Free Citizenship preparation & ESL class at Regeneration! Individuals of all levels of English proficiency are welcome. Open enrollment at any time. Contact Kristen at Kristen@kristenlaw.org
*Starting September 7, class location will change to Regeneration Gym, 219 E 15th St (across from the church).
It's been our deep desire to seek God in prayer in this season and into 2025. Pray with us on this New Year's Eve Prayer Hour on Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM on Google Meet. It will be a prayer power hour as we pray for God’s leading and regeneration at our church, in each of our hearts, and in Oakland. Meeting link at bit.ly/regenprayerhour. Contact Stephanie at admin@regenerationweb.com.
In today’s passage from the Old Testament, God reminds His people of His covenant and expresses the pain of being rejected. How does it feel to hear God speaking in this way?
... God’s command offers a way of life that leads to peace and flourishing. How have you trusted that God’s ways are for your good? via Pray As You Go
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Jeremiah 7:23-28
But this command I gave them, ‘Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people; and walk only in the way that I command you, so that it may be well with you.’ Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but, in the stubbornness of their evil will, they walked in their own counsels, and looked backwards rather than forwards. From the day that your ancestors came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have persistently sent all my servants the prophets to them, day after day; yet they did not listen to me, or pay attention, but they stiffened their necks. They did worse than their ancestors did.
So you shall speak all these words to them, but they will not listen to you. You shall call to them, but they will not answer you. You shall say to them: This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the Lord their God, and did not accept discipline; truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips.
Women in Motion continues into April! Come at 9 AM on Saturdays April 5, 19, 26 for 45 minutes of guided workout, stretching, and connection with other women, Bring a towel or mat for floor exercises. Contact Jenny at the email on the screen. Contact Jenny at jenny@regenerationweb.com
Meet with us on the main steps before service at 8:00 AM on April 6 & 20 to pray and walk the neighborhood around the church. We'll pray and intercede for our church, for our neighbors and the four other churches here in our building. May the goodness, peace, and love of God radiate from this corner at E 15th and 3rd Ave. Contact Susana at susanam@regenerationweb.com
We're amidst the season of Lent, the season of 40 days up to Easter that follows the symbolism of Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness. Join us at the closing bookend of Lent at our Good Friday, April 18 Night of Worship from 6:30-7:30 PM at Wendy's San Leandro home. Stay after for some food and feel free to bring a friend or a dish to share, we'll have the mains. Families and kids are welcome. For the meeting address, contact Stephanie at admin@regenerationweb.com
*A daily prayer resource for the Lenten season: Pray As You Go, a website and app.
Regentlemen starts a new season as they dive into the the book "Becoming Jonah" by Tim Keller. Join the group on Saturday April 26 from 9:00-11:00 AM for bagels, discussion, and connection at Justin's Alameda residence. Contact Justin at justiny@regenerationweb.com
This summer Joe will be playing music at the HOPENOW Festival and we'd love to invite you to this England & Scotland outreach trip from July 24-29. The team has room for 6 people to participate in set up and take down, helping in booths, and street ministry.
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Join a special deep dive of the gospel of Matthew through the life of Jesus on Saturday April 12 from 10 AM- 4 PM at Secret Church. Secret Church is a live streamed event inspired by churches in persecuted parts of the world that will spend hours in basements studying the Bible. This event will be hosted at the Ng's home near Mills College, lunch and a scripture journal will be provided. RSVP for the location and lunch with Christina at Christina@regenerationweb.com.
It's the time of year for our annual all-church family meeting- we'll gather together to celebrate, and share stories and encouragement for our next steps as a church. Join us on Saturday March 15 from 10:00-11:15 AM at the McKenna's Lake Merritt home. Stay after to share lunch and connection, we'll bring the mains and if you're inspired, bring a dish to share. Families and children are welcome, directions are at bit.ly/familymeeting2025. Contact Stephanie at stephaniel@regenerationweb.com.
Save the date for a Men's Retreat on Friday February 21-Sunday February 23 in the Santa Cruz mountains. We'll join the Calvary Chapel Men's Retreat at Redwood Christian Park for renewal, returning to God, and building connection. Contact justiny@regenerationweb.com. More details to come.
Our 2024 giving statements were recently issued out. If you have any issues with your statement or if you need to update your contact information, please get in touch with us at giving@regenerationweb.com. Thank you for all your love, generosity, and support of our mission here at Regeneration.
Join us for Christmas at the Lake tomorrow Friday December 20 from 6:00-7:00 PM as we shine a little light and presence in our neighborhood. We'll walk and sing Christmas carols together, hand out apple cider, and make connections with kindness and authenticity. We'll meet at the church at 6:00 PM and head out to the lake (see map)- look out for a group with glow lights. If you'd like to help, contact Joe at joe@regenerationweb.com.
Women are invited to a Cookie Bake on Thursday December 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Loo's Redwood Heights home for baking, eating, and connection. These sweet treats will be given out at the Christmas at the Lake event the following night. Come early to the Loo's Redwood Heights home at 6 PM for some soup; all recipes and ingredients will be provided. Contact Kristin at kristin@regenerationweb.com, directions at bit.ly/redwoodheights.
Come for a Night of Worship on Friday December 6 from 6:30-7:30 PM hosted at the Berdino's home as we enter together into the Advent Christmas season. We'll worship, celebrate, and meditate on Jesus at the center of it all. Stay afterwards to share some food together. Directions at tinyurl.com/adventnow. Contact Joe at joe@regenerationweb.com.
In this big election week, with whatever outcome we had hoped for, we turn our hearts to meet God in prayer. He cares for your heart and all its fears, doubts, and hopes.
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Heavenly Father,
You are the certainty in this uncertain world. You are holy, true, good, and everlasting. You are our Savior. You save and you are the King on the throne. We worship you.
As our good Shepherd who leads the sheep with tenderness and care, lead us forward in your love. May you guide our feet to carry the good news of Jesus, the One who is making all things right, everywhere we go and to everyone we meet. You know the whole plan and you hold this world in your hands. You are working, always.
We pray for all our elected leaders, that they may know and serve you, and do good. May you comfort those who mourn, may you press your call firmly onto our hearts, and may your love in us for our neighbors and our enemies be perfected. We will work to bring more of heaven onto earth - salt and light for your justice and righteousness, causing violence and oppression to flee. There is power in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
For your calendars, a reminder that we will be falling back for daylight savings on Sunday November 3. We are grateful for that extra hour of sleep! =)
We are celebrating and gathering for a fall all-church family meeting on Sunday October 27, as we kick off our new 8:30 AM service time that morning. Right after service, we'll head over to the Loo's Redwood Heights home from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM to share a meal and hear how God is moving at Regen in the present and into the future. We'll have games, bounce house, and crafts - we also invite kids to wear their costumes that day! Directions at bit.ly/redwoodheights
Starting October 27, our Sunday service will change to a new 8:30 AM time. In this season of new partnerships, we are welcoming another church into our facilities that will meet after our new 8:30 AM service time. We look with joy and open hands to the Holy Spirit's work at Regen and in these partnerships for God's kingdom. We hope to have you!
On Saturday October 12th, families and friends are invited to a Regen Families Hang Out at Jean Sweeney Park at 1100 Atlantic Ave, Alameda from 9:30-11:30 AM. Grab your kiddos and meet us at the park for some fun in the sun and hanging with other families! Contact Ali at ali@regenerationweb.com for more information.
Join us for Night of Worship on Friday September 27 from 6:30-7:30 PM as we refocus and reconnect for the Fall season. As we enter into a new season, our night's theme is Surrender and letting go. We'll have music, space for reflection, and a light dinner afterwards. Contact Joe at joe@regenerationweb.com
Come by the 1951 Coffee Company Open Cafe this Friday at Regeneration and get a free drink from 11:00AM-1:00 PM! Meet the current cohort of baristas-in-training and join 1951's mission to provide job opportunities to refugees.
Building off our Evangelism 101 workshops, on Saturday September 7 from 12:00-4:00 PM we will join SOS Ministries for a Fisherman's Wharf Outreach (Powell & Jefferson St). Come by anytime to say hello, pray, sing, and share- there will be music, sharing of testimonies and the gospel, and making relational bridges and connections. Contact Justin at justiny@regenerationweb.com
Our homegroups+ officially kick off the Fall season and it's a great time to check out a group. We have groups meeting online, men and women groups, and weekly groups meeting in homes. Our leaders would love to hear from you. Check out our groups at regenerationweb.com/home-groups.
Communitas, Wednesdays 7:00 PM, Oakland & Alameda
Kainos, Thursdays 6:30 PM, Oakland (Adam’s Point)
Lake Merritt, every other Friday 7:00 PM, Oakland (Lake Merritt)
Re-gentlemen, once a month, Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM, Alameda
Women’s Scripture Memory Group, every other Tuesday 7:30-8:30 PM, Zoom
Alpha (English), Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM at Regen
Chinese Alpha, Saturdays 12:30-2:30 PM at Regen Gym
Alpha is a space where we're excited to bring friends and ourselves to a conversation about faith, life and God. For 11 weeks we'll share a meal and have honest, open, and judgment-free conversations for anyone to explore the Christian faith. From September- November we'll have both an English and Chinese Alpha session at Regen.
*Open for guests through September 24
Chinese Alpha: Starting September 7 on Saturdays 12:30-2:30 PM at Regeneration Gym Fireside Room. RSVP with Gary at chinesealpha@regenerationweb.com
English Alpha: Starting September 10 on Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM at Regeneration Church. RSVP with Mike & Mary at alpha@regenerationweb.com
Youth are back in their Sunday program and on Sunday August 18 we kick off our Fall Program for both kids and youth, and on August 25 we will have a special prayer and blessing for the new school year in our service. More info on Kids & Youth
Ahead of our homegroups+ kickoff in September, we'll gather on Sunday August 18 in the Chapel from 11:30 AM-12 PM to pray for our groups and the relationships God is working in. If you're interested in learning more about starting a group or have any ideas, join us. Contact Stephanie at stephaniel@regenerationweb.com.
Our third workshop of the Evangelism 101 series is this Sunday August 25 and we'll cover how to share the good news - the good news that Jesus came for us and to make everything right ❤️🩹. The workshop is from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and RSVP for lunch with Justin at justiny@regenerationweb.com
It was so lovely to see some of you at our Summer Gathering this past Tuesday. Summer Gatherings at the Loo's residence will run for 6 weeks on Tuesdays from 5:00-8:00 PM from June 25-July 30. Come for a swim and potluck, and invite a friend or two that have been on your mind or that the Holy Spirit brings up for you, especially someone that might not come into a Sunday service.
If you feel inspired, bring a food dish to share, or come just as you are. Directions are at bit.ly/julygatherings and if you may need a ride, contact Stephanie at admin@regenerationweb.com
We're looking forward to relaxation and renewal in a special summer sabbath during the month of July. Our intention is to grow in relationship with Jesus and with one another in a fresh way.
On Sundays, we will hear true stories from within our church family of how God has been meeting people in their lives. We will continue our journey through the book of 1 Kings led by Pastor Albert.
Youth will join adults in the sanctuary, while Toddlers and Pre-school children will be cared for in the play room downstairs. Elementary children can choose to either join in sanctuary worship OR join the younger children downstairs where activities will be available for them. Contact Pastor Cheryl at cheryl@regenerationweb.com for more information
Lunch after service: join other Regen folks to explore new local restaurants after church. We gather in the café and choose a different place each week.
Summer Gatherings at the Loos' home will run for 6 weeks on Tuesdays from 5:00-8:00 PM from June 25- July 30. Come for a swim and food, and invite a friend or two that have been on your mind or that the Spirit brings up for you.
Our homegroups+ will take a slower pace during the summer, with some going on break and others taking a more relaxed format. Our groups will cohost our Summer Gatherings and will kick back in gear in the Fall.
For the beginning of summer, join us for a film screening of Jesus Revolution on Friday June 14 at Regeneration from 7:00-9:15 PM. The film covers the '70s revival of radical love to a generation of hippies and surfers in SoCal that spread throughout the world. Our own church roots come out of Calvary Chapel, which is the church depicted in the film. Feel free to bring your dinner and a friend, and we'll have the popcorn! Contact admin@regenerationweb.com for more information.
Pray with us as we kick off a new sermon series this Sunday on 1 Kings and what God wants to show us about himself and his character. Through 1 Kings, we'll see the plan God always had for us in Jesus, our Savior King, and the covenant relationship he desires for us. Learn more about 1 Kings in this BibleProject overview.
Join us for this week's service at 10:00 AM in-person or via livestream. This Easter Sunday after service we will have an egg hunt organized by our youth for the younger kids, along with light food to share in together. We look forward to seeing you! Email Cheryl@regenerationweb.com for information about the egg hunt
Tomorrow evening we will remember Jesus’ betrayal and his self-giving love on the cross at our Good Friday service from 6:30-7:30 PM. Come together with us in the silence of Good Friday to meditate on our savior, the Lamb of God given for us. We won’t be sharing a meal together at this service, though we encourage those who are able to in health, to fast together with us from a meal or more on Good Friday.
On Sunday March 17 the Oakland Marathon will take place. Road closures will be effect in West Oakland, downtown and around the lake. Details are available at bit.ly/detoursmarch17.
On Saturday March 16 from 10:00-11:15 AM, join our annual all-church family meeting as we look back at this past year and to what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us about the next year. In our time together, we'll celebrate the Lenten season of following Jesus to the cross, and share lunch afterwards. For those interested in becoming a congregant, Congregant Forms are available at church and at bit.ly/congregants2024
More sunlight coming soon: on Sunday March 10 we will spring forward for daylight savings. Don't forget to turn back your clocks the evening before on Saturday March 9.
As we encourage one another through the Lenten season, we'll join together for a Lenten Night of Worship on Friday March 1 from 6:30-7:30 PM. We'll spend time in worship and reflection, and share a simple soup dinner together, as we follow Jesus' path to the cross.