’i’I Tapa, will preach on the theme “Go! Your Faith Has Made You Well,” based on the Scripture in Mark: 46-52. We have beautiful music to look forward to: an arrangement of “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” performed by our accompanist Jean Cole; “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me,” sung by our choir under the direction of Bill Alley; and two pieces, including “Thine Is the Glory,” performed by the Crystal Springs Handbell Choir. After the service we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We hope to welcome you into our Crystal Springs family on Sunday, beginning at 10 AM!
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Our First Commandment
2024-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
This Sunday’s service promises to be especially meaningful for many of us.
We will observe All Saints’ Day by lighting candles in memory of our dear departed loved ones, and then, later in the service, we will welcome a new member and celebrate the baptism of four young persons. In her sermon, our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on “Our First Commandment,” based on the Scripture in Mark 12: 28-34. This Sunday’s musical offering will be provided by pianist Jonathan Wing and by our choir singing “This Little Light of Mine,” accompanied by piano and tambourine. After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday, November 3rd, at 10 AM. We look forward to welcoming you then!
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What Do We Offer to God
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us on Sunday, November 10th, for worship at Crystal Springs UMC in the Highlands!
On Sunday we will celebrate Communion, and we would love to have you join us at the Lord’s table. Pastor Kata’i’i will preach on the topic “What Do We Offer to God?” based on the Scripture in Mark 12: 41-44, in which Jesus praises the example of the poor widow. Our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing “The Gift of Love,” and pianist Jonathan Wing will play two piano solos. Sunday also marks the beginning of our holiday food drive for Samaritan House. During the next few weeks we hope to fill the barrel with non-perishable food items.
We would love to welcome you on Sunday for worship at 10 and afterwards for fellowship and refreshments! See you on Sunday!
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Beware That No One Leads You Astray
2024-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Welcome to Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the San Mateo Highlands!
We hope that you will join us for worship on Sunday, November 17th, the 26th Sunday after Pentecost. On Sunday our pastor will preach on the subject “Beware That No One Leads You Astray,” based on the Scripture in Mark 13: 1-8. Our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing “What Wondrous Love Is This,” and Jean Cole, our pianist, will play three solos, including arrangements of “Gaelic Morning” and “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.” We have begun our fall food drive for Samaritan House, so feel free to bring some non-perishable food items to contribute to our barrel.
After the service, we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We hope to see you on Sunday!
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Are We People of the Truth?
2024-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Sunday, November 24th promises to be a special day at Crystal Springs UMC. We will celebrate both Thanksgiving Sunday and Christ the King Sunday. Our handbell choir will play two pieces, “For the Beauty of the Earth” and “We Gather Together,” and our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “Are We People of the Truth?” based on the Scripture in John 18: 33-38. After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room to enjoy a Familygiving potluck luncheon.
We hope that you can join us on this special Sunday!
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Give Thanks Potluck
2024-11-24 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
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Be on Guard and Be Alert at All Times
2024-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us on Sunday, December 1st, as we at Crystal Springs UMC observe the first Sunday in Advent. Our Sunday service will include the lighting of the candle of Hope, the celebration of communion, music by pianist Jean Cole and our choir, and the message from our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa on the subject “Be on Guard and Be Alert at All Times.”
Scripture readings will come from Isaiah 60: 2-3 and Luke 21: 25-36.
After the service, we will gather for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
We hope that you will be there to celebrate the beginning of Advent with us.
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All Flesh Shall See the Salvation of God
2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you will join us on Sunday, December 8th, when we will observe the Second Sunday in Advent and light the Candle of Love. During our service the choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing “People, Look East,” and our accompanist, Jeffrey Chin, will play his arrangements of three well-known hymns, including “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “All Flesh Shall See the Salvation of God,” based on the Scripture reading in Luke 3: 1-6.
After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family at on Sunday at 10 AM!

And, on Sunday evening at 7 PM join us for a Carol Sing-Along, followed by Cookies, Craft, and Cocoa! We hope to see you on Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the Highlands!
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Bear Fruits Worthy of Repentance
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you will join us as we continue our journey through this time of preparation that is Advent. When we gather on Sunday, December 15th, we will celebrate the Third Sunday in Advent and light the Candle of Joy. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Bear Fruits Worthy of Repentance,” based on the Scripture in Luke 3: 7-18. Special music will be provided by our Crystal Springs Handbell Choir and by pianist Jonathan Wing.
Come hear “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child,” and “Away in a Manger.”
And after the service, please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
See you on Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC in the Highlands!
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Blessed Are Those Who Believe There Is a Fulfillment of What We Are Told
2024-12-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you will be with us on Sunday, December 22nd, when we light the fourth candle, the Candle of Peace, celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Pastor Tapa will preach on the theme “Blessed Are Those Who Believe There Is a Fulfillment of What We Are Told,” based on the Scripture in Luke 1:39-45. And the music in our service will prepare us for Christmas: we will sing carols and hear Advent and Christmas music from our choir and from our pianist, Jean Cole. After the service please stay for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
And please join us on Christmas Eve at 7PM for a service of lessons and carols.
We hope to see you as we continue to prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child.
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We Must Be in Our Father’s House,
2024-12-29 10:00 - 23:00 | CA
Come join us at Crystal Springs UMC on Sunday, when we will continue to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. This week Pastor Kata’i’i will preach on the topic “We Must Be in Our Father’s House,” based on the Scripture passage in Luke 2:41-52. And we will join in singing carols and listening to jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin’s arrangements of well-known carols.
We hope to see you in the sanctuary as we observe the First Sunday after Christmas Day.
After the service, please join our Crystal Springs family for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
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Our Mission Journey of 2025
2025-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us on Sunday, January 5th, when we will observe Epiphany Sunday and celebrate
Communion. We will once more sing Christmas carols and hear the Scripture describing the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. Pianist Jonathan Wing will play three solos, including arrangements of “Mary, Did You Know” and “The First Noel,” and Pastor Kata’i’i will preach on the topic “Our Mission Journey of 2025.”
After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for a potluck meal to celebrate the beginning of the new year.
Please join our Crystal Springs family for this special day!
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Why Was Jesus Baptized?
2025-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
On Sunday, January 12, at Crystal Springs UMC we will celebrate the First Sunday after Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. Our guest preacher, Taniela Fukofuka, will speak on the topic “Why Was Jesus Baptized?” based on the Scripture in Luke 3, which describes John’s baptism of Jesus. Our choir, under the direction of Bill Alley, will sing “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart,” and jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his own arrangements of three well-known hymns.
After the service we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We hope to welcome you as part of our Crystal Springs family this coming Sunday.
See you then!
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The First Manna of Jesus’ Mission on Earth
2025-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you will join us for worship on Sunday, January 19th, the Second Sunday after Epiphany, when our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic: “The First Manna of Jesus’ Mission on Earth,” based on the Scripture in John 2: 1—11. Special music on Sunday will include an arrangement of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,”sung by our choir, and, in honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday, a meditation on the spirituals “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen/ All Night All Day, Angels Watchin’ over Me,” performed by pianist Jean Cole.
Following the service, we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments. Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday!
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The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Us
2025-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
We hope to see you on Sunday, January 26th, at Crystal Springs United Methodist, as we
observe the Third Sunday after Epiphany. During the service our pastor will speak on the topic “The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Us,” based on the Scripture in Luke 4: 14-21. A special treat: our Crystal Springs Handbell Choir will play two pieces, including a powerful arrangement titled “My Father’s World.”
After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
Come join us for worship and fellowship on Sunday!
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Jesus Is of Yesterday, Today, and Forever.
2025-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope to see you on Sunday, February 2nd at Crystal Springs UMC, when we will gather for Communion. This Sunday’s scriptural reading is from Luke 4: 21-30, and our pastor will preach on the topic “Jesus Is of Yesterday, Today, and Forever.” Special music will include two piano solos performed by pianist Jonathan Wing, and an arrangement of “This Is My Father’s World,” sung by our choir under the direction of Bill Alley.
After the service we will gather for fellowship in the Fireside Room. Please come and join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday!
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Our Call: To Be ‘Catching’ People
2025-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you can join us for worship on Sunday, February 9th at 10 AM.
Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Our Call: To Be ‘Catching’ People,” based on the Scripture in Luke 5: 1—11, where Jesus tells his disciples that they will soon be fishing for people’s souls. Our choir will sing an arrangement of the stirring hymn “Now Thank We All Our God,” and, as we observe Black History Month, jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his arrangements of three hymns, including “We Shall Overcome.”
After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family!
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Are You a Blessing for This World?
2025-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We would like to invite you to join us for worship on Sunday, February 16, at Crystal Springs United Methodist. This Sunday, the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Tapa will preach on the question “Are You a Blessing for This World?” based on the text in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 6: 17-26, where Jesus focuses on the needs of the poor and vulnerable.
Special music will be provided by pianist Jean Cole and by our choir under the direction of Bill Alley. Following the service we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in our Fireside Room.
We look forward to having you with us on Sunday!
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Jesus Tells Us How to Love
2025-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope to see you in church on Sunday, February 23rd, the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, as we continue our journey in faith. Our pastor will preach on the topic “Jesus Tells Us How to Love,” based on the text in Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 6: 27-38. Music for this service will include piano arrangements of spirituals and, a special treat, our own handbell choir playing “Footsteps in Faith” and “Standing on the Promises.”
After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for refreshments and fellowship. Please come be part of our Crystal Springs family!
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Watch Yourselves, for Your Test Is Nonstop
2025-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you will join us on Sunday, March 9th, when we observe the First Sunday in Lent.
Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “Watch Yourselves, for Your Test Is Nonstop,” based on the Scripture in Luke 4: 1-13. The music for this service will remind us of Jesus’s journey: our choir will sing “Lonesome Valley,” and pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his arrangements of several Lenten hymns, including “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”
After the service, as is our custom, we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
We hope to see you there!
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Lament Over Ourselves
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope to have you with us on Sunday, March 16th, when we will observe the Second Sunday in Lent, 2025. Our pastor’s message, based on the Scripture in Luke 13: 31-35, will remind us to “Lament Over Ourselves.” The music for this week’s service will include congregational singing of the beloved hymns “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Children of the Heavenly Father.” Pianist Jonathan Wing will play three piano solos, including his arrangement of “Be Thou My Vision,” and our choir will sing the anthem “O Taste and See.”
After the service we will gather as always in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments. We hope that you will join us at Crystal Springs UMC on Sunday.
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The Church is for Sinners
2025-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope to have you with us on March 30th, when we will observe the Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “The Church Is for Sinners,” based on the parable of the prodigal son as told in Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32. Our choir will sing a modern arrangement of “Amazing Grace,” and our pianist, Jeffrey Chin, will play his arrangements of three beloved hymns.
After the service we will gather for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
Please come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10!
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What Is Our Offering for Jesus’s Sacrificial Love?
2025-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you can join us for worship on Sunday, April 6th, as we observe the Fifth Sunday in Lent and gather for communion. Pastor Tapa will preach on the question “What Is Our Offering for Jesus’s Sacrificial Love?”, based on the Scripture in the Gospel of John 12: 1-8. Special music for this service will include piano solos played by Jonathan Wing and a choral anthem, “Come to the Table.”
Following the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday!
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Triumphal Entry Reveals God’s Love
2025-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
This Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC we will begin our Palm Sunday service waving palms and singing “Hosanna.” Our pastor will preach on the topic “Triumphal Entry Reveals God’s Love,” based on the lesson in Luke 19: 28—40. Special music will include a piano meditation, “The Palms,” and a choral anthem, “Hosanna.” Later in the service we will turn toward Holy Week and sing the hymn “What Wondrous Love Is This.”
Following the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
We hope that you can be with us on Sunday at 10 and again on Maundy Thursday at 7PM, as we journey through Holy Week.
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We Are Witnesses for Our Lord’s Resurrection
2025-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Easter Sunday, when we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “We Are Witnesses for Our Lord’s Resurrection,” based on the Scripture in John 20:1—18. Joyful music will be provided by our choir singing “Awake! Arise! Go Forth!” and by our handbell choir playing “Up From the Grave He Arose.” Following the service we will gather in the Fireside Room for fellowship and refreshments.
We hope to see you on this coming celebratory Sunday!
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Peace Be with You! Do Not Doubt, But Believe
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope that you will join us on for worship on April 27th, the Second Sunday of Easter, as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the service our pastor will preach on the topic “Peace Be with You! Do Not Doubt, But Believe,” based on the Scripture in John 20: 19-31. Jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his arrangements of three beloved Easter hymns, and our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing the anthem “To Crown Him King of Kings.”
And Sunday’s very special event: we will be celebrating the baptism of baby Sidney George Wesley Pucher.
After the service we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We hope to welcome you to Crystal Springs on Sunday!
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Special Service at a Special Time
2025-05-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Join us at Crystal Springs UMC on May 4th for a very special event at a special time– 10:30 AM, this Sunday only–when we will celebrate White Sunday. Our children will present scriptural readings and music, and we will share in the Lord’s Supper. After the service, please stay for a lovely meal prepared by the parents and teachers.
You won’t want to miss White Sunday at Crystal Springs! And don’t forget to wear white!
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You Are the Sheep of God
2025-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We invite you to join us at 10 AM on May 11th, when we will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Pastor Tapa will preach on the subject “You Are the Sheep of God,” based on the Scripture in John 10: 22—30, and our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing a setting of “Dona Nobis Pacem.” Once again we welcome jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin, who will play his arrangements of three well-known hymn tunes. And after the service, we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We hope to see you on Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC!
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Repentance Leads to Life
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
We hope you will be with us on Sunday, May 18th, when we gather for worship at Crystal Springs UMC. Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “Repentance Leads to Life,” based on the Scripture in Acts 11:1—18. There will be lots of special music: our handbell choir will play two pieces, one including chimes, and jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his arrangements of two familiar hymns. After the service we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
Come be part of our Crystal Springs family on Sunday!
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Peace I Leave with You; My Peace I Give to You
2025-05-25 10:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
On Sunday, May 25th, we will gather again for worship at Crystal Springs UMC, and we hope you will join us. Our pastor’s theme for this Sunday is “Peace I Leave with You; My Peace I Give to You,” the words Jesus speaks to his disciples in the Gospel according to John, Chapter 14: 23-29. Our choir will sing a beautiful anthem incorporating the Tallis Canon with the words we know so well by Thomas Ken: “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” After the service we will enjoy fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room. We hope that you will be there, too!
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