We’re excited to offer three opportunities to gather in small groups this summer. Come Play Games, hosted by Rev. Kelly ColwellSaturdays, July 8, Aug. 5 & Sept. 2, 4 to 6 pm, Play YardPlenty of games will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorites along with family, friends, and snacks to share! No RSVPs needed – just show up …
Rev. Hannah Turner (she/her) is the Minister for Youth, Young Adults, and Emerging Ministries here at First Church Berkeley UCC. A California native, Hannah is glad to be back in the Bay Area after a few yearsin Texas. She and her wife Bailey were married last fall. Hannah comes from an evangelical background and is passionate about creating space for …
If you were at church about five years ago, you may remember a particularly zealous sermon I preached after reading UC Berkeley professor Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind. It was about the revolutionary research into the power of psychedelics to provide extraordinary, frankly miraculous healing for a range of psychological and spiritual ailments. Since then, a number …
The City of Berkeley has a robust Juneteenth celebration. You can see the whole lineup of moving, instructive, and celebratory activities here. Some of us will be heading down to the festivities this Sun., June 18 after worship, and you are invited to come as a group to support this day, its meaning, and the Black-owned businesses and artists represented …
Sat., June 17, 5 to 7 pm, Loper Chapel You want to support your polyamorous friends or family members, but don’t know quite how to think about it? Or maybe you are polyamorous yourself and are feeling unsettled about what you believe? Dig in during this special Pride Month workshop. Rev. Dr. Ciarán Osborn will introduce you to the relationship …
Fourth Tuesdays – June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – 12 noon to 1 pmSanctuary The reality of living with, caring for and loving someone suffering from a mental illness is that it affects our own mental health and functioning. We are forming a new group for folks in our community who are caring for someone with a mental illness …
…that church member Frances Falling will be singing in two Pacific Edge Voices concerts this weekend (Fri., June 9 @ 7:30 pm & Sun., June 11 @ 4 pm)? To find out more and purchase tickets, click here. …Second Sunday Sandwiches takes place this Sun., June 11 at 9 am in the Cloister? Help make lunches for our unhoused neighbors and/or sign up …
Rev. Dr. Ciarán Osborn is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC), serving in the Boston metro area. His ministry focuses on the intersection of mental health and church. He also preaches regularly on LGBTQ+ topics, including polyamory. He has served as Pastor of several UCC churches in the Boston area as well as in clinical Chaplain …