Take Action Now to Repeal CA Utility Tax Provision – A Message from the Green Team
In an effort to strengthen California’s green energy goals with justice and equity, please help us repeal the California Utility Tax that is being decided on this week! See below for a sample script. Statement to make to Senator Nancy Skinner and to Assembly Member Buffy Wicks or their staff: Please vote to repeal the utility provision of AB 205 …
Annual Meeting, Parts 1 & 2
Sundays, Jan. 28 & Feb. 4, after worshipAll are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on two sequential Sundays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. We’ll vote on the proposed budget for 2024 after worship this Sun., Jan. 28. Next Sun., Feb. 4, we’ll review the past year in the life of our church and vote …
FCCB African-American Listening Circle
Dear FCCB Family, I am reaching out to share an invitation from the current FCCB African-American Listening Circle members to join in and be a part of a healing circle that is specific to the African-American experience. During our time, we offer listening presence as a peer to peer support and spiritual practice. Please consider joining this community for a …
Montgomery & Selma Pilgrimage Scholarships Fundraiser
Sat., Feb. 3, 3:30 to 5:30 pmHome of Craig & Pat Pratt The Montgomery Alabama Pilgrimage Team is planning a fundraiser on Sat., Feb. 3 at the home of Craig & Pat Pratt in the Oakland Hills. In addition to heartful donors, we need hardy souls who have the courage to eat personal pizzas they will assemble in the Pratt’s …
Spring Silent Retreat
Fri., March 15 to Sun., March 17San Damiano Retreat House, Danville, CA If you missed the fall FCCB silent retreat (or you participated and left wanting more!), Ann Naffziger will be leading another one this spring. Although not an FCCB event, it will follow almost exactly the routine from the fall silent retreat, this time at San Damiano Retreat House …
Did You Know…?
…that two volunteers are needed to offer coffee & hospitality at First Church Berkeley for the volunteers who are helping with the Point-in-Time homeless count on Thurs. morning, Jan. 25? If you’re available, please email Moe Wright at [email protected] or call him at 510/719-4685.
Painters Needed – Tiny Village Spirit
175 23rd St., RichmondSaturdays, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 9:30 am to 4 pm Rally and Art ActionMon., Feb. 19, 12 noon to 2 pmCalifornia State Capitol West Side10th St., between N & L St., Sacramento Come out and paint with Tiny Village Spirit in Richmond! Starting this Sat., Jan. 20, and for the following four Saturdays (Jan. …
Annual Meeting, Parts 1 & 2
Sundays, Jan. 28 & Feb. 4, after worshipChurch Budget Info SessionSun., Jan. 21, after worship All are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on two sequential Sundays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. We’ll vote on the proposed budget for 2024 after worship on Jan. 28. On Feb. 4, we’ll review the past year in the …