Pastoral Emergency Fund
The news that the shelter order has been made stricter and extended through at least May 1 may be financially devastating for folks in the congregation. If you need a grant from the Pastoral Emergency Fund at this time to meet your expenses, be in touch with Rev. Molly or Rev. Kit. The funds are there for precisely this reason, …
Guest Preacher This Sunday
April 12, 2020, 10 am, Online Friend of FCCB and Director of the Oakland Peace Center Rev. Sandhya Jha will be back in the pulpit (so to speak) this Sunday morning as part of our “Making Space” Lenten Theme. We’ve been reading Sandhya’s book “Transforming Communities: How People Like You are Healing Their Neighborhoods” this Lent, and Sandhya will give …
Blue Fire Update
The Blue Fire Team is on track to present the final option for rebuilding the church campus on Sunday, April 19 after worship. In this time of great uncertainty, it feels good that there are some things the pandemic cannot stop, including getting closure on this long period of discernment since the fire. Look for more details in the next …
Childcare / Tutoring / Homeschooling Relief
Could you use some childcare/tutoring/homeschooling relief? Several grandparent types in our congregation have offered to read to our kids, tutor kids in school work, and accompany them in their activities over half-hour Zoom or FaceTime calls. Please let Louise Halsey ([email protected]) know if you/your child are interested. Carolyn Ash will then pair you with an eager church family member. This can be a one-off, …