Sun., April 7, 2024, 1 to 4 pmUC Berkeley (location shared after RSVP) Join First Church member Rev. Dr. Cindy Au and others for the screening of The Hong Konger, which features the remarkable story of Jimmy Lai, a penniless immigrant who became Hong Kong’s most prominent freedom fighter. Following the movie, Jimmy’s colleagues and Hong Kong activists will take …
Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024, 4:30 pmSanctuary Join us for special music this Holy Saturday beginning at 4:30 pm with music provided by Stan Boghosian, followed at 5 pm with music offered by Lee Heuermann and Danny Bittker, and at 6 pm enjoy rarely heard French Baroque gems from the 18th century, performed by the amazing contralto Sara Couden; Eric …
Easter Sunday. March 31, 10 amFirst Church Berkeley The Families, Children & Youth (FamChY) Ministry is asking folks to bring plastic eggs filled with allergy-friendly treats. Think: erasers, temporary tattoos, stickers, those little squish-y animal things…etc. Bring in the filled eggs anytime before the start of our Easter Sunday 10 am worship service so they can be hidden. Thank you!
The City of Berkeley has started the renovation of Dana Street from Bancroft to Dwight Way. As you can see from the sign the work will be conducted from now until the middle of June, 2024. This means there will be congestion on Dana, and many things will change. A protected bike path will now run on the West Side (Church …
…that you can still give to the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI), our offering recipient through March 24? Donate through Realm (choose “Collection Plate” in the dropdown menu) or PayPal, and view the photos that were highlighted in last Sunday’s worship slideshow here. …that you are invited to join IM4HI in collaboration with other Interfaith leaders and congregations in …
Mark your calendar for this year’s Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk, which is taking place Sun., April 21, 2024. Your participation supports local hunger needs. Look in the Carillon in early April for further details. The next Discover First Church class is happening Sun., May 12, with crepe gathering Sat., May 18, and Joining Sunday, May 19. Join us whether you …
Just a short walk across Durant Avenue brings you to the doors of East Bay Sanctuary Covenant (EBSC), the recipient for this year’s Easter Offering selected by the Justice and Service Ministry. EBSC, founded in 1982, provides legal and social services, community organizing and education to refugees and asylum seekers. Protect. Advocate. Transform. are the words that guide EBSC’s work …
Thurs., March 28, 2024, 6 to 7 pm, 6 to 8 pmVarious locations & on Zoom You’re invited to gather in-person or on Zoom to share a simple meal and the ritual of foot/hand washing. We’ll sing, pray, and read scripture together. Register in person this Sunday or online for one of the in-person gatherings at homes in Berkeley, El Cerrito, …
Thurs., March 28, 2024, 6 to 7 pm, 6 to 8 pmVarious locations & on Zoom You’re invited to gather in-person or on Zoom to share a simple meal and the ritual of foot/hand washing. We’ll sing, pray, and read scripture together. Register for one of the in-person gatherings at homes in Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Alameda, join Derek & the …