On Wed., June 26 at 9 am, you are invited to attend a presentation by the Task Force “Care First, Jails Last” of recommendations to Alameda County Supervisors and Committees, at the County Administration building, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland. The goal of these recommendations is to reduce the number of people with mental illness and substance use disorders in our …
Free American Guild of Organists Concerts at First Church Berkeley
Wed., July 3, 9 amSanctuary San Francisco will be hosting the national convention of the American Guild of Organists beginning Sunday, June 30. Two of the concerts will take place at First Church and feature the “Rising Stars” of the organ world. These concerts will be free and open to the public – please come and tell your friends! Both …
News from the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in Jails
The Interfaith Coalition for Justice in Jails (ICJJ) published its latest newsletter. It has news about the recall of District Attorney Pamela Price, the likely ballot measure to repeal Proposition 47, and the ongoing efforts to stop the deaths and harm at Santa Rita Jail. Proposition 47 made drug possession and minor property theft misdemeanors instead of felonies in 2014. Why would you read the newsletter? …
Living Fully by Preparing for Death: A Workshop to Contemplate Impermanence
Sat., June 29, 2024, 9 am to 1 pmLoper Chapel On Sat., June 29, from 9 am to 1 pm in Loper Chapel, the Adult Education Ministry and FCCB Over 60 are sponsoring a program entitled, “Living Fully By Preparing for Death: A Workshop to Contemplate Impermanence,” which will be an opportunity to consider one of life’s deepest questions: What …
June 16 Learning Hour: Transgender Biblical Studies – Another Step of Academic Activism
Sun., June 16, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Like many marginalized people of faith, trans Christians have learned to find themselves in texts used to exclude them. We do this both for our own faith practice and to move biblical interpretation along toward justice. In this week’s Learning Hour, Mack Griffith, will follow up his sermon with a conversation about how …
June 23 Learning Hour: Creative Memorial Service Planning
Sun., June 23, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel In conjunction with Zen Hospice’s half-day workshop on Sat., June 29, Rev. Molly will offer a Learning Hour/Workshop on Sun., June 23 inviting participants to do a bit of life review and take some notes for their someday memorial service. Planning our own memorial service is a way to face the fact of …
From FCCB Over 60: The Last Chapter – What Does Life & the Sacred Look Like Now?
Saturdays, June 15, July 20, & Aug. 17, 2024, 10 am to noonPillar Room We still have time. Not all the time in the world. But still time. Having lived more than six decades, perhaps we should now take time to ponder the changing nature of our spiritual journeys, to explore our evolving views of the sacred, and to reflect on …
Taizé Prayer Service
Sun., June 23, 2024, 6 pmSanctuary The Taizé prayer service is a meditative form of worship. It is a candlelight service, with simple chants, prayerful silence, and short scripture. We are reviving monthly Taizé services at First Church Berkeley on 4th Sundays. We hope you will join us for our first service, Sun., June 23, at 6 pm. We will …