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Our Mission Journey of 2025
2025-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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We Must Be in Our Father’s House,
2024-12-29 10:00 - 23:00
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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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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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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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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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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Give Thanks Potluck
2024-11-24 11:00 - 12:30
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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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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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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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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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Go! Your Faith Has Made You Well
2024-10-27 10:00 - 11:00
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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Who is the Servant of All?
2024-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us for worship at Crystal Springs UMC in the Highlands on Sunday, October 20, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “Who Is the Servant of All?” based on the Scripture reading in Mark 10: 35-45. During the service our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing a modern arrangement of “Amazing Grace.” 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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Choose Your Inheritance
2024-10-13
We hope that you will join us for worship at Crystal Springs United Methodist on October 13, the 21stSunday after Pentecost. We will welcome guest preacher Sisifa Mafi, who will preach on the theme “Choose Your Inheritance Wisely: Your Treasure or Heaven,” based on the Scripture in Mark 10: 17-31. Our accompanist, jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin, will play his own arrangements of the beloved hymns “Jesus Loves Me,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” and “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” and our choir directed by Bill Alley will sing “O Taste and See.” After the service, we will gather for refreshments and fellowship in our Fireside Room.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday!
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Let's be together at the Lord's Table
2024-10-06 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 this coming Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the Highlands as we gather to worship and to observe World Communion Sunday. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Let’s Be Together at the Lord’s Table,” based on the Scripture in the Gospel according to Luke 22: 7—20. This Sunday’s musical offering will be provided by our choir singing “ Come to the Banquet” and by pianist Jonathan Wing, who will play two solo pieces. After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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Open Our Hearts for the Heavenly Salt
2024-09-29 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, September 29th, when our pastor will speak on the topic “Open Our Hearts for the Heavenly Salt,” based on the scripture in the Gospel of Mark 9: 38-50. During the service, pianist Jean Cole will play arrangements of three beloved spirituals, including “Steal Away” and “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian.”
In addition, our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing “God of Grace and God of Glory.” After the service, our fellowship will continue in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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Who is the Greatest of All?
2024-09-22 10:00 - 11:00
Come join us for worship on Sunday, September 22nd, when Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Who Is the Greatest of All? The Servant of All!!,” based on the Scripture in Mark 9:30-37. Sunday’s service will be rich in musical offerings. Pianist Jean Cole will begin the service with an arrangement of the spiritual “My Lord, What a Morning.” Our choir under the direction of Bill Alley will sing “Lead Me, Lord,” and our bell choir will also perform two pieces, concluding the service with an arrangement of “Be Thou My Vision.” After the service we hope you will stay for fellowship and refreshments.
See you on Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the Highlands of San Mateo!

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Carry Your Cross and Follow Jesus
2024-09-15 10:00 - 23:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Please join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday as we welcome the choir back after their summer break. Under the direction of Bill Alley, the choir will sing a lovely arrangement of “Be Thou My Vision.” Then, our pastor will preach on the topic “Carry Your Cross and Follow Jesus,” based on the Scripture in Mark 8: 27—38.
We hope to see at 10 AM on Sunday for worship and afterwards for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.

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Little Dresses
2024-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Little Dresses This Coming Thursday, September 12th
This month our Little Dresses group will be working on finishing up cloth gift bags to include in shoe boxes for our Samaritan’s Purse project.
Please feel free to drop in to chat for a bit or stay to help out. We laugh a lot and enjoy the fellowship of being together and working on a common service project.
Come join us on Thursday afternoon! We’ll be in the Fireside Room from 1—4 PM.
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Actions Reveal Faith
2024-09-08 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 for worship on Sunday, September 8th, when our pastor will speak on the topic “Actions Reveal Faith, “ based on the scripture in the Gospel of Mark 7: 24—37. During the service jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his own arrangements of four hymns, including the beloved “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and “Fairest Lord Jesus.” Afterwards, our fellowship will continue in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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Keep God's Commandments Rather Than Human Traditions
2024-09-01 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 this coming Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the Highlands as we gather for worship and for Communion. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Keep God‘s Commandments Rather Than Human Traditions,” based on the Scripture in the Gospel according toMark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Pianist Jonathan Wing will provide this Sunday’s musical offering, including a beautiful arrangement of the beloved hymn ‘Fairest Lord Jesus.” After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.

Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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Wonderful Words of Life
2024-08-25 10:00 - 23:00
We hope to see you on Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the San Mateo Highlands as we gather for worship and fellowship. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “The Testimony of Everlasting Life,” based on the Scripture in John 6: 56—69. We will be singing several rousing hymns, including “Wonderful Words of Life.” After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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Seek for an Understanding Mind
2024-08-18 10:00 - 11:00
We invite you to join us this coming Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the Highlands as we gather for worship and fellowship. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Seek for an Understanding Mind,” based on the story of Solomon as told to us in
I Kings 3: 3—14. Pianist Jonathan Wing will provide this Sunday’s musical offering, including a special arrangement of the beloved hymn “Be Thou My Vision.” After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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Build a Community of New Life in Love
2024-08-11 10:00 - 23:00
Come join us for worship at Crystal Springs United Methodist on Sunday, August 11!
This week, our pastor will preach on the topic “Build a Community of New Life in Love,” based on the reading in Ephesians 4: 25—5:2. During the service jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will provide the musical offering as he plays his arrangements of four beloved hymns. After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
We hope to see you on Sunday at 10 AM!
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The Bread of Life
2024-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
This Sunday, at Crystal Springs United Methodist we will gather for communion, as we always do on the first Sunday of the month. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table, and we hope that you will join us. Pastor Tapa’s sermon title is “The Bread of Life,” based on the Scripture in John 6: 24—35. Jean Cole, our pianist this week, will play three solos, including a beautiful piece by contemporary composer Rachel Portman. After the service we will gather for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
We look forward to seeing you at 10 AM on Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC in the Highlands!
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Let's follow Jesus
2024-07-28 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, located in the San Mateo Highlands.
We hope that you will join us for worship on Sunday, July 28th, at 10 AM, when Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Let’s Follow Jesus, “ based on the scripture in John 6: 1—21. This Sunday’s pianist, Jonathan Wing, will play four beautiful piano solos and accompany the congregational singing of familiar hymns. After the service, we hope you will stay for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
See you on Sunday!
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God's Compassion
2024-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us for worship at Crystal Springs United Methodist on Sunday, July 21st!
This week, our pastor will preach on the reassuring topic “God’s Compassion Is Upon Those Who Seek Him,” based on the reading in Mark 6: 30—34, 53—56. During the service pianist Jean Cole will provide the musical offering as she plays four piano solos, including arrangements of the beloved hymns “Amazing Grace” and “Simple Gifts.” After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
We hope to see you on Sunday at 10 AM!
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The Spiritual Blessings
2024-07-14 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 at Crystal Springs UMC for worship on Sunday, July 14th, when our pastor will speak on the topic “The Spiritual Blessings, “ based on the scripture Ephesians 1: 3—14. During the service jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his own arrangements of four well-known hymns. Afterwards, our fellowship will continue in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!

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Little Dresses
2024-07-11 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Once a month our Little Dresses group meets in the Fireside Room from 1—4 to work on clothing for children in developing countries. Under the direction of Linda Litz, we collaborate on sewing dresses and shorts, which are sent mainly to Africa. We divide up the work; there is plenty to do besides sewing: cutting, pinning, adding elastic…sewing skills are not required. Please feel free to drop in to chat for a bit or stay to help out. We laugh a lot and enjoy the fellowship of being together and working on a common service project.
Come join us on Thursday afternoon!
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The Amazement of Unbelief and the Amazement of Obedience
2024-07-07 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 this coming Sunday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church in the Highlands as we gather for worship and for Communion. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “The Amazement of Unbelief and the Amazement of Obedience,” based on the Scripture in Mark 6: 1—13. Pianist Jonathan Wing will provide this Sunday’s musical offering: arrangements of “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” “Come, Thou Almighty King,” and “Amazing Grace.” After the service our fellowship continues in the Fireside Room with coffee and refreshments.
Come join our Crystal Springs family on Sunday at 10 AM!
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