Ecclesiastical Council for Marvin K. White
Sat., Jan. 27, 2024, 8:45 am to 12:15 pmCity of Refuge UCC, 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland Ministers and delegates from the Bay Association of the NCNC UCC are invited to this important gathering to determine whether or not Member in Discernment Marvin K. White, First Church Berkeley’s former Public Theologian in Residence in 2017-2018, is approved for ordination pending call. …
Help Needed!
Our beloved Amare is traveling for about 6 weeks to Ethiopia for his daughter’s wedding, and we are so thrilled for him and his family! In the meantime, we need a little extra help on Sunday mornings with set up and tear down before and after service. We need up to three volunteers each of the following Sundays, from around …
Spirituality & Learning Day Retreat
Sat., Feb. 24, 2024 – 9 am to 1 pmLoper Chapel & Pillar Room Save the date for the rescheduled Spirituality & Learning Day Retreat, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Christina Hutchins and members of the Ministry of Adult Education. Reflect on our heritage as a denomination and a church committed to ongoing learning and growth, using our intellect as part …
Donation Drive Continues
This Sunday, Jan. 14 We are continuing our donation drive this Sunday to collect children’s books and select furnishing items. What: New or moderately used children’s books for all ages, plus select furnishing donations (see poster for details). Where: Place books and smaller items in the boxes in the Hall of Entrance. For larger items, please donate through this website. For Whom: All donations are going …
Rev. Deborah Lee to Preach
Sun., Jan. 14, 10 am, Sanctuary This Sunday Rev. Deborah Lee, Executive Director of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI), will be at First Church Berkeley offering a reflection this MLK weekend on Dr. King’s speech “A Time to Break Silence” and the work of IM4HI. Recently returned from a Pilgrimage to Heal our Communities, which journeyed to all …
Second Sunday Sandwiches
This Sun., Jan. 14, 9 amCloister Join us for Second Sunday Sandwiches and help us make 50 bag lunches for our unhoused neighbors. Click here to donate supplies or funds. Thank you!
Christmas Eve Gift Bags for Our Unhoused Neighbors – Thank You!
Thank you, First Church! The Ministry of Justice and Service (J&S) is grateful for your generosity in supporting this project to bring some joy to our unhoused neighbors. Because of your generous spirit of giving the $2,400 cost of the 30 bags was completely covered; this includes: gift cards, $10 bills, fruit, and all the items purchased on Amazon with …