Did You Know…?

…that you can submit a short blessing to be written onto the handmade trusses for our future Large Assembly? Click here to add your own words, a line from a poem, a fragment of scripture (20 words or less, please). The amazing Jennifer Hu (who has been inscribing our chalkboard in front of the church with her glorious penmanship) will write out …

First Church Berkeley Has a Prayer Team

Since spring 2020 First Church has had a Prayer Team. They meet every other week, and pray with you and for you through the week. In this coming Sunday’s worship service the team members will tell you more about their ministry, how you can share your prayer requests with them, and also how you can join the team if you …

Oct. 29 Learning Hour – Expensive NEW California Electricity Tax in 2024

Sun., Oct. 29, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel The State Legislature passed a big “budget trailer bill” (AB 205) last year that included a provision to charge all ratepayers a new, uncapped Utility Tax. The bill was passed in three days with no public discussion, and many legislators did not even know the bill contained the Utility Tax provision. Now, the utilities and …

Men’s Pants & Shoes Needed – Give During November

Trinity Center of Walnut Creek is truly a doorway to opportunities for vulnerable people in the Walnut Creek area. Clothing is part of the offerings at Trinity. They are always in serious need of men’s pants and shoes. They need casual pants, sweatpants, track pants and, of course, jeans of any color! They need pants that could be worn by …

Anti-racism Pilgrimage Here at Home

We have 25 beautiful souls and 3 facilitators going on our Feb. 2024 pilgrimage to Montgomery and Selma, AL, ages 13-77, Black and white, a variety of life experiences and geographies of origin! We’re only sorry we weren’t able to accommodate everyone who wanted to go because of size limitations. However, the entire congregation is invited to participate in our …

Nov. 5 Learning Hour – Church World Service in Northern CA

Sun., Nov. 5, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel You know CROP Hunger Walk, but how well do you know Church World Service (CWS)? Jason Welle from CWS Northern California will be presenting on CWS’s domestic work with migrants and refugees, particularly the support provided by the new northern California office in Walnut Creek. If you’ve ever been a CROP Hunger Walker, …

Shift in Ministerial Structure

— Jeanne Strauss, Moderator By way of reassurance, none of our pastors are currently resigning or retiring! We are, however, considering a shift in the roles and responsibilities that our clergy fill. As you know, Rev. Molly is our Lead Minister, and Rev. Kelly and Rev. Hannah are our Associate Ministers. Going forward, Hannah’s position remains the same. Molly and Kelly have been exploring the possibility of becoming co-pastors, with no hierarchical …