Thank You for the Cereal and Peanut Butter Donations!
Many of the families who come to the Berkeley Food Pantry (BFP) get some relief in their food budget when their children eat meals at school. Over the summer we supplemented their food at home by donating cereal and peanut butter to the BFP. In fact, we donated 167 boxes of cereal and 162 jars of peanut butter in July, …
Welcome to the Amen Corner
Have you noticed the signs designating the last few rows of pews for Families? And the activity and book shelves in the back corner? We at First Church love our children and families and we are continuing to find ways to include them in worship as families return to church after being away because of COVID. In this phase, parents …
Groundbreaking Ceremony, at Long Last!
Sun., Oct. 30, 11:30 amParking lot (enter at 2330 Durant Ave.) near building site We have our building permit, and we are ready to begin construction on our new Community Building! Hurrah! We’ll mark this auspicious moment with a Land Acknowledgement and Groundbreaking Ceremony after worship this Sun., Oct. 30 at approximately 11:30 am. Join us in the parking lot …
UCC Webinar on Immigrant Welcoming Congregations
Today, Thurs., Oct. 20, 12:30 pm PacificRegister here If you were moved by the story Rev. Molly told about Rev. Kaji Dousa in last Sunday’s sermon and want to get more involved in supporting new arrivals to our country, this webinar would be a good place to start. You can also talk to any member of the Sanctuary Accompaniment Team …
Hannah Turner’s Ordination & Installation
Sun., Oct. 23, 10 am worshipSanctuary Hannah Turner, our Minister for Youth, Young Adults, and Emerging Ministries, will be ordained and installed during the 10 am worship service this Sun., Oct. 23! Help us celebrate her during the service and after at our After Party. We’ll enjoy a stupendous salad smörgåsbord and yummy cake! Bring your favorite, most delicious salad …
Hannah Turner’s Ordination
Sun., Oct. 23, 10 am worshipSanctuary Hannah Turner, our Minister for Youth, Young Adults, and Emerging Ministries, will be ordained during the 10 am worship service next Sun., Oct. 23! Help us celebrate her during the service and after at our After Party. We’ll enjoy a stupendous salad smörgåsbord with cake! Bring your favorite, most delicious salad (enough for 6 …
Trunk or Treat & Lawn Church
Sun., Oct. 30, 4 pmDana St. Lawn & Parking Lot Come in costume and come early to our terrific and terrifying Trunk or Treat & Lawn Church. Pull into a space in the church parking lot (entrance at 2330 Durant Ave.) and finish decorating your trunk so you can make it to the lawn in time for stories and songs …
Did You Know…?
…that you can test drive and explore benefits of electric bikes, scooters, and cars this Sat., Oct. 15 in Berkeley? Find out more here.