Interfaith Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7, 2020https://www.facebook.com/UnitedChurchofChrist/ Join the United Church of Christ as we recognize Interfaith Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7 with 24 hours of prayer. Like or follow their Facebook page to participate with ecumenical and interfaith partners and people of all faiths praying for wholeness and well-being during the pandemic. As a church of extravagant welcome, the UCC invites friends to …
Writing on the Heart in a Time of Coronavirus
Saturday, June 6, 10 amhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83524669734?pwd=ZTdrcUswdHloS1M2cWNTQTlYMENkZz09 Join writing workshop teacher extraordinaire, Maren Tirabassi, on Saturday, June 6, from 10-11:30 am specifically for members and friends of First Church Berkeley UCC and First Congregational Church of Alameda UCC. Maren is a gifted writer and poet, who is just as gifted at releasing the words of others in her fun, moving and affirming …
BPF Loan Payoff
by Julie Greer Hello church family! I hope this finds everyone well and safe. You may remember that the Blue Fire Committee presented three issues for consideration at our March 8 Congregational Meeting: a general design for a new Community Building to replace Pilgrim Hall, with a plan for affordable housing on the north side of our campus to ensure …
The Blue Fire Committee Proposal Explained
by Moe Wright, Church Treasurer, for the Blue Fire Committee For those who attended the Blue Fire presentation on April 26, you will recall that the committee had three recommendations: Pay the remaining balance on our loan from the Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation (BPF). Build a Community Building that meets our needs and can be rented out. Sell or long-term lease …