Did You Know…?
…that you can join a virtual Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil on Mon., Nov. 20 from 4-5 pm Pacific (7-8 pm Eastern)? Register for the webinar or view online on the United Church of Christ’s YouTube channel. …that Former First Church Associate Minister Rev. Kit Novotny, now co-pastoring at First Parish in Lincoln (MA), and husband Rev. Nate Klug and family welcomed …
Hanging of the Greens 2023
Sun., Nov. 26, 12 to 3 pm (*note date change)Sanctuary & Hall of Entrance Get yourself, and your church, in the Christmas Spirit early! Come gather after church Sun., Nov. 26, for the Hanging of the Greens and help to transform the Sanctuary & Hall of Entrance for the Advent & Christmas season. All ages and abilities welcome! We will put …
Bestselling Author R. Eric Thomas Joins Us for Art Meets Life Sunday!
Sun., Nov. 26, 10 & 11:45 amSanctuary & Loper Chapel R. Eric Thomas got famous writing a column called “Eric reads the News” for Elle Magazine. Think of it as The Onion written by a Black queer Christian man with a strong bent toward pop culture and a political crush on Rep. Maxine Waters. He’s since written two beautiful books of …
Memorial Service Guild Needs New Members
Members of the First Church Memorial Service Guild (MSG) support memorial services by providing and serving basic amenities, such as punch, coffee, and cookies, to those attending the service. By providing such support, the Guild relieves families and loved ones of the need to plan and organize service details. Members are called to service as the need arises, and with …
Christmas Eve Gift Bags
Calm down, Buddy, it’s only November! First Church members can help this giant elf catch his breath by getting on over to Realm or PayPal and chipping in for the Christmas Eve Gift Bags. Try to donate by Sun., Nov. 26, to help us plan and purchase. With your help, the Justice & Service Ministry is hoping to assemble 30 bags on …
Abundance Table — Sun., Nov. 19
3rd Sundays @ 11:15 amHall of Entrance All are invited to bring in any garden produce that they have in abundance— fruit, herb clippings, seedlings—to share with others. Everyone is also invited to peruse the table, and to take away anything that appeals to them. The Abundance Table is located in the Hall of Entrance, across from the small kitchen. …
Congregational Meeting – Sun., Dec. 10
— Jeanne Strauss, Moderator Following worship on Sun., Dec. 10, we are holding a special Congregational Meeting in the sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! There are two items on the agenda: Church Council has put forth this motion for the Dec. 10 vote: “We move that Rev. Molly Baskette and Rev. Dr. Kelly Colwell serve as …
Did You Know…?
…that Dorit Dorenz of Netivot Shalom along with other synagogues and organizations invites members of our community to Shabbat Bring Them Home event to support the return of the hostages taken by Hama? This commemoration takes place Fri., Nov. 10 from 12-4:30 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. park, opposite Berkeley High School. There will be tables set up …