Sunday Worship

Large print bulletins and hearing amplifiers are provided for every service.
You are invited to join us for Coffee Hour and Refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
If you would prefer to meet online, you are invited to watch our live-stream service on the church’s YouTube channel. The service begins promptly at 10:00 AM. The service will be posted later in the afternoon if you are unable to watch it live.

Join us for worship on Sunday, October 13 at 10:00 AM. The Scripture lessons are Job 23:1-9, 16-17 & Hebrews 4:12-16. The title of the sermon is, “A Dark Night of the Soul.” The Lay Reader is Scott Minor. The Usher is Andy Balog. The Tellers are Mary Kay Rose and John Busschaert. Fellowship is Countree and Angel.

Download Order of Worship

What's Happening this Week

+ Download our latest eNewsletter, The Weekly, for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
+ Facebook Church meets online Wednesday, October 9 at 12:00 Noon
+ Bible Study will meet on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 PM, in person at church and on Zoom. Download this week's lesson here.

Donate to Hurricane Relief through the UCC

This week Hurricane Milton swept through Florida and caused incalculable damage. The hurricane then moved northeast and caused major damage. Parts of the East Coast are still reeling from the damage from Hurricane Helene. The magnitude of damage combined with the geography of the impacted area further exacerbates and complicates what is certain to be an extended recovery process.
For more information and to learn how you can help, with the recovery efforts, follow this link and make your donation today.

Sermon Series for October

Join us on Sundays throughout October as we study the life of Job in the Old Testament and the problem of suffering. We'll look at the Divine Wager, how some look at suffering, how we should look at suffering, and wading through the waters of healing from trauma. It will be an insightful and interesting journey. I hope you can join us!

Tour of the Sanctuary

Dr. Elliot Jones, our music director, leads a tour of the sanctuary that includes the building architecture, explaining the history of the various stained glass windows, and offers a history of our organ and plays on it to show it's capabilities. The next Tour happens on Saturday, October 12 at 12:00 Noon. Invite your friends to this lovely tour as it is a great way to introduce them to our historic building and church.

Join us for a lively discussion of the Hard Sayings of Jesus, based on the book of the same name by F.F. Bruce. This week, we're studying the caution and danger of cursing someone or calling them a fool risks the fires of hell. Go here to download the discussion guide and join us on Wednesday at 6:30 PM in person or on Zoom. Contact the pastor for the Zoom link.

Photo Gallery of Anniversary Picnic

We celebrated our 175th Anniversary on Sunday, September 29, 2024. We had a lovely worship service and an all-church picnic in Sutter Fort State Park. We were joined by the First United Methodist Church who will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary in October.

Membership Retreat

If you are interested in church membership, join us on Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 AM for our Membership Retreat in the church Parlor. Come and learn more about the history and life of the Pioneer Church. We'll meet for 2-3 hours, learn about Pioneer and our denomination, discuss membership, and have a tasty meal. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Bo at pastorbo@pioneerucc.org or call the church office. Thanks!

3 Ways to Give to Pioneer

1. Follow this link to Paypal and make your donation there.

2. Worship services on Sunday at 10:00 AM or stop by the church office.
3. Mail in your donation: Pioneer Congregational Church, 2700 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

CoWorking Office Space @ Pioneer

We are looking for persons who would like to work out of one of our offices or use our many common rooms as a place to work. Mainly geared for those who work from home, our coworking space sharing is a great way at an affordable price to work in a peaceful atmosphere. Spread the news, tell your friends, and let us use these office spaces that have sat empty throughout the week. For more information, please call the church office.

GoFundMe for Karen S.

As many of our church members and friends are aware, our own Karen S. has had her cancer return. To help with her expenses, a GoFundMe page has been set up. While the financial goal on the page has been met, new information about her condition means she'll need more help. We invite you to give to help defray her unexpected costs of treatment. Go here to donate.

Gabby Trienzenberg Memorial Service

A Celebration of Life ceremony for Gabby Triezenberg will be held on Saturday, November 9, 11:00am at Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ, 2700 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, followed by a semi-catered luncheon in the fellowship hall.
We'll have music and pictures and an opportunity to share memories about Gabby. Bring your stories, any pictures you wish to share, and--if you are so inclined--a side dish or dessert for the luncheon.

Upcoming Season Schedule

The Pioneer Players has posted their schedule of upcoming plays for 2025 and 2026. Visit their page on this site for a complete list.

Pioneer Players Homepage

Stay informed about Pioneer

Join us every Wednesday at 6:30 PM for Bible Study. Our new Bible study is working through the hard sayings of Jesus. The study is available in person and online. If you are interested in this, please get in touch with Pastor Bo at pastorbo@pioneerucc.org and let him know of your interest. Thanks!

Bible Study

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed as Readers, Ushers, and provide food and refreshments during Coffee Hour. Training is offered for any volunteer effort. If you're interested, please contact Philip or Scott.

Pioneer Players Theater Co.

Our church now hosts the Pioneer Players, a local community theater company. We provide local theater productions using local talent. Auditions are held before each show. For more information, visit our page dedicated to this effort.

Women's Breakfast

The Women’s Breakfast will return on Saturday, October 12 at 9:00 AM. Join us for lively and friendly conversations. This fellowship group will meet at Aviator's Restaurant, 6151 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA. Please contact Sue Bryant Still, if you have any questions.

Prayer Ministry

We have a vibrant prayer ministry in our church. Heidi Munoz collects prayer requests, emails them out to our prayer champions, and we pray over all prayer requests each and every Sunday. If you have a prayer request, please send an email to Heidi at prayingpioneers@gmail.com.

We help prepare you for leadership by serving on various committees and boards of the church. We have open positions in ministry, planning, outreach, and Christian education. If you are interested in honing your leadership skills, or developing them, please speak with the Pastor.

Leadership Development

Food Pantry Donations

We collect non-perishable food pantry donations and travel-sized toiletries on Sunday, October 20. We will collect and dedicate them during the service and then take the donated food to the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership’s Food Closet and the toiletries to Wind Youth Services during the week.

Choir Rehearsal

The Pioneer Choir presents music of a great variety of styles – Gregorian chant, Renaissance polyphony, traditional spirituals, brand-new choral anthems, and more. Rehearsals are at 6:30 on Thursdays in our choir room. New singers are welcome anytime. Music-reading skills are helpful, but not required. Choir rehearsal begins on Thursday, September 5.

Bell Choir Rehearsal

Pioneer Bells rehearses on Tuesdays at 6:30 in our choir room, and presents some of the rich repertoire of music for bell choir in worship services – and occasionally in front of the church, serenading Sutter’s Fort Park!

Thank You!

A special thank you goes to Pat H. for the after-church Fellowship Hour and to Vi for getting the new church banner hung out front of the church. We also thank Randy for providing this week's unhoused meal sack lunches. Thank you!

Mission Statement

Connecting people with God’s love. Sharing a safe place to belong. Serving our community and beyond.

AA Recovery Support

AA currently meets throughout the week in our church. They meet every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in Fellowship Hall or the Parlor.

Compassion Fund

Once a month, we collect an offering on Sunday that supports our local mission efforts. We provide the unhoused sack lunches, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and hand-warmers. We also offer no-interest loans to church members and friends and family of church members.