Sept. 29 Learning Hour: Open, Affirming, and Moving Forward
Sun., Sept. 29, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Join Becky Wright and Mack Griffith to learn more about how First Church Berkeley became an Open and Affirming Congregation from church member and head of the Open and Affirming Task Force, Becky Wright. Not only will we learn and discuss our history, but there will also be a time of round table …
Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering – Sun., Sept. 29, 2024
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States. This year’s focus is on Mental Health Justice, which aligns with the General Synod resolution passed in 2015 to make our denomination WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged) for mental health. “A just world for all is a world where …
Lunch to Explore Congregational Care
Thurs., Oct. 3, 12 noonHall of Entrance Rev. Kelly is working on strengthening and organizing our lay pastoral care and visiting folks this season, and you’re invited to help! Join others for a lunch on Thurs., Oct. 3 at noon to talk about BeFrienders, First Friends, Over 60s activities, personal visiting, Love Notes, Meal Trains, and all the other ways …
Berkeley Measure GG – a Tax on Natural Gas Usage
— Nick Kukulan, Chair of the Stewardship, Finance, and Administration Ministry The FCCB Council voted on Tues., Sept. 17, 2024 to oppose Measure GG and to join with other nonprofit organizations, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, and a number of Berkeley City Council members to oppose the measure. Measure GG would assess a tax on natural gas consumption of all owners …
Progressive Theology Discussion Group | Starting Again!
Sundays at 9 am (beginning Sept. 29, 2024)Loper Chapel The 9 am Progressive Theology sessions are back beginning Sept. 29! This fall we will start a new series on the “Ologies” of Progressive Theology starting with “What is theology and why are we talking about it?” This intro session is a great opportunity for folks wanting to come by but …
What Does the Bible Say About Being Queer
Sat., Oct. 19, 2024, 2 pmHeadlands Brewing, 1280 Gilman St., Berkeley Join Rev. Dr. Kelly and Rev. Hannah in conversations on what the Bible says about being Queer on October 19 at Headlands Brewing.
Fall Festival – Sun., Sept. 22!
Sun., Sept. 22, 2024, 10 am to 2 pmFirst Church Berkeley Our signature kickoff to the church program year is nearly upon us! We’ll have all the old favorites plus some new ones this year. Fall Festival is a great opportunity to shift your rhythms back into regular churchgoing if travels or other energies have drawn you away, as well …