First Church’s Justice & Service Ministry is pleased to announce that our congregation has joined the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails (ICJJ). ICJJ’s recent focus is to stop the dying in the Alameda county jail and to demand that family members are informed of their loved one’s death within 24 hours. ICJJ is part of the Care First – …
Service as Worship Sunday – Aug. 7
Front Lawn & Patio, 10 am Give your fancy clothes the day off, as we leave the pews for some hands-on work! We’ll sing a hymn and bless our youth as they depart to work camp. Then we will get to work ourselves on a variety of projects around the church. If you can’t be there in person, your service …
Retreats in August & September
Don’t miss these opportunities to be in community with your First Church family! Summer Family Retreat, Sat.– Sun., Aug. 20–21: A chance for people currently raising children of any age to get together to nurture friendship, let children play together, sing, pray, be in nature, share faith/doubts/strengths/challenges as we emerge. Options to both stay overnight (meals provided!) or just come for …
First Church Members Wanted for Occasional Paid Work!
Would you like to both serve your church and earn some extra money? Here are two wonderful opportunities to make First Church Berkeley a welcoming place! The Personnel Committee at First Church is looking to hire few people to work as back-up Sunday Morning Hosts and Evening Event Hosts. Currently, Amare Gebreyesus fills both positions; however, he is not always …
Mindful Self-Compassion Registration Now Open
Saturdays, Sept. 10 – Nov. 12, 9 to 11:30 am on ZoomCost: $150 (no one turned away for lack of funds)Registration closes: Thurs., Aug. 25Contact: Nancy DeNero Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) classes are starting soon! The Mental Health & Disability Ministry Team has signups available for church members and friends. Registration information available in-person at church Aug. 7, 14, 21, and …