— Richard Brabham Second Sunday Sandwiches has been preparing bag lunches for our hungry neighbors since Oct. 9, 2016! Everyone’s help over the years has been much appreciated. Much has changed during that time. I used to be able to pick up any items not donated easily, but with my declining mobility, that is not the case. Generous donors have …
…that about 30 folks from numerous organizations (including our congregation) attended the asylum hearing in San Francisco to support Melissa last Wed., Feb. 19? One of the cloud of witnesses was a member of Kehilla Synagogue in Oakland. Read a moving account of their experience (originally shared with the Kehilla Community) here.
Sun., March 2, 2025, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Join us Sun., March 2, as Diana Graham, long-time church member & Red Cross volunteer guides us through the “Red Cross Ready” process to prepare for an emergency. She’ll focus on the importance of making a plan, building an emergency kit (go-bag & stay bag), home fire prevention & safety, and information about …
Every year, the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering has been helping American and Canadian Christians bring God’s hope and healing to hurting people at home and around the world. Based on this year’s theme—Be the Light (Matthew 5:14-16) — OGHS’s mission continues to support domestic and international development, fight poverty and its consequences, bring aid and relief to communities torn by war or ravaged by national …
…that there’s a new hybrid piano for Loper Chapel? It was recently assembled by Leonard, Frances, Jed and Derek!
Wed., March 5, 2025, 7 pmSanctuary Join us on Ash Wednesday at 7 pm on the Chancel, the raised part at the front of the sanctuary, to sing together, remember our mortality and our flaws, and hope together for a world made new.
For the 2025 season of Lent, Rev. Kelly will be writing and sending twice-daily text prayers again! Starting Ash Wed., March 5, every day at 10 am and 4 pm, you’ll receive a prayer by text so you can take a moment to breathe, pray, and connect to the season and your community. If you were already receiving them, you’re …
Sun., March 2, 2025, 11:15 am Front Patio, Dana St. Because we draw from such a wide region and want as many people to be able to participate in our Mardi Gras festivities as possible, we’ll be celebrating Dimanche Gras–Fat Sunday!—on Sun., March 2 during our After Party. We’ll have a stack of crêpes (regular and GF) from Crepevine and …
Sun., Feb. 23, 11:15 amFirst Church Berkeley parking lot (entrance 2330 Durant Ave.) First Church’s Green Team is sponsoring an Electric Vehicle (EV) Fair in the church parking lot immediately after worship this Sunday. First Church members who own EVs will be available to provide information about various issues around EV ownership–such as range, cost, tax credits and other incentives, …