Berkeley Chinese Community Church

The Second Sunday of Lent sermon: Actively Loving Neighbors, Norwegian 1940s Style

Actively Loving Neighbors Norwegian 1940s 2026 Message and Meditation: “Actively Loving Neighbors Norwegian 1940s Style 2026” During Lent 2026, weekly reflections based on Matthew 22:34-40 call us to LOVE. Lent 2, we focus on loving our neighbors

Lent 2026 Theme: Actively Loving God, Neighbor, Self.

Sunday's sermon "Actively Loving God." Includes Centering Prayer practice. 🙏❤🙏

Actively Loving God 2026 Message and Meditation: “Actively Loving God 2026” During Lent 2026, weekly reflections on Matthew 22:34-40 – Jesus’ teaching on the heart of Hebrew Law – we are called to LOVE. Lent 1, we focus on lo

2026 BCCC FEB Big Love Message

Hello Dear Ones,

When asked to choose the most important spiritual laws, Jesus replied:

“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (from Matthew 22)

May this be the Big Love we hold dear on this eve of St Valentine’s Day as The Year of the Horse gallops near and we prepare to enter the holy season of Lent.

Upcoming Events:
(Please scroll down to the Calendar for details. Thank you!)

*Sun, 2/15: “Our Fast” 11am Worship. Preparing for Lent 2026.

*Tues, 2/17: Chinese New Year begins. 10:30am. Celebrating The Year of the Horse at DW Senior Center. Ash Wednesday mini ritual after lunch.

*Weds, 2/18: Joint Ash Wednesday Worship 3pm. Hosted by Sycamore UCC.

*Sun, 2/22: “Off and Running! Actively Loving God, Neighbor, Self in the Year of the Horse” 11am Worship. 1st Sunday of Lent.

Hope to see you on Sunday, Tuesday, or Wednesday this week!
In the Big Love/Gra Mor,
Pastor Kathryn

*Vicky Update*
Vicky is grateful for your continued cards and prayers. We offer spoken updates at church and Senior Center. You are most welcome to send healing wishes cards to Vicky via her daughter.

*Remembering Roger Jennings
As memories and thoughts of Roger arise, please write them down and save photos to share with the family later on. Thank you. A Celebration of Life for Roger will be held at BCCC sometime in the future.

*BCCC Calendar: 2026 FEB*
15 – Transfiguration Sunday/6 Epiphany. 11am Worship.
Sermon: “Our Fast” Entering Lent we observe practices that truly please God. Guest Musician: Vanness Yu. Liturgist: Cedric Y. Minister: Pastor Kathryn. Lenten devotionals available.

16 – President’s Day; BCCC Office Closed. Pastor working at home.

17 - DW Senior Center. 10:30am to 2pm. Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. ([email protected]). Theme: CNY.
17 – Ash Wednesday (on Tues) Prayer and Ritual. 1:30ish (after DWSC luncheon) BCCC Sanctuary. Meditative, short service concludes with Imposition of the Ashes ritual. ALL are welcome. Minister: Pastor Kathryn

18 – Ash Wednesday. 3pm. Joint service at Sycamore UCC. Lent begins. Sycamore UCC: 1111 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Theme: “Staying Awake, Together in This Moment” Ministers: Pastors: Sharon Thornton and Kathryn, and Lay Pastor Tomoko (from Japan) Includes Imposition of the Ashes. ZOOM link sent to BCCC Regulars.

20 – Pastor’s Sabbath (delayed from 2/16)

22 – 1 Lent. 11am Worship.
Sermon: “Off and Running! Actively Loving God, Neighbor, Self in the Year of the Horse” CNY, Beginning of Lent. Musician: TBD. Liturgist: Annie P. Minister: Pastor Kathryn. Note: BCCC Annual Congregational Meeting cancelled. New Date TBD.

23 – Pastor’s Sabbath

Contacting Pastor Kathryn
Public Work Hours:
10am to 6pm Tues-Sat
10am to 5pm on Sun
Monday is my Sabbath Day (day off)
See BCCC Calendar for adjustments/additions

Please limit calls and texts to Public Work Hours (above), unless you have a pastoral emergency. You’re most welcome to email anytime. Email messages are checked on Public Workdays. Thank you VERY much.