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Our Call: To Be ‘Catching’ People
2025-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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What Do We Do to Ascend into God’s Glory?
2025-06-01 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 on Sunday, June 1, when we will observe Ascension Day and share in communion. During the service pianist Jonathan Wing will play two piano solos and will accompany the choir in an arrangement of the beloved hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus.” Following the reading of the Gospel according to Luke 24:44-53, Pastor Tapa will focus on the question “What Do We Do to Ascend into God’s Glory?”
After the service we will gather for fellowship in the Fireside Room. We hope that you will be with us.
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The Day of the Coming of the Holy Spirit
2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Please join us on Sunday for Pentecost, when we will celebrate the birthday of the church as a community empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our pastor will preach on the topic “ The Day of the Coming of the Holy Spirit” as described in Acts 2: 1-21, and the music for this Sunday will continue to remind us of the inspiring power of the Holy Spirit. Jazz pianist Jeffrey Chin will play his arrangements of three hymns, including “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” and will accompany the choir in the anthem “Holy Spirit, Come and Fill Us.”
As part of this celebration, many of us will bring unwrapped gifts for the church: paper supplies, cleaning supplies, items that we can use for our services and activities.
We hope to have you with us on Sunday for our church service and for fellowship afterwards. See you then!
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The Work of the Spirit in Us
2025-06-15 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 on Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC when we gather for worship. Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “The Work of the Spirit in Us,” using the text from the Scripture, John 16: 12-15. We can look forward to beautiful music: Pianist Jean Cole will share with us three piano pieces, including an arrangement of the spiritual “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” and will accompany the choir in a lovely arrangement of “Jesus Loves Me,” which incorporates “Clair de Lune.” After the service we will gather for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
We hope to greet you there.
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Declare How Much God Has Done for You
2025-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
On Sunday, June 22nd, when we gather for worship, we hope to have you with us at Crystal Springs UMC. Using the text from Luke 8:26-39, our pastor will preach on the message “Declare How Much God Has Done for You.” When you join us on Sunday, you will experience a special musical treat: our handbell choir will play two pieces, “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart,” and the rousing “Old Time Religion in My Heart.” After the service we hope that you will stay for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
See you on Sunday at Crystal Springs!
Have a good day!
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Are We Willing to Follow Jesus Wholeheartedly?
2025-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Please come join us for worship at Crystal Springs UMC on Sunday, June 29th. Judy Riedy, who directs the Children’s Ministry, will be our guest speaker. She will preach on the question “Are We Willing to Follow Jesus Wholeheartedly?” During the service pianist Jean Cole will play four piano solos, including an arrangement of the beloved hymn “It Is Well with My Soul,” in memory of Jean’s organ teacher, Tom Foster.
After the service, we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We would love to have you join us at Crystal Springs on Sunday!
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God’s Will: A Life of Mercy, Justice, and Generosity
2025-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We hope to see you at Crystal Springs on Sunday, July 6th, when we will gather for communion and enjoy pianist Jonathan Wing’s special musical offering. The Scripture for Sunday comes from the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 10: 1-10, 16-20, and our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the theme “God’s Will: A Life of Mercy, Justice, and Generosity.” After the service we will gather for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We hope that you will join us!
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Who Is Our Neighbor?
2025-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
We are looking forward to our worship service on Sunday, July 13, and hope that you will be with us then. We will welcome the children during our Children’s Time, and then hear our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, preach on the question “Who Is Our Neighbor?” This is the question Jesus addresses in the parable of the Good Samaritan, recorded in the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 10: 25-37. As a congregation we will join in singing hymns and sharing our joys and concerns. After the service, we will gather for refreshments and continued fellowship in the Fireside Room.
Come join us on Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC!
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Choose the Right Thing to Do
2025-07-20 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, July 20, for worship at Crystal Springs UMC in the San Mateo Highlands. Our pastor will be preaching on the theme “Choose the Right Thing to Do,” based on the Scripture as recorded in Luke 10: 38-42, the story of Martha and Mary. Pianist Jonathan Wing will provide the musical offering, including his own arrangement of the beloved hymn “Be Thou My Vision.” After the service we will gather as usual for fellowship and refreshments in the Fireside Room.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
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Store Up Treasures to Be Rich Toward God
2025-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
How fast the summer is going by! Here we are on the threshold of August already. On Sunday, August 3rd, we will once again gather for communion, and we would love to have you with us. Pastor Tapa will preach on the topic “Store Up Treasures to Be Rich Toward God,” based on the Scripture from Luke 12:13-21. Our accompanist this Sunday, Jonathan Wing, will present several solos and along with Diane play a four-hand arrangement of “Children of the Heavenly Father.” After the service we hope that you will stay for refreshments and fellowship in the Fireside Room.
We would love to see you at Crystal Springs on August 3rd!
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Be Aware, Be Watchful, and Be Ready
2025-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us for worship on Sunday at Crystal Springs UMC in the San Mateo Highlands! Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “Be Aware, Be Watchful, and Be Ready,” based on the Scripture in Luke 12: 32-40. The musical offering will include arrangements of spirituals and of the beloved hymn “Amazing Grace,” as well as congregational singing. After the service we will gather in the Fireside Room as we always do for fellowship and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
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God’s Laws and Commandments Are to Save Lives
2025-08-24 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, August 24th, at Crystal Springs UMC in the San Mateo Highlands. Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “God’s Laws and Commandments Are to Save Lives,” based on the Scripture in the Gospel according to Luke 13: 10—17. Our pianist this Sunday, Jonathan Wing, will play two piano solos and will be joined by Diane for two 4-hand piano arrangements of traditional hymns. After the service please come to the Fireside Room for refreshments and fellowship. We want you to be part of our Crystal Springs community!
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We Are Called To Humility and Hospitality
2025-08-31 10:00 - 23:00 | 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, August 31st, at Crystal Springs UMC in the San Mateo Highlands. Our pastor, Kata’i’i Tapa, will preach on the topic “We Are Called To Humility and Hospitality,” based on the Scripture in the Gospel according to Luke 14:1: 7—14. Our pianist this Sunday, Jean Cole Will play “Harvest” for special music. After the service please come to the Fireside Room for refreshments and fellowship. We want you to be part of our Crystal Springs community!
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Let Me Walk with Thee
2025-11-09 10:00 - 23:00 | CA
Crystal Springs United Methodist Church warmly invites you to our 10 AM worship service this Sunday. Come and enjoy uplifting music with our choir, featuring the anthem “Let Me Walk with Thee.” We’re delighted to welcome back our Pastor Katai’i Tapa, who will share a powerful message based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–17, reminding us that “Faith Is Grounded in God, Who Transforms, Empowers, Renews Creation.” We hope you’ll join us as we come together in Christ and celebrate as a community of faith.
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All Saints Day
2025-11-16 10:00 - 23:00 | CA
You’re warmly invited to join us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church. This Sunday, we will share in Holy Communion and a Commemoration of All Saints Day as we remember and honor those who have gone before us.Please remember to bring a picture of your loved one to place on our remembrance table. Our Scripture reading will come from Luke 19:1–10, the story of Zacchaeus. We are also blessed to welcome Deacon Rev. Sina Vuna as our guest preacher, who will share a powerful message reflecting on this story. Please come and join us as we gather together in faith, as a church, family, and community, to worship, remember, and celebrate God’s love. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready
2025-11-30 10:00 - 23:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Come join us this Sunday, November 30th at 10 AM at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church as we begin the First Sunday of Advent, lighting the Candle of Hope, led by the Brouwer Family. We will gather in worship as our children share special music, singing “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” We are also blessed to have William Orecchia sharing the Word, preaching from Matthew 24:36–44 on the theme:“Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready.” It will be a meaningful message as we enter this sacred season of Advent. Advent is sacred in the Christian tradition because it is a season of preparation, reflection, and anticipation. It marks the beginning of the Christian year and invites us to prepare our hearts for, The celebration of Jesus’ birth “Christmas”, and the coming of Christ in a spiritual and future sense.
Following the service, we invite everyone to stay as we break bread together and enjoy our Thanksgiving Remix: The Great Leftover Meal, a wonderful time of fellowship, gratitude, and community as we celebrate Advent as a church family.God bless you, and we hope to see you this Sunday!
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“Rejoice, for God’s Promise for You and Me Is Forever.”
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402, United States
Please join us on December 14th at our 10 AM service as we gather for the Third Sunday of Advent, lighting the Candle of Joy, led by the Orecchia family. We will worship together through beautiful music, including a flute offering by Antoinette and a special selection from our Handbell Choir. Our Scripture reading comes from Luke 1:46–55, and Pastor Katai’i Tapa will share the message: “Rejoice, for God’s Promise for You and Me Is Forever.”
Come and celebrate this joyful season with us as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Join us after as we gather for fellowship.
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