Nichola Torbett, of First Congregational Church of Oakland, urges members of First Church to participate in a protest march on Sat., Nov. 23 to protest against housing speculators who keep homeless people from becoming housed. These speculators are buying up properties and then either sitting on them as tax write-offs, flipping them, or raising rents. There are currently four units …
Post-Thanksgiving Leftovers & Games
Enjoy a post- Thanksgiving time to celebrate community, play games, and eat on Fri., Nov. 29, 3-6 pm! Bring your Thanksgiving leftovers and/or a favorite game to play, or just bring yourself. Hosted by the young adult community at Rowan Peterson’s house. Open to all ages!
Help Needed for Helping Hands Concert
Our opportunity to give back to the community is fast approaching! The Helping Hands Concert to benefit the disaster victims of our recent fires is Sat., Nov. 30, 6–8 pm and we could use some assistance. We need cookies for a light reception after the concert, a couple of people to manage the reception, and ushers to collect the goodwill …
Weekly Calendar: Nov. 24-Dec.7
Sunday November 24 SONGS OF THE SOUL REHEARSAL 8 am, Room 4, EBSB MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY 8:45 am, Room 5, EBSB AFFORDABLE HOUSING GROUP 9 am, Room 7, EBSB WORSHIP 10 am, Sanctuary AFTER PARTY 11:15 am, Terrace GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSAL 11:45 am, Sanctuary YES & WINTHROP YOUTH GROUPS 11:45 am, Tower Room Wednesday 27 BIBLE STUDY 7 pm, Pillar Room Thursday 28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Church office is closed …
Weekly Calendar
Sunday November 10 COMPANIONSHIP TEAM 8:30 am, Room 5, EBSB AFFORDABLE HOUSING GROUP 9 am, Room 7, EBSB WORSHIP 10 am, Sanctuary AFTER PARTY 11:15 am, Terrace SECOND SUNDAY SANDWICHES 11:15 am, Cloister COMMITTEE OF INVOLVEMENT MEETING 11:45 am, Room 5, EBSB LEARNING HOUR: SERMON SERIES ON MENTAL HEALTH “THE RESURRECTED MIND” 11:45 am, Loper Chapel GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSAL 11:45 am, Sanctuary PARENT CIRCLE 11:45 am, Pillar Room YES …
YES & Winthrop News
[email protected] YES & Winthrop Sun., Nov. 10, 11:45 am, Rev. Molly will give a lesson on serving communion, Tower Room
Young Adult News
[email protected] Thurs., Nov. 14, 10–11 am, Rev. Kit’s Office Hours, 1951 Coffee Company, 2410 Channing Way, Berkeley Fri., Nov. 15, 6 pm, Will & Advanced Directive Planning, Durant House Thurs., Nov. 21, 10–11:30 am, Rev. Kit’s Office Hours, Highwire Coffee, 2049 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley Thurs., Nov. 21, 6–7:30 pm, Racists Anonymous, Durant House Sat., Nov. 23, 2:30–4 pm, Young …
Save the Dates
Advent Retreat Sat., Dec. 7, 9:30 am–3:30 pm First ChurchThe theme will be “What Are You Waiting For?” Advent Craft Workshop Sun., Dec. 8, 11:45 am, Pillar RoomBring your friends & relatives!
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join us in observing the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wed., Nov. 20 at 6 pm, with a vigil and reading of the names of our transgender siblings who have been killed in the past year. This is a service for people of all genders and identities. There will be candles, singing, prayer, communion, poetry, and silence. The event will …