The Chimes. June 2017 GREENING UP THE CHURCH

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1 Volume 21 No. 6 The Chimes Tel: Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. June 2017 Eden UCC has been an Open and Affirming Church since We believe that all people are children of God, that persons of all ages, races, and sexual orientations are part of our increasingly diverse culture, and we welcome all persons into the full life and ministry of this church. Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed Visit our church website: Like us on Facebook: Eden United Church of Christ Follow us on GREENING UP THE CHURCH The Day of Pentecost commemorates the birth of the Church. It starts off with a bang: first wind, then fire and confusion. Ultimately clarity emerges as representatives of the global village gather in Jerusalem to discern what new thing God is doing in this post-easter world. Through the Spirit s guidance, the apostles learn that Christ is alive and living among them as they go and tell others what they have seen and heard. If the Church is to survive and thrive in the future, we must follow the first apostles example by reinventing ourselves and re-presenting the good news for each generation and nation. Pentecost 2017 is no different, and thankfully our confirmation class is open to the challenge. During a recent class meeting, I asked our fledgling apostles to describe their vision for the Church. Without hesitation they chimed in with these ideas: we need to go green, sing more up-tempo songs, develop a youth group, show up for social justice, and become more racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse faith community. The confirmands were surprised when I told them that their ideas were right in step with Eden s strategic plan including plans to go paperless with Chimes, step up our recycling program, perform more varied worship music, lean into our sanctuary identity, and hire a bi-lingual associate minister for youth, young adults, and young families. The alignment between the generations at Eden is a sure sign that the Day of Pentecost is upon us a day that the prophet Joel anticipated centuries earlier and the evangelist Luke affirmed in Acts 2:17 when they said, [Y]our sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men and women shall see visions, and your elders shall dream dreams. Indeed, Pentecost is upon us. Come Holy Spirit, come. ~ Pastor Arlene Welcome to Eden! Eden is a diverse and growing church. At Eden, people of all ages and backgrounds join together to grow spiritually, do good in the world, and develop healing and nurturing relationships. At our church, you will not be told what to believe. We feel that the way we treat one another is more important than holding uniform beliefs. And, while the Bible is important to our faith, it is not the last word. We believe God is Still Speaking through science, nature, personal experience, other faith traditions and more. On Sunday mornings, our church services and kids programs are open, friendly and innovative. Every week at Eden, you ll find all kinds of activities retreats, yoga classes, service projects, music programs, labyrinth walks, study groups to nurture mind, body, and spirit. At Eden, we are on a journey together to understand and live God s truth for our lives. Come and join us on the journey. Check out our website. Give us a call. Come by and see us. We look forward to welcoming you!

2 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 2 Call to the 152nd Annual Meeting The 15nd Annual Meeting of Eden United Church of Christ has been called by the Church Council for Sunday, Jun 25, The meeting will be held in Oliver Hall following our Contemporary Worship, which begins at 10 am. This meeting is called in accordance with the Eden Church bylaws. Agenda items include the following: Receive the Annual Report Receive a preliminary year-end financial report Receive and act on the proposed operating budget for Receive and act on the slate of officers and board and committee members for Recognize elected leaders who are completing terms of service Install officers and board and committee members who are beginning terms of service Receive a report from the Church Council regarding the Oliver Properties LLC Receive a report from the Church Council on Eden s Strategic Plan implementation Receive and act on a recommendation to conduct a search for a Designated Term Associate Minister for Youth, Young Adults, and Young Families for 3-year term Members are expected. Visitors are welcome. A light lunch will be provided by Pastor Arlene & Stephanie Spencer. Middle and high school students are encouraged to participate in the meeting. Childcare will be provided for N-5th Grade during the business meeting. Jan Bass, Clerk of the Church Comida Celebrates Five Years of Service to the Community Chimes is a monthly publication of Eden United Church of Christ. Proposed submissions should be sent to pepper@ edenucc.com, or mailed or delivered to the church by the third Sunday of each month. We reserve the right to edit all materials submitted. Publisher: The Rev. Dr. Arlene K. Nehring, Senior Minister. Chimes Staff: The Rev. Pepper Swanson, Associate Minister; Corina Vasaure, Compañeras; Tania Martinez, Office Manager

3 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 3 Eden Members Shuffle for FESCO Gay Prom The 23rd Annual Gay Prom will take place on Saturday, Jun 3, at 7 pm at Chabot College. This year s prom is a masquerade ball with the theme, Beneath the Mask we are Strong, Proud & Visible. LGBTQQI2-S and their allies under 20 are invited to attend. The sponsor, Project Eden/LAMBDA Youth, welcomes volunteers, sponsors, and contributions to defray the cost of the event. Eden Church will send a contingent of Prom greeters. If you would like to either volunteer or support Gay Prom, please contact E-Team co-chairs Athena Malloy or Keith Smith or contact Pastor Pepper. Confirmation Homestretch The Confirmation program comes to a crescendo in the next week. Our last confirmation class will be held Friday, Jun 2, 6-8 pm with Pastor Arlene & Suzie Hasselkuss to prepare for Confirmation Day, Sunday, Jun 4. An all-church celebration and free lunch will follow morning worship and be sponsored by the Fellowship Committee. Confirmands are especially encouraged to invite their relatives, godparents, and friends to share this special day with us. Bravo! Sunday Help us celebrate our 2017 high school and college graduates as well as Eden s many church school teachers, nursery volunteers, choir members and musicians, by giving them a round of applause on Sunday, Jun 4. Following our Confirmation and Youth Sunday worship service there will be a time of recognition in Oliver Hall. If you or a member of your family is completing a program of study, please let Pastor Pepper or Pastor Arlene know so that we can include you in our celebration. A simple lunch will be provided free of charge by the Fellowship Committee. Come and help us recognize the many talents in our community. Sikhism 101 The Eden Area Interfaith Council and the Sikh Gurdwara/Temple of Hayward invite the public to learn about the origins of Sikhism and the beliefs, values, practices, and culture of your Sikh-American neighbor, Two panel discussion will be held from 2-4 pm on Sunday, Jun 4 at the San Lorenzo Library and 2-4 pm on Jun 11 at the Castro Valley Library,. Questions are encouraged. For further information, contact Stephanie Spencer. Budget Information Eden Church Treasurer, the Rev. Rob Parrish, and members of the Budget Committee provided an overview of the proposed Operating Budget in May. A further update will be provided on Sunday, Jun 11, from 11:30 am to 12 noon in the Norberg Room. The presentation will include an analysis of revenue sources and expenses for our worshipping congregation, outreach ministries, and campus community, and illustrate how the Budget Committee, Church Council, and Board of Trustees recommend aligning financial & human resources with the vision & goals of the congregation s Strategic Plan, adopted on Jun 25, Taste & See Newcomers to Eden Church are invited to join Pastor Arlene and Eden s welcoming team for a reception in the Norberg Room on Sunday, Jun 18, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Grab a coffee and refreshment in Oliver Hall, and then meet in the Norberg Room (east wing). Tell us a little about yourself and your spiritual journey. Ask questions. Learn more about enriching experiences offered at Eden such as upcoming holiday events, Bible study, volunteer opportunities, singing in choir, and church school. Children are welcome! See a worship leader or an usher for directions to this event. Faith of Our Fathers Worship Sunday Worship on Father s Day, Jun 18, will feature three members of the Eden congregation reflecting on how their father s faith shaped their own faith formation and faith values. These examples are sure to stir self-reflection for all who attend and provide worshippers with an opportunity to consider how our words and deeds influence the young people in the families that we form and in our church family. Final Confirmation Activities & Celebration Jun 2 Prep for Confirmation Sunday, 6 to 8 pm Jun 4 Confirmation Celebration Day, 9:30 to 11:30 am

4 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 4 Eden Cowboys Up for Rowell Rodeo Cherryland Friendship Lunch & Driving Tour Sunday, Jul 23, the Compañeras Ministry will host an all-church all-cherryland community lunch & driving tour. This fellowship and education event will provide congregants, community members, and Comida supporters an opportunity to get better acquainted and to learn more about our neighborhood. Lunch will be provided by Padres Unidos de Cherryland and begin immediately following worship in Oliver Hall. A free will offering will be received for the Padres Unidos Good Neighbor Fund. Introductions and a driving tour will follow lunch and will include the following points of interest: Meek Mansion, Cherryland Park, Cherryland Elementary School, and Sunset Campus (site of the new Cherryland school funded by Measure L.) RSVP: by tania@ edenucc.com or phone Tania Martinez at Caring for Creation Our summer session of Church School will be a green-friendly focus on how children can care for God s creation. Children & youth entering grade K-12 will learn about climate change, the importance of land & plants, water quality issues, and biodiversity. Bible stories will complement hands-on experiments, including several green audits of Eden Church to share with the congregation. Caring for Creation begins Sunday, Jun 11 and continues for 10 sessions, ending Sunday, Aug13. For more information, contact Pastor Pepper. First-Aid & CPR Training Eden Church, in accordance with our Safe Congregation program and policies, is offering FREE First Aid & CPR Training on Wednesday, Jun 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in Oliver Hall. Class size is limited to 20 and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required. Please Pastor Pepper at pepper@edenucc.com if you would like to enroll. Childcare available upon request with two days notice Stewardship Pledges Have you completed your Financial and Time, Talent, & Treasure pledge forms? It s never too late to support Eden Church! Pledge forms are available in the Church Office and can be returned to Michael Stuber, Associate Treasurer or to the Church Office. Your pledged giving supports Eden s ministry and overall operations. Contemporary Worship Eden s Worship Practices Team, one of the three teams launched as part of our Strategic Planning process last June, will bring their experimental series of services to a close on Sunday, Jun 25, by offering a contemporary-style worship service. The service will be held in Oliver Hall at 10 am, and feature an informal-style liturgy and a rock band, including Jessie Wenchieh Lo, on keyboard, Jesse Acker-Johnson, playing electric guitar, and Dawn Coburn singing vocals. A guest drummer is being sought to join the ensemble. Worshippers will be asked to provide feedback on the service by completing a brief questionnaire that will be distributed after the benediction. A summary of the team s findings and analysis will be shared with the congregation in August. Reminders The Sunday Bulletin is now online! To use your phone or tablet as an e-bulletin, go to and look for the Sunday Bulletin button on the upper left side of the home page. Copies of Eden s Sunday sermons are available in the Church office or online (in PDF and MP3 versions) at sermons Eden Church and Eden Area Foundation bylaws, policies, agendas, minutes, reports, rosters, and schedules are posted on the church website at: com/leadership. Like us on Facebook Eden United Church of Christ now has 966 likes and Cherryland Computer now has 172 likes on Facebook!. Follow us on now has 620 followers! The Labyrinth is open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am 5 pm, and Sunday mornings. Safe Congregation locations where children and youth may be after worship: Oliver Hall, Courtyard, and the Tot Lot (with adult supervision). Castro Valley Pride Join Eden Church at the 7th Annual Castro Valley Pride on Sunday, Jul 8. Eden s E-Team and friends will have a booth in the shade and plenty of time to talk with Pride attendees about Eden Church. The event begins at 12 noon and ends at 5 pm and is located under the parking cover of Castro Valley High School. To sign up for a short shift at the booth, see the sign up sheet in the Church office or contact Pastor Pepper.

5 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 5 Small Groups at Eden Church Bible Study: Day and evening sessions of Bible Study will resume in the Fall. Have a wonderful summer break! Seekers Book Club: Seekers are discussing The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, on Wednesdays at 10 am in the Community Room. Newcomers are always welcome to this weekly book discussion group. Eden Stitchers: Quilters and others with sewing projects are invited to join the Eden Stitchers on Tuesdays at 10 am in the Jensen Room. Contact Suzie Hasselkuss (suziequilting@ comcast.net) or Shannon Whitney (Shannon_whitney@sbcglobal.net) for the date of the next meeting. Invitation to the Ministry of Music: Music is one of the first things newcomers notice when they attend worship. Are you interested in shaping the musical landscape at Eden? Are you willing to serve God through active participation and spiritually fulfilling experience? Come and join the Eden Choir! Dr. Jessie Lo will be leading and teaching music during rehearsals that are held on certain Sundays beginning at 11:30 am. See Coming Attractions for our upcoming rehearsal and performance schedule. Come join a fun-loving group, learn some music, and be a vital part of the Ministry. Summer Camps It s time to register for camp! Eden Church is once again offering camperships to children of Eden families. Please contact Pastor Pepper for a promo code and additional information. Camp Cazadero is located outside Guerneville in Sonoma County. Camp Caz has electricity and hot and cold water in each cabin, a big lodge and meeting areas. Food is cooked by the management staff. There s a big field for sports, a dancing/game slab, a fire bowl, vesper point, and pool in the midst of a mixed redwood, pine and broadleaf forest that provides the backdrop for life-changing experiences. Cazadero You & Me Camp Jul 7-9 Grades 1-3 with Adult Guardians Cazadero Senior High Jul 9-15 Grades Cazadero CIT Jul Grades 12 and Up Cazadero Junior Jul Grades 4-6 Cazadero Junior High Jul Grades 7-9 Cazadero Community Camp Aug 4-6 All Ages Camp Tamarack is in the high Sierra east of Fresno. When the snow melts at over 7,000 feet, a rustic Camp Tam is revealed. Shared cooking gives everyone an opportunity to take a turn helping the cooks prepare meals for the group. Tent cabins, a lodge, fire bowl, worship area, big field, lakes close by, and propane lighting make for an amazing, close time. Tamarack Junior & Junior High Jul Grades 5-8 Tamarack Senior High Jul Grades 9-12 Tamarack Adult Retreat Aug and Up Comida para Cherryland Summer Schedule Comida para Cherryland, Eden s just-in-time food pantry, celebrated its 5th anniversary in April! Together we now serve over 200 families per month, 90% of whom live in Cherryland. The Comida operates on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 1:30 to 4:30 pm or until the food is gone. Our Comida days in June are 14 & 28. To volunteer at the Comida, see Corina Vasaure ChYLI Enrollment Begins Now The Cherryland Youth Leadership Institute (ChYLI), now in its sixth year of operation, will be held Jul 10 to Aug 11. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesdays, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Some field trips will also be held on Saturdays. This summer youth ministry program builds on the cultural strengths and values of participating families and introduces Eden Area youth to academic, social, and practical experiences that strengthen participants capacity to succeed in school, employment, and community life. All materials, activities, and field trips are offered free of charge to the students in the ChYLI program. Students, ages 14 to 18 (entering 9-12th grades) who live in the Eden Area and who have participated in a ChYLI orientation meeting with a parent or guardian, are eligible to enroll. Call or text Pastor Arlene at , or Andrea Orea to register for the orientation. Class size is limited to 15 students. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please attend one of the orientation meetings below: Sunday, Jun 18, 5:00-6:30 pm, Oliver Hall, includes a free supper for the whole family Wednesday, Jun 28, 2:00-3:30 pm, Norberg Room, includes a free snack Birthdays & Anniversaries June Birthdays Cindy Keune 06/02 James Buckley 06/06 Mary Bradford 06/08 Lucille Lorge 06/12 Jeannie Schumann 06/18 Rhodell Willard 06/21 Bill Adam 06/25 Joy Davis 06/29 Elizabeth Coy 06/25 Michael Vetrovec 06/08 Jennifer Vetrovec 06/07 Adam Turner 06/05 Anthony Crans 06/25 Alexandra Romero 06/16 Angelina Collier 06/07 Jaime Romero Jr. 06/13 Joshi Rodriguez 06/16 Mateo Cuellar-Espinel 06/01 Darcy Malloy 06/24 Sofia Wiser-León 06/14 June Anniversaries Nora & Jerry Crans 06/18 Patricia & Steve Payne 06/13 Erik Nelson & Denys Bjork 06/09

6 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 6 Joys Edith Zaragoza, who graduated from Berkeley City College on May 25, 2017 with an AA in Liberal Arts, she will be matriculating at a UC this fall. Edith is the daughter ion-law of Ruby Gutiérrez Contreras and Mario Contreras. Congratulations to Joanna Contreras, who received her AA degree in Psychology from Chabot College on, May 27, 2017! Joanna is the daughter of Ruby Gutiérrez Contreras and Mario Contreras. Congratulations to Dayana Hernandez who is graduating from Brenkwitz High School on Jun 8. Dayana is a ChYLI alumni and childcare worker for Eden Church. Congratulations to Carlos Londoño who received the Master s degree, with honors, in Public Health from the University of California at Berkeley, May 20, 2017! Charles MacDonald, Susan and Mac MacDonald s son, is graduating with a Master s in Computer Engineering from San Jose State. Eden Church was pleased to host the Mt. Eden High School Spring Choral Concert with special guest choir, the King Middle School Cobra Concert Choir, on May 18, featuring 150 of the most talented musicians in the Eden area. Congratulations to Eleanor O Keefe, who received her Ph.D. degree on May 12, 2017, from the University of Louisville! Eleanor is the daughter of Diane Fletcher and Michael O Keefe. Congratulations to Hayden Payne, son of Pat and Steve Payne, who will be graduating with honors and receiving the Associates of Science degree from Los Positas College on May 26. Hayden will matriculate at San Diego State University, where he will be majoring in Computer Science and preparing for a career in software development. Congratulations also to Hayden for accepting a software development internship with Qualcomm in San Diego on June 1. Marilyn Sundberg will be moving to Baywood Court next month once the renovations in her new apartment have been completed. She will be living two doors east of the unit where Betty Norum lived when she first moved to Baywood, so she will surely enjoy good karma there. Congratulations to Karla Vega, who received her degree in engineer from San Francisco State University on May 20, and who was the commencement speaker at her graduation. Congratulations to Nicolai Vetrovec who is graduating from California High School on Jun 1. Congratulation to Angelina Collier and Theressa Collier who are receiving their teaching certificates from Chabot College. Congratulations to Patricia Holt-Torres, daughter of Miriam Hutchinson, who is receiving her master s degree in microbiology from Cal State San Bernardino. Prayer Requests For families in our congregation and neighborhood need help finding affordable housing. If you have a lead on a room, an apartment, or a house to rent, please contact Pastor Arlene. For the Autenrieth family, and Emily s mother, who receiving hospice care. For the family and friends of Jan Richards, especially her sons, Matthew Foster, and Michael Foster, and Michael s partner, the Rev. Brenda Loreman. Jan died in her sleep early Tuesday morning, May 16. Michael and Brenda s mailing address is printed in the church directory or may be obtained by contacting Tania Martinez by phone or at the church office. For Pam Winthers nephew Brandon Jones and his family, who are living with a reoccurrence of cancer. For Wesley Moniz, Jenna, Willow, and Raven s father, who has been diagnosed with an incurable form of osteomyelitis, and who has begun receiving hospice care. Wes plans to return to the Bay Area on June 6, and spend the remainder of his time this side of heaven near his family. For Gregory Roberts, the Bove-Smith s cousin, who is receiving chemotherapy treatments. For the family and friends of Roxanne Redlich, especially her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, Scott, Pastor Pepper and Lia Swanson. Roxanne died in her sleep early Monday morning, May 15. Her memorial service will be held at her home church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Cards and condolences may be brought to church or mailed to the Swanson home. The Swanson s address is printed in the church directory, or may be obtained by contacting Tania Martinez by phone or at the church office. For the family and friends of Rebecca Wiebe Freed, especially husband Michael and daughters Jolene and Aubury. Rebecca died on Sunday, May 28. Mark Your Calendars May 28 Choir Anthem May 29 Memorial Day/Campus Closed May 30 Congregational Life Team Jun 2 Final Confirmation Class Jun 4 Choir Rehearsal Jun 4 Confirmation Sunday/Bravo! Sunday Jun 11 Choir Anthem Jun Budget Presentation Jun 14 Comida para Cherryland Jun NCNC UCC Annual Meeting Jun 18 Faith of Our Fathers Worship Jun 18 Taste & See Jun 18 Cherryland Youth Leadership Institute (ChYLI) Orientation Jun 21 First Aid & CPR Class Jun 25 Contemporary Worship Jun nd Congregational Meeting Jun 28 Comida para Cherryland Jun 28 ChYLI Orientation Jul 2 Pie Day Fellowship Jul 4 Independence Day/Campus Closed Jul 8 Castro Valley Pride E-vent Jul 9 Open & Affirming Anniversary Jul 9 ChYLI begins Jul 23 Cherryland Friendship Lunch & Tour Aug 12 Marina Walk Excursion Flowers for Worship The 2017 Flower Calendar is posted in the Church Office. Stop by to sign up for a date to match your occasion. Flowers can be provided by: 1) Cut or purchase flowers and arrange them at home or church and place them on the communion table; 2) Make arrangements with Eden s Flower Coordinator Mary Graw to provide flowers and she or another member will arrange them; or (3) Order flowers delivered from a florist to the church on the Saturday prior to your date. Bulletin dedications are due to the Church Office by 12 noon on the Wednesday before your date. For information, contact Mary Graw at

7 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 7 June 2017 Duty Roster Date June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25 Liturgical Day Pentecost Sunday/Confirmation Trinity Sunday Second Sunday after Pentecost Third Sunday after Pentecost Scripture Acts 2:1-21 Ps. 104:24-34, 35b 1 Cor. 12:3b-13 Jn. 20:19-23 Gen. 1:1-2:4a Ps. 8 2 Cor. 13:11-13 Mt. 28:16-20 Ex. 19:2-8a Ps. 100 Rom. 5:1-8 Mt. 9:35-10:8-23 Gen. 21:8-21 Ps. 86:1-10, Rom. 6:1b-11 Mt. 10:24-39 Preacher Narayah Aloo & Isabel Walth Arlene Nehring Marie Rodriguez Jan Bass Bill Schumann Arlene Nehring Liturgist Confirmands Mary Haro Arlene Nehring & Pepper Swanson Daniella Prym Loving Arms Nursery Kemy Gekara & Yoselin Penado Kemy Gekara & Yoselin Penado Kemy Gekara & Yoselin Penado Kemy Gekara & Yoselin Penado Church School Teachers Confirmation/Youth Sunday K-12 in Worship Nursery Available Jan Bass & Theressa Collier Jana Aloo & Pepper Swanson Athena Malloy & Rozetta Walth Greeters Smith-Bove Family Miriam Hutchinson Cindy Keune Ushers Michael Stuber Keith Smith Jared Smith-Bove Stephanie Spencer Miriam Hutchinson Russ Newman Scott Swanson Theressa Collier TBD Cindy Keune Pat Payne TBD Counters Sally Kusalo Mary Bradford Rozetta Walth, Margo Heath, & Miriam Hutchison Dave Wallace & Debby Andrade Daniella Prym & Alliene Turner Trustee on Duty Bob Turner Russ Newman Jim Fryer Bill Adam Fellowship Hour Captains Pat Payne Jacob Smith Jan Bass Pat Payne Nursery care is available at any time during worship for children age five and younger.

8 The Chimes Volume 21 No. 6 Page 8 June 2017 Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 10a Worship 11:15a Fellowship 29-Memorial Day (Campus Closed) p Single 3 Women Group 4 9a Choir Rehearsal 10a Worship: Confirmation & Youth Sunday 11:15a Bravo! Sunday & Celebration 12p Service Enlistment Committee 11 10a Worship 11:15a Fellowship 11:30a Budget Presentation 18 10a Worship: Faith of Our Fathers Worship 11:15a Fellowship 11:30a Taste & See 5 4p Computer 12 4p Computer 19 6:30p Cong. Life Mtg. 6 7p Council Meeting 13 10a Staff Meeting 7p Trustee Meeting p Computer 1:30p Comida 21 6p Confirmation Class NCNC Annual Gathering 16 NCNC Annual Gathering p Hayward Gay Prom 17 NCNC Annual Gathering 5p ChYLI Orientation 4p Computer 6p First Aid & CPR Class a Contemporary Worship 11:15a Fellowship Lunch 11:15a 152 nd Annual Meeting 4p Computer 1p Computer 1:30p Comida 2p ChYLI orientation