Contributions: A lot of people have pledges on church and things like that they may want to advance the payment of that pledge that is very good; also property taxes.

He's one of the people that was well known and well regarded by everyone there, and the kind of person in any situation who was always willing to help out. George has been at my house more times than I can count. He's been there to help for computer problems; he's been there for Christmas parties. He's part of the glue that held the Contra Costa Times together.

My initial reaction was disappointment that the uncertainty that all of us have faced will continue on for some months longer,. That said, we've been for sale for four months. This just means that we'll be sale for a little bit longer.

What is a church? - Our honest sexton tells, / 'Tis a tall building, with a tower and bells.

I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.

Our church is not dying. It's a rebirth.