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Life Enrichment Ministry book discussion, Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11a-1p via Zoom only. We will discuss Rev. Ben McBride’s new book, “Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging”. Rev. McBride, if his schedule permits, will join us to discuss and answer questions about his book. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

 If you haven't purchased your book, in addition to other book sellers, copies are available at Marcus Books, 3900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Oakland.

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The Women’s ministry will be meeting for an empowering gathering on Tuesday, March 26th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Let's come together virtually via Zoom for an enriching session. Mark your calendars and be prepared for an evening of inspiration, connection, and empowerment!

Attention all Men of Imani, 

We're excited to announce that there will be a Planning Meeting and Fellowship for our men’s ministry immediately following the Worship Service on Sunday, March 24th, 2024. This gathering will be a fantastic opportunity for us to come together, plan, and enjoy each other's company. 

To ensure everyone has a delightful time, we're organizing sandwiches for the event. However, we kindly request donations of fruit, beverages, chips, and desserts to complement the meal. Your contributions will greatly enhance the fellowship experience for everyone. 

Please bring your donations to the Fireside Room before the service begins, and be ready to lend a hand in setting up. Your support in making this event a success is truly appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us Saturday, March 23 for our Congregational Meeting. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary.

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All Imani members and extended community members are invited to the next Social Justice Ministry Team meeting which will be an exploratory session with Faith In Action East Bay's Director of Organizing, Chris Logan, and our own Rev. Rob, Director of Clergy Organizing.

Join us on Zoom to be (re)introduced to the PICO California organizing model and opportunities for engagement in their ongoing work on housing, public safety, illegal dumping, economic equity, and voter engagement.

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Join us for our mid-year Congregational Meeting, on Saturday, March 23rd, at 9:30 AM, in the Imani sanctuary. We're committed to ensuring all members can participate, so if you're unable to join us in person, a Zoom link will be provided for virtual attendance. Prior to the meeting, comprehensive materials will be forwarded to ensure everyone is informed and engaged in our community's discussions on operational matters. This general membership gathering is an open invitation to all, offering an opportunity to contribute, share insights, and shape the future of our beloved community. Mark your calendars and be part of this important dialogue!

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You're cordially invited to join us for a delightful pre-worship continental breakfast on Sunday, March 17th, at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather, connect, and nourish both body and spirit before our worship service.

Your presence will add joy and fellowship to our community.

We look forward to sharing this special morning with you as we prepare to worship together.

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SAVE THE DATE! 

Life Enrichment book discussion, Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11a-1p at Imani. Rev. Ben McBride will join us to discuss and answer questions about his new book “Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging”. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

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In the midst of the war between Israel and Hamas, there will be no public celebrations of Christmas this year in Bethlehem, Galilee, Jordan, or Jerusalem. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas in California, we will hold space for a family conversation about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. If you want to share your thoughts, hear what others have to say, and gain a little more understanding, please join us on Zoom, Wednesday, December 20, at 7pm. Contact Rev. Rob if you have questions.

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With all that has been going on within the Imani Community this year concerning the loss of loved ones, organization restructuring and now the upcoming holiday season, we thought now would be a good time to take a pause and check in with ourselves. Therefore, the Imani Ustawe ministry would like to welcome Reverend Dr. Donna Battle to return and share with us in another group session on dealing with grief (via Zoom) The session will be for all interested Imani members on Wednesday, Dec 6. At 7pm. Zoom login information can be found below.  

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Imani Community Church and Life Enrichment would like to announce a new date for the book discussion featuring Coleson Whitehead’s book “Harlem Shuffle”. The Life Enrichment Ministry's Book Discussion Group invites you to their next Zoom book discussion meeting on Saturday, December 2, 10a-12p. The Zoom link will be posted soon in the ICC Newsletter and on the ICC website.

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During this meeting several committees will provide reports including the Transition Committee, Audit Committee, Nominating Committee, and Finance Committee. The Governance Committee will present proposed updated bylaws for consideration and approval. Meeting materials will be forwarded before the meeting.

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Calling all Imani Men! Let’s plan for Imani Men’s Day, which occurs on September 17th this year. Join us this evening for a planning call call! All are welcome!

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Please mark your calendars for a special congregational meeting here in the sanctuary on Saturday August 26 at 10 am.

Our Imani Bylaws charge the Board of Directors with making a recommendation for an Interim Senior Pastor to serve during a vacancy until a Senior Pastor is duly elected. there is a vacancy in the role of Senior Pastor. This special meeting is for consideration of the Board of Directors’ recommendation of Rev. Jeremy McCants for the role of Interim Senior Pastor. We will have a Zoom feed available for those that want to attend virtually. Resource materials including the vacancy announcement, job description, biographical sketch, and links to Rev. McCants visits to Imani were emailed out on Thursday afternoon. If you did not receive that message or would like it resent to you please reach out to Jovan in church office. Thank you all for your continued prayers and participation in our collective journey toward identifying new leadership for our congregation.

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All Imani-ites are invited to attend a town hall to meet our prospective Interim pastor candidate Rev. Jeremy McCants on Saturday July 29 at 10 am in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend this town hall.  Anyone who would like to submit questions in advance may send them to BOD@imanicc.org. 

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The ICC Governance Committee invites you to join us in a review of the proposed bylaws recommendations prepared for presentation to the Board.  The meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday July 6, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  

The draft bylaws will be posted on the Imani website under the member portal along with a summary of the recommendations.  You are encouraged to review the document in advance of the meeting and prepare any questions you may have so that we can make the most of the time available.  

The time will be used to answer any questions you may have regarding the recommendations.  We will not be able to address any additional recommendations you may have during the meeting, but you may submit them in writing so that they can be submitted to the Board and considered during the Board review.  Any additional comments or recommendations can be submitted to: bod@imanicc.org.  The deadline for submission is Friday, July 14, 2023.  

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Committee will be presenting a Nomination Slate for election to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee and the Audit Committee.

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