Author Talk: Authentic Antiracist Dialogue with Dr. Roxy Manning
Sun., March 17, 2024, 10 amSanctuary Clinical psychologist, social justice advocate, and author Dr. Roxy Manning will be with us in worship on Sun., March 17, to discuss her book, “How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy” and its companion text, “The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook.” Dr. Manning will be interviewed …
Still Time to Donate Funds to Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Thank you to all who donated to the Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage Fundraiser. So far we received $957 in your generous donations! For those of you who did not yet donate, great news: there is still time! Please donate any amount to help us reach our $1,400 goal and cover all partial scholarships and make this trip affordable to all …
With Head & Heart: the Spirituality of Learning in the United Church of Christ (UCC)
Sat., Feb. 24, 2024 – 9 am to 1 pmLoper Chapel & Pillar Room The upcoming Spirituality & Learning Day Retreat will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Christina Hutchins and members of the Ministry of Adult Education. Our Congregational stream in the UCC has a long history of linking learning and spirituality. We don’t have a creed members are required …
Did You Know…?
…that the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails (ICJJ) gathered close to 100 postcards during last Sunday’s Service as Worship? These postcards will be sent to the Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors asking to stop deaths in the jail and to fully support the Reimagine Adult Justice Initiative.Please also join us for a dialog about Public Safety this Thurs., Feb. 15, 6:30-8 pm at Montclair …
Did You Know…?
…that $700 is still needed to subsidize our church’s first ever Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage Trip to make it affordable for all? Give via the church database Realm here. Choose “Montgomery” in the fund dropdown list. Thank you!
Ash Wednesday — Three Opportunities to Prepare for Lent
Wed., Feb. 14, 2024Noon & 7 pm There are three opportunities to prepare for Lent this Ash Wednesday. First join us online for a pre-recorded Ash Wednesday service. Make meaning out of this Lent from wherever you are. Video will be available anytime after 12 pm on Wednesday afternoon. Visit: https://www.firstchurchberkeley.org/watch/ Second is Ashes to Go—Rev. Hannah and Rev. Kelly …
150th Anniversary Celebrations
Our church held its first worship service on June 28, 1874, which means we turn 150 in June 2024! We’re planning a number of events to mark this anniversary, starting in June, and we need your input. Hanging on the far side of the Hall of Entrance (near the door to the parking lot) are several large sheets of paper …