Sun., May 19, 2024, 11:45 am, Loper ChapelWed., May 29, 7 pm, repeated over Zoom – link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86331075188 Rev. Molly Baskette has just finished a year-long graduate program to become a “psychedelic chaplain,” a trained guide who supports others before, during and after a psychedelic medicine journey. In this Learning Hour she’ll talk about best practices in this emerging form …
The Justice and Service (J&S) Ministry would like to communicate as soon as possible with any First Church members who are connected to the organization Pacific Center for Human Growth. This organization will be one of the June offering plate recipients. If you volunteer for this organization or are connected in some way, please look for Maureen Prochaska, chair of …
…that Arin Dahl, one of our ushers and deacons, is studying to be an ordained Animal Chaplain? She is currently working on her final project and would appreciate the chance to offer her developing skills to her church family. Services offered include grief support around the loss of companion animals, celebrations/memorials of life, animal blessings, adoption celebrations, and naming ceremonies. …
Wed., May 22, 2024, 7 pmZoom The Affordable Housing Committee has been working diligently with our development partner East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) to advance our community’s housing project. We invite you to mark your calendars to join us Wed., May 22 at 7 pm via Zoom to hear the latest status of the project, as well as ask …
Fri.- Sun., Oct. 25 -27, 2024St. Dorothy’s Rest Retreat Center, Camp Meeker, CA Join us for the second annual FCCB Silent Retreat which will be held Oct. 25-27 among the beautiful redwoods of St. Dorothy’s Rest near Occidental, CA. If you suspect you might be craving rest, quiet, and an opportunity to spend some dedicated time in prayer or reflection, …
Sun., May 19, 6 pmLoper Chapel Made up of simple phrases and chants, often taken from scripture or liturgy, Taizé is a kind of musical centering prayer. Michele McGeoy, an FCCB member who went to Taizé, France to learn the practice, will do a brief intro of Taizé, and the group will plan the organization of Taizé services going forward. …
This Sun., May 5, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Climate progress is at stake in this year’s election. Come to this Sunday’s Learning Hour sponsored by the Green Team to find out why, what laws and benefits could be lost, and what we can do about it.
Sun., May 12, 202410 am, Sanctuary Our preacher and Learning Hour leader for Sun., May 12 will be Rev. Dr. Phiwa Langeni! A fellow core writer for the UCC StillSpeaking Devotionals & originally from South Africa, Phiwa (they, them) is passionate about helping people understand that “different” doesn’t have to mean dangerous. They invite us into the liminal space between …
June/July 2024 Many of you have been asking the church staff if we’ll be OK with Rev. Kelly out on parental leave–and again/still when Rev. August goes on medical leave in June. The answer is: we will be, with your help! We need a steady, friendly presence in the office when we are understaffed. You can see (and sign up …