Did You Know…?

…that dishwasher detergent doesn’t have to come in plastic bottles?  At the Abundance Table this Sun., Nov. 20, the Green Team is giving away samples of Dropps dishwasher detergent pods in premeasured dissolvable pods. Boxed in low–waste cardboard, you just drop one in your soap dispenser for clean dishes each time. Dropps is one of several brands of sustainable cleaning …

Advent Text Prayers Returns

For the 2022 season of Advent, Rev. Kelly will be writing and sending twice-daily text prayers again! Starting Sun., Nov. 27, every day at 10 am and 4 pm, you’ll receive a prayer by text so you can take a moment to breathe, pray, and connect to the season and your community.  If you were already receiving them, you’re still …

Invitation to Trans Day of Remembrance

Tues., Nov. 22, 2022 @ 11:10 am, on Zoom You’re invited to attend a Trans Day of Remembrance service at the Pacific School of Religion’s Community Chapel. Click here for more info.

View of architectural rendering of proposed exterior of First Church Berkeley's new Community Building on the corner of Channing Ave. & Dana St.

Capital Campaign: Spring 2023

Beginning in late January 2023, our church will begin a Capital Campaign to raise funds to complete the rebuild of our community building.  Our congregation participated in a Feasibility Study over the past few months and all were invited to participate.  The information gathered from the Feasibility Study was presented to the congregation after worship last Sunday, Nov. 13.  If …

Christmas Eve Gift Bags for the Unhoused

Sign Up to Donate Put down the Halloween candy and set aside the Thanksgiving decorations. It’s time to think about Christmas! Be not afraid, for everyone on your list wants socks, food, and cash. At our Christmas Eve services this year, we’ll hand out gift bags stuffed with items that provide relief or joy to our unhoused neighbors: This year …

Around the Advent Circle: Spiritual Reflection Groups for Advent

Nov. 30 – Dec. 22, 2022on Zoom In western Christianity, the season of Advent is the time when we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. Yet, it is also the time of darkness, a time when we are called to go inward and reflect. To help us make time for this important task, the Worship and Spiritual Life Ministry …

Did You Know…?

…that you can participate in the Second Sunday Sandwich Ministry this Sun., Nov. 13, by making sandwiches, donating supplies (bread, cookies, fruit, etc.) or funds to purchase needed supplies? Sign up to help here.

View of architectural rendering of proposed exterior of First Church Berkeley's new Community Building on the corner of Channing Ave. & Dana St.

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Results

Sun., Nov. 13, 11:45 amSanctuary For the past six years, our congregation has been engaged in planning for rebuilding our primary community building. Many of you have participated in committees, litigation teams, congregational presentations and votes, and listening circles to discern and help us all move forward. This fall, our Council authorized a Feasibility Study in anticipation of a capital …