Join us for an easy/moderate hike for all ages – the final Summer Small Group offering for the season. We’ll hike 2-3 miles at a leisurely pace and enjoy some spiritual discussion questions. Bring a snack and water for yourself. RSVP to Gail Poust ([email protected]) so we know to watch for you at the trailhead. Sat., Aug. 27, 2 pm …
Fall All-Church Retreat
Fri.- Sun., Sept. 16 – 18, 2022St. Dorothy’s Rest Retreat Center, Camp Meeker, CARegistration deadline, 5 pm Sun., Sept. 11 We’ve only missed one year (2020) out of about the last 50 to gather together as a *whole* community, babies to eldest elders, to play, hike, do art, learn, sing, dance, eat and worship together! With the sale of Camp Caz, …
Did You Know…?
…that if you’re a musician or music aficionado, you’re invited to join the Music Fellowship Summer Small Group, Saturdays, Aug. 20 & 27, from 2 to 4 pm in Loper Chapel. Contact Robin Kempster ([email protected]) or Alan Miller ([email protected]) for more info. …that First Church Berkeley’s Green Team hosts a backyard produce giveaway every 3rd Sunday (when there’s produce to give away), called the Abundance Table. …
Honoring Carolyn Ash
Sun., Sept. 11, 10 amSanctuary & Front Patio, Dana St. Our long-time Families’ & Children’s Program Director Carolyn Ash is moving on from her role (but staying a treasured member and active participant of our church) and we want to celebrate her! So many children, teens, and adults in our church have been blessed by Carolyn’s gentle, loving leadership. We’ve all …
Discover First Church – Save the Dates
Class: Sun., Oct. 16, following 10 am worshipSpiritual-Story Sharing: Sat., Oct. 22Joining: Sun., Oct. 23 during worship Our next Discover First Church class will be held on Sun., Oct. 16 (time & place TBA). Join us whether you are seriously interested in membership or just want to find out more about this community you’ve been hanging out with. The following Sat., Oct. …
Backpack & Bag Blessing Lawn Church
Sun., Aug. 28, 4 pmFront Patio & Lawn, Dana St. You’re invited to bring a bag that you use in your daily life—your backpack for school, your briefcase for work, your tote bag for library books, your purse, your gym bag, anything that you use—and we’ll have a blessing of the bags at our August Lawn Church. Cal students are …
Abundance Table
3rd Sundays @ 11:15 amCloister First Church Berkeley’s Green Team hosts a backyard produce giveaway every 3rd Sunday (when there’s produce to give away), called the Abundance Table, which takes place after the 10 am worship service during the After Party. Bring what you have too much of in your garden, and take what you like. Come check it out!
First Church Triathlon Update
Sat., Sept. 3, 9 amEncinal Boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave., Alameda In the do-it-yourself spirit, all First Church members/friends/family are welcome to join in or come cheer at this informal triathlon in Alameda on Sat., Sept. 3 at 9 am. Participants can choose to do as much or as little of the route as they would like. You could even …