Help Strengthen our Care for One Another

Postponed due to illnessSun., Feb. 16, 11:45 am In these challenging and frustrating political winds, it’s more important than ever that we strengthen the networks of care within our congregation.  Join Rev. Kelly after the service on Sun., Feb. 16 to launch the Circle of Care, our new lay pastoral care initiative.  We’re hoping to gather at least 20 people who are ready …

Guided Autobiography: A Small Group Spiritual-deepening Opportunity

7 Saturdays, beginning Feb. 22 (through April 5), 2025, 9 to 11 amLoper Chapel First Church members and certified facilitators, Craig Pratt (he, him) and Sara Orem (she, her) are forming a small group in Guided Autobiography (GAB) writing in our community. GAB is a semi-structured, life–enrichment process designed by researchers and helping professionals to deepen self-understanding through the exploration …

Did You Know…?

…that there’s a “Become an Immigrant Rights Ambassador” workshop at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley on Sat., Feb. 8, from 11 am to 1 pm? Registration for this event is now full, but you can add your name to the wait list or be advised of future events by emailing [email protected]. This event is sponsored by the newly formed …

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Get Ready – Cookies Are on the Way!

— Rev. Hannah Turner During our 150th Annual Meeting coming up Sun., Feb. 2, 2025, you can expect the Youth Group will be hard at work preparing and baking delicious cookies for you to enjoy as a fundraiser for Work Camp. Bring your dolla dolla bills and a hungry belly to enjoy warm, freshly baked cookies immediately after Annual Meeting.

Forum with Candidates for New District Attorney

Sat., Jan. 25, 2025, 11 am to 1 pmLakeshore Avenue Baptist Church (3534 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland) or online via Zoom Come join us at the DA Candidate Forum this Sat., Jan. 25 to hear from all the candidates running for Alameda County District Attorney! This hybrid event is hosted by the Justice Reinvestment Coalition & The Care First Community Coalition. The forum will provide an opportunity for the …

Vote to Update Church Bylaws

In December of 2023, when our congregation voted to have Co-Senior Ministers, we noted that the Church Bylaws would be updated to reflect this new option. An ad hoc Bylaws Committee was formed last summer, consisting of Julie Greer, Rod MacKenzie, Janet McDonald, Laura Monroe, and Jeanne Strauss. The committee worked to accommodate our leadership change and to edit other …

Congregational Meeting to Vote on 2025 Budget

Sun., Jan. 26, 2025, after worship in the Sanctuary There will be a Congregational Meeting to vote on the 2025 budget on Sun., Jan. 26 after worship in the Sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.