What you did for one of the least of these, you did for me Matthew 25:40 Is there a charity close to your heart that you’d like the congregation to know about? Each month, the Ministry of Justice and Service directs our congregation’s weekly offerings to a charity who addresses an issue affecting vulnerable members of our society–those Jesus referred …
All-Church Fall Retreat at Chabot
Fri., Sept. 17 – Sun., Sept. 19Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Castro Valley “For you shall go out with joy,And be led out with peace;The mountains and the hillsShall break forth into singing before you,And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 This weekend is our All Church Retreat at Chabot Regional Park! If you’re coming, …
Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 3
Sunday, October 3, 4 pmFront Lawn Our next outdoor Lawn Church gathering, October 3rd at 4pm, is a multi-species affair, a service celebrating all the non-human creatures in our lives. You’re invited to bring your pet, if your pet is amenable to being at an outdoor service around other animals and humans, or a photo of your pet if your …
Film Showing: “The Flowers of St. Francis”
Sunday, October 3, 5 pmFront Lawn I love movies and I love saint-stories, so showing this wonderful film will be for me a real act of love…and one that will definitely blow you away. Kate Lucchese, First Churcher October 4 is the special day of the namesake of San Francisco, the famous patron saint of animals who quieted the birds …
First Church COVID Update
**Because of the rise in cases due to the omicron variant, we will worship virtually on Sundays at 10 am through Feb. 6. Please double check the church calendar here to confirm events are virtual or in-person. We’ll provide updates as circumstances develop. (1/5/2022) (The content below has not been updated.) We continue to have in person church, and because all LHJs …
Suggest an Offering Plate Recipient
“What you did for one of the least of these, you did for me” Is there a charity close to your heart that you’d like the congregation to know about? Each month, the Ministry of Justice and Service directs our congregation’s weekly offerings to a charity who addresses an issue affecting vulnerable members of our society—those Jesus referred to as …
September 12 Learning Hour – Radical Inclusion for All: Mental Health and Disability Microaggressions
Sunday, September 12, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09 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 Hein on Sunday, September 12 at …