During this time of worshipping and gathering virtually, we are longing to stay connected. We invite you to share how you are experiencing God and the prayers on your heart over social media using one of these fun hashtags: #GodSightings , #spirituallyconnectingwhilephysicallydistancing and/ or, inspired by our Lent theme: #drawingnearwhilemakingspace (We couldn’t pick just one! May the best hashtag win?) You might include a photo or video. As with …
self-isolating or quarantining experiencing a downturn in mental health as a result of the pandemic experiencing flulike symptoms have a confirmed case of coronavirus hospitalized for any reason …so we can pray for you, check in with you, and potentially send a helpmeet to your aid, observing healthy protocols. You can email Louise Halsey, Congregational Care Program Manager at [email protected] …
Previously scheduled for Friday, March 27 Derek Tam’s harpsichord performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” has been cancelled due to recent events.
Two years ago we had a few rounds of neighborhood potlucks. Those designated “neighborhood captains” back then are stepping back into their roles to make sure we know the answer to the question “Who are the Firsties in your neighborhood?” Soon, most of you can expect a weekly email from your neighborhood captain. This group email will be a chance …
Starting Monday and continuing every weekday at 4pm during this time of social distancing, we will post a short video on the website and on our social media of a spiritual practice, a mini-concert or singalong, a minute for meditation, empathy exercise, or exercise in mindful self-compassion. These will be led by our pastors, staff and all of you! If …
We now have a Zoom account! This easy videoconferencing tool will allow us to meet virtually while observing healthy distancing protocols during the pandemic. If you are a church member who would like to host a meeting or social gathering online, email Ben McKnight at [email protected] to schedule your time and receive further instructions.
Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 pm, Online As Barbara Brown Taylor writes so beautifully in our all-church read “An Altar in the World”, “What is saving my life now is the conviction that there is no spiritual treasure to be found apart from the bodily experiences of human life on earth. My life depends on engaging the most ordinary physical activities …
Following the City of Berkeley recommendations, we are limiting mass gatherings and large community events until we see the direction of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to slow transmission of the virus. Global precedent suggests that we are at a critical time for containment, to slow or “flatten” the curve of community spread and hopefully avoid a healthcare system overload. The way …
So many sweet kids during the Blue Fire meeting in our sweet pop-up Sunday school classroom.