Sat., April 30, 11 am – 1 pmPlay Yard, First Church Berkeley Calling all members of the LGBTQ+ community at First Church and their families! You’re invited to a Waffle Brunch in First Church’s Play Yard on Sat., April 30, from 11 am – 1 pm. Bring your favorite waffle toppings and sides—fruit salad? Sausages? Fried chicken? The sky’s the …
During worship every Sunday, kids of all ages are invited to leave worship following the Children’s Moment and head to the Prayground in the Pillar Room where they can play together, learn Bible stories, and be active kids growing in relationship with each other, the Prayground “Shepherds,” and God. Volunteers are needed. No experience needed, just a love of children and …
Mon., April 18, 2022, 7 pmSanctuary KPFA Radio is hosting the iconic author Alice Walker in our sacred space this Monday night! She’ll be introducing her new book, “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire.” All event details here. Rev. Molly and Firstie Rev. Diane Johnson will offer a brief welcome as the event gets under way.
During the After Party on Sun., April 24, the Deacons (members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Ministry) will again host a table on the patio for writing “Love Notes.” This is an opportunity for the community to reach out and draw our circle in a little closer. The Deacons offer “Operation Love Notes” once a quarter, supplying note cards …
Here’s a rundown of all the holy goodness we have in store to honor Holy Week! Maundy Thursday Gathering (April 14, 6 pm): We’ll gather in-person and on Zoom as one strong body to share a simple meal and the ritual of foot/hand washing. We’ll sing, pray, and read scripture together. Prepare a bowl of soup and join the Zoom gathering at 6 …
Throughout Lent we have reflected on the theme of “Home by Another Way.” The word “home” is a rich one, which can bring up cozy memories, memories of conflict, or a sense of heritage. For our Easter offering, we focus on that most literal interpretation: a safe shelter from the elements. Youth Spirit Artworks (YSA) opened its first-in-nation, youth-initiated Tiny …
Have you or your children benefited from the loving care of Birtukan Beyenssa in our church nursery? Birtukan is moving on from her role after nearly 30 years of faithfully nurturing the smallest, most precious folk in our community! You can say “thank you” in two ways: First, when a long-time staff member leaves our congregation, it is customary to …
…that you can participate in the Second Sunday Sandwich Ministry this Sun., April 10, by making sandwiches, donating supplies (bread, cookies, fruit, etc.) or funds to purchase these supplies? Sign up here.