On behalf of our staff – Jim Thomas, Diana Silva, Kyung-Min Daniel Lee, Haley Monachello, Monica Cross and the volunteers from our host congregation, First Christian Church of Concord, along with volunteer from First Christian Church of Vallejo, and Lafayette Christian Church, welcome to the 170th Annual Gathering of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Northern California-Nevada.

“New Wineskins: Inspiration, Imagination, Innovation” is our theme. We are looking forward to a time of worship, workshops, conversation, and dining together. We will do the worshipful work of a business session when we will be greeted by some of our guests, here ministry reports, and when we tend to the administrative work of the region.

Our scripture texts for the Gathering are Joshua 9.12-14 and Matthew 9.16-18.

As we gather for this 170th time, enjoy the time together as we gather to represent our part of the church of Jesus Christ.

I am glad and honored to be here with you.

In Christ,

LaTaunya M. Bynum Regional Minister