We’re So Sorry to See Rev. Kit Go!let’s squeeze in one last party… June 3, 4-6 pmRev. Kelly’s Backyard1408 Carleton St., Berkeley As you know, Rev. Kit Novotny is moving back to the East Coast! Through the past six years of Open Chapel and other Young Adult events, Rev. Kit has helped foster this community and we want to celebrate …
Learning HourSunday, July 11, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 As Christians, our hearts want our church to be inclusive of all. Yet, we often unknowingly exclude those experiencing mental illness or disabilities because we lack the education about how to include them. In this Learning Hour, we will begin filling in those gaps. Join Helen Walsh and Kerrie …
August 8 at 4 pm
Want more compassion? For yourself, for someone you love? The Mental Health Ministry has a special experience waiting for you in the world of stories shared through our Memoirs Library. Come alongside companions on the journey of healing from depression, PDSD, OCD, and many other challenges. Make new friends through their writing, and let your heart grow two sizes larger …
The United Church of Canada/Église unie du Canada Mizheekay nindoodem/Anishinaabe niizh-manidoowag Mishomis/Nookomis endow (Turtle Clan/Anishinaabe/Two-Spirit Grandfather/Grandmother) Rev. Evan Swance-Smith is ordained in the United Church of Canada and has been serving at TUNM since 2004. Evan completed an undergraduate degree in 2009 from The University of Toronto specialising in Women and Gender Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies. Evan graduated from …
Now in its fifth year, First Church Berkeley’s Summer Small Groups program offers exciting opportunities to learn, explore and play together! Five different groups are available with several others forming, covering a range of interests and providing opportunities to deepen our connections with God and with each other. Times, locations and leaders for each group are listed in the descriptions …
Friday, June 18, 4 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84914261395?pwd=dkhSaUxoQS9VTG4vdHI3RmRKby9KZz09 We had to cancel last week’s book talk due to a pastoral emergency and a faulty zoom link — sorry about that! We will try again for interested folks on Friday June 18, at the same time, 4-5pm. If you were intrigued by guest preacher Rev. Liz Tichenor and her story, check out her book, The …
June 14, 2021 Dear Members and Friends, We find ourselves with another farewell to a beloved member of the pastoral staff. Our gifted Associate Minister, Rev. Kit Novotny, will share her last Sunday with us on Sunday, July 11. Rev. Kit arrived as our Young Adult Minister in 2015, gathering and welcoming those in the churn of young adulthood. She …