Urge Congress to Pass the Budget Reconciliation Bill! The Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill is widely described as the best chance in a generation to enact climate policy that will really make a difference in lowering greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The bill’s Clean Energy Performance Program that rewards electric utilities for adopting renewable energy, its tax …
Sunday, October 24 So many good reasons to come, or come back, to in-person worship this Sunday, Oct. 24! COVID cases in Berkeley are extremely low and folks are following our COVID policy to the letter. Singing in community is a sure path to joy. You can dance your commitment card down the aisle (or discreetly put it in the …
The Committee of Involvement is currently seeking to match members with various church leadership positions. Formal elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on the first Sunday in February. Every member is invited to let the committee know of their interest in serving, whether on the Search Committee for a new Associate Pastor, here, or on any of our …
Sun., Oct. 17, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 The Green Team invites you to the Oct. 17 Learning Hour – Climate Change – Time to Act! Presenters Marta Black and John Baker were both trained by former Vice President Al Gore and his Climate Reality Project, which works internationally to educate and motivate people to take action on …
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the First Church Berkeley community welcomed these new siblings in Christ to our beloved church family. Jennifer H. (she/her) Jennifer grew up in northeast Ohio. She is a scientist developing cultivated meat from animal cells. She likes science, food, and dancing. Jelle Z. (he/him) Jelle is a software engineer who recently moved to the East Bay …
The Homecoming Project was the focus of First Church’s Sept. 26 Learning Hour. The Homecoming Project is a three-year success story supporting people by providing stable housing when they leave prison and return home to their communities and families. Before formerly incarcerated people can find jobs, address health problems, or learn new skills, they first need a safe and stable place …
Sun., Oct. 24, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 The overwhelming irony of the US agricultural system is that farm workers face environmental, political, economic, and structural barriers that prevent them from being able to sustainably feed their families in affordable, healthy, and culturally appropriate ways. In the US, farm workers and dairy workers uphold the agricultural industry while …
What uncertainty we have been living in as a community, as a church and as individuals! And yet we have, as those before us in other unprecedented times, pressed forward in day-to-day life and tasks. After several years of intense transition amongst our church staff, particularly the pastoral staff, I am excited to announce a plan for moving forward. After …