The Pathfinder: September 17th, 2026
Jesus and the Sacred Earth:
How the Gospels Call Us to Care for God’s Creation
How would we walk in the world if we perceived every tree, every drop of water, every dragonfly, and every stone as sacred? How would we behave if we felt God’s presence like that – all around us, in every part of the created universe?
We might, I expect, act a bit more like Jesus.
Although many of us have had experiences in nature that we feel are spiritual, these experiences are usually fleeting. We may be awestruck by a fiery sunset over the Bay, by sun rays dancing through swaying redwoods, or by deer grazing in a field of wildflowers. Yet in our hectic lives, we forget these moments. Cocooned inside what author Henry Beston in 1928 aptly called “the complicated artifice of civilization,” we tend to look down on other creatures, animate or inanimate, regarding them too often as “things” to do with as we will if we think of them at all.
Yet Jesus in his time on Earth did not do so. When we read the Gospels through an ecological lens – that is, when we notice and take seriously the other-than-human subjects in these texts -- we discover Jesus routinely seeking and underscoring God’s presence in Earth and all her community: from water to wind, from mountains to deserts, from plants to animals of all kinds. In this Season of Creation, as we face growing environmental crises fueled by our human behavior, I believe we are urgently called to recognize and care for this sacred Earth that Jesus reveals to us.
Of course, to act on a call, we first must hear it. To help us do that, let’s consider this Season’s Gospel readings ecologically. But first let me say why it is neither crazy nor heretical to believe Jesus perceived Earth as sacred. As a peasant Jew growing up in the countryside, Jesus would have lived like most people in that time and place: mostly outside of man-made structures; laboring, traveling, and gathering with others in the open air; far more exposed to and aware of nature’s elements and rhythms than we are. He would have heard from a young age the Genesis stories of God’s breath bringing forth the heavens, Earth, and all life; of God seeing the whole of creation as very good; of God making a covenant after the great flood not just with humanity but with all creatures of Earth. Jesus would know the Psalms in which creation sings praises to God and reflects God’s glory and majesty. And he would also have been taught, as Hosea and the other prophets emphasized, that all creation, including Earth, belongs to God, and Earth and her community suffer when humanity does not live rightly upon the land (see for example Hosea 4:1-3).
Yet it isn’t only Jesus’ truly human existence that would have enabled him to recognize creation’s holiness, but his full divinity as well. As we affirm each Sunday in the Apostles’ Creed, Jesus as the Christ is the one “through him all things were made.” If we really believe this, then the world in which we live is indeed part of a Christ-soaked universe, as Franciscan scholar Richard Rohr so beautifully labels it: a creation brought into being and constantly sustained in being by God through Christ, “the first-born of all creation” (Colossians 1:15). We could expect, then, that the One who joined us in this material reality would intimately recognize Earth and her community as fellow creatures in whom the Divine Spirit dwells.
What I am attempting, perhaps awkwardly, to put into words is not new. It is, in fact, just a take on two quite ancient Christian traditions – the sacramental and incarnational – that emphasize that God is not just “out there” but also “right here”: both transcendent and immanent. When we really become aware of God’s life-giving and life-sustaining presence throughout creation, we can’t help but perceive every bit of it as sacred. This is why our dear St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast we celebrate on October 4, hailed the Sun, Moon, and all other creatures as brother and sister: to him, they were not “things” but fellow bearers of God’s Spirit. Somehow, however, we fail to see Francis’ beloved Jesus as similarly embracing -- and teaching us to embrace -- creation as divinely enspirited.
To begin to recognize how to see this ecologically significant Gospel message, let’s consider our recent Sunday readings from the Gospel of Matthew. During this Season of Creation, we have read of Jesus going to a mountain rather than a man-made temple to pray (Matthew 14:23); we have seen him trust the waters to hold him as he approached his apostles’ boat on the sea (14:25); we have heard that the wind calmed at his presence (14:32); and we have encountered Jesus teaching on a deserted hillside and trusting gifts of Earth’s community – a few pieces of fish and bread formed from Earth’s grains – to be more than enough to feed thousands (14:16-21).
Our Gospel reading for this coming Sunday (Matthew 20:1-16) finds Jesus teaching his followers as he often does, through a parable. In this parable, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a vineyard owner who hires laborers to care for his vines. To begin our ecological reading of this passage, we must first note that “the kingdom of heaven” is Matthew’s phrase for what Mark and Luke call “the kingdom of God” – a kingdom that Jesus repeatedly declares to be “at hand,” – not in some otherworldly realm, but here on Earth for us to live into today. And if God’s kingdom is here and now, then God must be present here and now on this Earth. Second, let’s note what this parable’s landowner does: he hires people to work tending the vines in his vineyard. We should notice here echoes of Genesis 2:15, in which God places humanity in the garden to “keep and till it” – a phrase dangerously drowned out by centuries of turning “dominion” (Gen. 1:28) into domination rather than caring for God’s Earth. Third, in comparing God’s kingdom to a landowner, Jesus reminds us that this land is not actually ours: it is God’s, with God relying on us humans to tend to it. Now here’s the kicker: Jesus says this landowner rewards those who get to work on the vineyard later in the day the same as he does those who’ve been at it much longer! No doubt when we initially hear this, we think “That’s unfair!” just as the disciples likely did. Yet it is really good news. That’s because, to us who are complicit through our lifestyles in Earth’s devastation, Jesus is saying it is never too late to care for the vineyard. If we get to work now, God will undoubtedly be with us in our efforts to care for God’s beloved creation.
As an environmentalist, I know very well that we can feel hopeless to turn the tides of ecological destruction at this point. But that does not diminish the call for us to do what we can. And, let’s remember the many “impossible” ecological scenarios presented in our Bible readings during this Season of Creation, including the Genesis stories of Joseph, betrayed and sold into slavery by his brothers only to become the one to help them and many others survive seven years of famine; of God feeding the Israelites in a seemingly inhospitable land with manna (an actual food source secreted by insects on desert plants!); of Moses witnessing a bush on fire but never consumed, and hearing God’s voice from the bush command him to remove his shoes because he stands on sacred ground. In each case, God’s creativity makes what seems at first ecologically impossible, possible.
Given all we face on this planet today – from devastating floods caused by melting glaciers in Nepal to unprecedented droughts in the Southwest; from the threat of mass extinction of species to more prevalent wildfires, bigger storms, and dangerously high temperatures across much of the world – it is time we follow Jesus in recognizing the sacrality of Earth. Let us commit to care for Earth and her community as best we can right here and right now. We can plant native gardens to help address habitat loss for native species; speak out against the ecological injustice facing our most vulnerable neighbors, human and otherwise, whose lives are affected by industrial pollution along the San Francisco Bay and Delta region; protest the opening of wildlands and waters to more mining and oil drilling; reduce our use of fossil fuel-based products such as gas and plastics, and of water- and energy-consuming artificial intelligence; and, most importantly, reject the consumerist mindset that leads us to want more and more while our fellow members of Earth’s community pay the price. There is much we can do, even this late in the day.
As Jesus shows us, we are indeed walking on sacred ground. So beginning today, let’s take the time to perceive this holiness and tend this beautiful Earth. And I’m sure God won’t mind if, in this case, we keep our shoes on. We might, I expect, act a bit more like Jesus.
-Rosanne M. Siino, PhD
Landscaping History
Marilyn Flood never ceases to amaze me with her treasure trove of All Souls historical detail. She surprised me once again last week as she was on her way home after some sacristan duties. I was fishing maple leaves out of our dry stream near the Narthex door at Cedar Street when she mentioned the “Gardener’s Bench.”
I racked my brain about where it might be. And then—staring me in the face—there it was. The familiar bench at the Narthex door. The sign on it reads: “In Honor of All Souls Gardeners Past, Present, and Future.” So please, sit down with me on that comfortable bench and learn how our landscaping journey unfolded, beginning with each of YOU who contributed to the Living Waters Capital Campaign (thank you!).
Our Living Waters Landscape User Group formed in 2019, before COVID, to develop our values and goals. The group included experienced gardeners Joni Stickney, Suzanne Nelson, Nate Conable, Carlisle Becker, a retired landscape architect and UC professor, and me, with my passion to share our space with all God’s garden creatures—birds, bees, bugs, and butterflies.
Having developed our values and goals—to be attractive to humans and other living creatures, low maintenance, drought resistant, fire resistant, and safe and accessible for all ages, among other things—we sought a landscape designer. We found just the right person in Kelly Marshall of Kelly Marshall Garden Design, a well-respected designer, knowledgeable about native plants.
Seven ASEP gardeners came together to evaluate and approve Kelly's plan: experienced gardeners Joni Stickney, Suzanne Nelson, Nancy Pryor, Tim Sullivan, Bonnie Bishop, and Jill Churchman.
Kelly recommended four landscape contractors, all of whom made site visits to ASEP. We selected Peter Rohan from Landscapes and his very capable crew of three: Boni, Jose, and Oswaldo. Peter is both a well-regarded landscape contractor and a landscape architect with certifications in various specialties consistent with our stated values. Kelly and Peter are a great team, and we appreciated their expertise and loved their ideas.
Building our landscape budget was an ordeal, but when our dreams exceeded our funds, the Vestry rose to the occasion and agreed to fund the safety railings, and a donor who (almost) miraculously emerged to fund the dry stream along Spruce Street. And the rest is history.
This story wouldn’t be complete without thanking two people who were extremely instrumental in this landscaping process—Joni Stickney and our Rector, Phil Brochard.
Joni is a UC Master Gardener and retired engineer from PG&E who was actively involved in every aspect of decision-making and planning. Joni made excellent suggestions throughout the process. She made a persuasive presentation to the Vestry as we sought approval and additional budget. She suggested the materials for the safety railings and identified the design that eventually became the Living Waters Stream along Cedar Street. And Joni was a stabilizing presence whenever challenges arose.
And Phil+ brought his extraordinary leadership skills to this lengthy process with just the right amount of involvement. He was enthused and engaged without micromanaging. He is a gardener himself with definite opinions, but if he wanted specific input, he would ask for three considered choices from the group, and then make a final choice, actually making the process less stressful. When I mentioned to him how much fun I was having working on this project, his mischievous smile told me that he too was having (some) fun.
And now—seven years later—we are looking to build four small maintenance teams to nurture our plantings along. Experience is appreciated, but certainly not necessary.
Wouldn’t YOU like to become one of the Past, Present, and Future All Souls Gardeners??? Grab a friend and come sit on the bench with us! If interested, please email Kaki.Logan@gmail.com
See you in the Garden!
-Kaki Logan
What is EPF?
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) is a national justice and peace organization in the Episcopal Church, founded on Armistice Day in 1939. EPF has been active since then in both the church's national and diocesan legislation, special events and conventions. The longtime EPF motto says it all: "Pray - Study - Act."
It is a joy to know that two members of the EPF National Executive Council are part of our own Diocese: The Rev. Will Scott (St. Anselm's, Lafayette) and Brother Clark Berge (The Society of St. Francis). Will and Clark are forming a new chapter of EPF in the Diocese of California! As a local EPF chapter, members can design local peace initiatives, address national and international issues locally, teach nonviolent peacemaking, make public witness, conduct vigils, and implement service projects.
To get started, Will and Clark are holding regional meetings across our diocese to talk with longtime EPF members and others who want to learn more. All Souls was happy to offer space for such a gathering recently, with longtime EPF members Ruth Meyers, Daniel Prechtel, Elena Ramirez attending and welcoming guests. I wore my EPF t-shirt with our Baptismal Covenant printed on the back.
We discussed our current issues of concern, like the war and the right to conscientious objection if drafted, illegal immigrant detention and deportation, and destructive climate change. Some of us are also active with EPF's National Action Groups: The Palestine Justice Network, Gun Violence Prevention, and Death Penalty Abolition. We held a Zoom discussion with the new Executive Director of National EPF, Joshua Nobles, to share our visions for working together. To learn more about the Episcopal Peace Fellowship, talk with one of us or visit their website: www.episcopalpeacefellowship.net
-Janet Chisholm
Faithful Families Dinner and Discussion - Oct. 4th
How do we talk to children about Christian values in our fraught cultural moment? How can we nurture authentic prayer practices within the family amid the busyness of everyday life? How can we create a community where all feel beloved?
If you’ve ever asked these questions or similar ones, consider joining us for our Faithful Families dinner and discussion. This is a special, supportive space where caregivers have the chance to engage in conversation together while children have their own programming.
Here are the details:
The dates for this fall are Sunday, October 4th and Sunday, November 15th.
We gather from 5-6:30 pm. We begin with a potluck dinner – main dish is provided, and we “potluck” the drinks and sides.
After dinner, we split into discussion time for the parents and spiritual formation for the kids.
We conclude with an intergenerational chapel service of prayer and song.
Families with children of all ages (young kids, teens, young adults) are welcome, and so are folks from outside the All Souls community.
If you want to join us on October 4th, please RSVP here by Oct. 2nd.
Peace,
-Emily+
Announcements & Events
Thursday (TONIGHT)
5 pm, Reading Between the Lines Bible Study in the Common Room.
Friday Evening - Sunday Morning
Parish Retreat at Bishop’s Ranch.
Sunday
7 am, Reading Between the Lines Bible Study in the Common Room or click here to join by Zoom.
8 am, Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Please enter through the copper doors downstairs on Cedar Street.
10:30 am, Sung Eucharist in the Nave. Join us via livestream here.
12 noon, Coffee Hour in the Courtyard.
5 pm, Being With Group Meeting in the Common Room.
Tuesday
7:15 am, Courthouse Vigil in Concord.
6 pm, Being With 20/30’s Group.
8 pm, Taize in the Chapel.
Wednesday
9 am, Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Please enter through the copper doors downstairs on Cedar Street.
7 pm, Choir Rehearsal in the Nave.
Memorial Service
NOAH ZIMMERMAN MEMORIAL - September 28th
A memorial service honoring Noah Zimmerman, the son of Jane Vandenburg and Jack Shoemaker, will be held in the Nave at 1 pm on Monday, Sept. 28th. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. The service will be live-streamed for people who are unable to attend in person. Click here for the link.
Gather With Us
ALL SOULS PARISH RETREAT - September 18th–20th
If you are wondering why the Nave isn’t quite as full this coming Sunday, it’s because many in our parish are at the Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg for our annual Parish Retreat. The retreat starts on Friday evening, September 18th and concludes on Sunday morning, September 20th.
FALL BEING WITH GROUPS
Being With is for anyone curious about faith or wondering if Christianity has something meaningful to offer them. In this 10-week small group, we seek out the sacred simply by paying attention to our lives — and the lives of those around us.
Being With is offered twice weekly. The Tuesday group for 20/30s is held at 6 pm and the Sunday evening group (all ages) starts at 5 pm. Both groups meet in the Common Rm. Email Mother Rachel at rachel@allsoulsparish.org with your questions. We can add more groups if there is interest. Click Here to Sign Up for a Fall Being With Group
2027 ANNUAL OPERATING CAMPAIGN KICKOFF - September 27th
Yes, it is nearly time for the beloved annual tradition of raising money for next year’s budget. We look forward to gathering together for breakfast on Sunday, September 27th, at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall for the Annual Operating Campaign Kickoff. We will hear the leadership's vision for 2027 and how we plan to get there. Please plan to join us!
SAVE THE DATE: LASAGNA NIGHT - October 2nd
Mark your calendars! Friday, October 2nd is All Souls Lasagna Night! Join us for feasting and fun from 6-8 pm, featuring homemade lasagna, bread, salad, and treats. We'll gather in the Parish Hall and the courtyard. Suggested donation for the evening is $15 per person, with a maximum of $50 per family. Funds will provide scholarships for All Soulsians to attend the annual Parish Retreat and for newcomers' welcome lunches. Click here to register.
“Why lasagna?” you may ask yourself. Visitors to New York City might have wandered through the Feast of San Gennaro Street festival held each fall in Little Italy. Why not in Berkeley? Seems like a great way to enjoy pasta with lots of folks!
Please volunteer for cooking, setup, or cleanup -- especially if you have a go-to lasagna recipe you're willing to make. All are welcome, so bring a neighbor, a relative, a friend. For further information, contact Deirdre Nurre at deirdre.nurre@gmail.com, Cathy Goshorn at ogoshca@yahoo.com, or Jill Churchman at jill_churchman@yahoo.com.
FAITHFUL FAMILIES DINNER - October 4th
Join us for an intergenerational evening of food, discussion, and community. We'll start with a shared dinner, and then there will be time for parents to have a discussion together while kids have their own programming. This is especially geared toward families with young kids and youth, but folks of all ages are welcome. RSVP to Emily B+ by Oct. 2nd.
ALL SOULS RACIAL JUSTICE TEAM OUTING - October 4th
Join the Racial Justice Team on Sunday afternoon, October 4, at the Oakland Museum of California for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory, the first major museum retrospective of the beloved Bay Area artist. Optional lunch on your own at the museum café at 1:00, then we'll see the exhibit together at 2:00, with informal conversation afterward. Admission is free as part of OMCA's First Sundays, but tickets must be reserved in advance at museumca.org/first-sundays. Questions or RSVP: Paul Mathew, pmathew1000@gmail.com. All are welcome — come for the art, the lunch, the conversation, or all three.
Learn With Us
ADULT FORMATION
Coming Up Next: Icons at All Souls with the Rev. Dr. Paul Fromberg. This four-part series on iconology explores how icons communicate theology, spirituality, and prayer through image. Together we will look at the history, symbolism, and visual language of icons, while spending time with four contemporary icons created for All Souls. Each session will focus on a different icon, offering an opportunity to reflect on how sacred images can invite us into deeper contemplation of God, the saints, and our own spiritual lives. Classes meet at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
All Souls hosts two weekly Bible Study Classes each week. In addition to our Sunday morning group (meets from 7-8 am), we are now offering another group on Thursday evenings from 5-6:30 pm. Both groups meet in our Common Room and use the Reading Between the Lines curriculum. Join us! Drop-ins are always welcome, too!
Worship With Us
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Sept. 18th-20th - Parish Retreat at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg. This is a great family-friendly event. Youth are also welcome to attend on their own (there are special youth cabins and programming).
If you want to join the Children and Family or Youth mailing lists, please email Emily B+ (emilyb@allsoulsparish.org).
TAIZE TUESDAYS RETURNS - Sept. 22nd
We're delighted to announce that Taize Tuesdays will return for a new season, beginning September 22 - November 17, 8-8:30 pm in the Chapel.
Our pilot last year was a wonderful gift. Week after week, a small group of us gathered in the Chapel for a contemplative, community-led service that wove singing chants, reading poetry and prayers, and sitting in silence. Many of you told us how much you valued this space beyond Advent, confirming it's a practice our community wants to continue.
What makes this extra special is the shared ownership of the experience, and that's what we want to grow this season. We now have a simple format anyone can lead.
We're looking for people to help lead chants, select and read readings, or keep time and guide the flow. Ryan and Kris will attend most weeks, but we'd love this service to run with or without us. No musical experience needed—just a willingness to hold space gently. Interested in helping, even occasionally? Email us: rypotpie@gmail.com and kris.starr@gmail.com.
Join us to sit in the stillness, or to help hold it for others.
JOIN US FOR THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS - Oct. 4th
You and your animals are invited to the Feast of St. Francis Sunday! Join us for worship (where your well-behaved and potty-trained animals are welcome in the pews) at the 10:30 am service. Stick around after the service to have your animal blessed in the courtyard.
WEDNESDAY MORNING EUCHARIST
Join us every Wednesday at 9 am in the Chapel for a small, discussion-based service. All are welcome!
Serve With Us
There are lots of ways to share your talents and time! Check out the bulletin board in the Narthex to sign up for one of All Souls’ many ministries.
THIS COMING TUESDAY is the Vigil at the Concord Immigration Court. Most of our vigil is spent singing and holding signs expressing welcome and solidarity for those who are coming for an appointment at the court. We take time each month to pray, remembering immigrants in detention centers and those who have died in detention. Join us at 1855 Gateway Blvd., Concord, on the 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:15-9:30 am. For more information, contact Kaki L. or Ruth M.
VOLUNTEER* WITH CENTER FOR ARTESTEEM - September 25th
ArtEsteem has requested assistance with preserving, organizing, and cataloging their artwork, which helps them both preserve their organization/community history and better prepares them to show and share that work with the wider community. We have scheduled this volunteer event for Friday, September 25, from 2-5 pm.
This volunteer project is a wonderful way to meet some of ArtEsteem’s staff and see firsthand the transformational work they are engaged in through art and education.
For more information about the ArtEsteem volunteer event, feel free to contact Wendy Calimag at wcalimag@gmail.com or Lewis Maldonado at lewiscm@mac.com.
*If you would like to volunteer at any of the Isaiah Project organizations, we have asked that folks attend the mandatory volunteer training that took place on Sept. 8th. If you missed it, please reach out to one of the trainers (Rev. Phil Brochard, Wendy Calimag, Jenny Kern, and/or Molly Nicol) for additional information.
LETTER WRITING SESSION - September 26th
All are welcome to join us for another letter-writing session to immigrant detainees on Saturday, Sept. 26th, from 2-4 pm, in the Common Room. Join with All Soulsians and folks from other Berkeley congregations to engage in this important work. RSVP to Pam Maffei (pamelamaffei@icloud.com) or Cindy Townsend (hikinpsyd@gmail.com).
Food Bank collection is active for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food on Sundays and use the baskets in the Narthex. We also need drivers to deliver food. If you want to help, click here to e-mail Cathy G.
Meal Train delivers food to others. If you are in need of meals or if you’d like to join this team to deliver to others, click here to email Sarah O.
Open Door Dinner makes a warm jambalaya meal on the second Sunday of every month for anyone who is hungry. Teams of All Soulsians and friends take turns cooking and delivering. Email Jennifer A. (akiyama.jennifer@gmail.com) if you’d like to help!
Undergraduate Street Medicine Outreach (USMO) is a Cal student group that organizes outreach events every Saturday to bring food and resources to homeless encampments in Berkeley. They are especially seeking donations of the following items:
Waterproof tarps
Bottled water, or water filtration devices
Clothing, particularly large shoes, socks, and jackets/sweaters
Hygiene supplies and toiletries, particularly wet wipes, toothbrushes, soap
Menstrual pads and diapers
Please bring these donations to the red bin in the Narthex.
Coffee hour isn’t just about coffee and cookies—it’s about community. After worship, we gather not only to enjoy a bite to eat but also to welcome newcomers, catch up with friends, and strengthen the bonds that make our parish family so special. To keep this ministry thriving, we invite everyone to take part, as they are able. Each week, we ask a few parishioners to bring refreshments—homemade treats, fruit, or simple snacks—to share. Your contributions help make our hospitality warm and abundant. Please click the Coffee Hour Sign-Up link to support this ministry. We ask for someone to lend a hand (literally) as “host” in support of Scott, and folks to provide some treats (enough to feed 10-15). Your help will make coffee hour a joyful expression of Christian community and welcome!
Last but not least
Genesis Fundraiser- September 26th
Genesis an interfaith social justice coalition working to build the Beloved Community in the East Bay. Many of you have met Mary Lim (Executive Director of Genesis), who is the partner of Matt Wolka (she does other stuff too!). The Genesis "Be the Change" Breakfast Fundraiser at First Unitarian Church of Oakland will feature The Rev. Ethan Lowery as keynote speaker.
As you may remember, All Souls was the sending parish of Ethan. Ethan was also the seminarian assigned to Genesis during his time at CDSP. Ethan, who has created an amazing youth-centered ministry in Fredericksburg, Virginia, would be very jazzed to see All Souls-ians in the crowd!
Come find out what social justice work Genesis is doing and how you can support on September 26th from 8:30 am-10:30 am. Register at the QR Code on the graphic Or you can email gamaliel.genesisca@gmail.com
Good Shepherd’s 4th Annual Used Book Sale - Oct. 10th
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Berkeley will hold it’s 4th Annual Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 10th from 9 am– 4 pm. All proceeds go to the church and our outreach program, Pan del Cielo. Click here to see the flyer. Join us for books, bakes, and brats!
Book Donations Wanted!
Do you need to free up bookshelf space to make room for more books? We have the solution for you. Donate your books to the Good Shepherd, Berkeley Used Book Sale. We’ll even pick the books up from your home or place of business. All we ask is that:
books be gently used - Would I purchase a book that looks like this?
bags and boxes be of manageable weight - Can I carry this comfortably?
donations be made by Saturday, October 3rd
no self-help or religious books be included
Contact us at gsbooks@gmail.com or text 510.829.2316 to schedule a pickup.
