Opportunities to Serve at First Church Berkeley
Are you interested in becoming more involved in service at First Church? The Committee of Involvement (COI) is currently seeking to match members with various church leadership positions. Formal elections take place 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 Church …
Post-Election Spiritual Offerings
Wed., Nov. 6, 12 to 1 pm, on Zoom &Sun., Nov. 10, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel Who knows how we will be feeling the day and week after Election Day? Whatever we are experiencing, we can take it to God in prayer, and use trusted ways to co-regulate! On Wed., Nov. 6 from 12-1 pm, join Rev. Molly over Zoom …
Did You Know…?
…that as a nonprofit it’s legal for the church to take positions on ballot initiatives, just not candidates? Read more about ballot initiatives on the United Church of Christ’s website: https://www.ucc.org/our-faith-our-vote/ballot-initiatives/
Seeking Childcare Supervisor for our Youngest FCCB’ers!
The Family, Children and Youth (FamChY) Ministry is extending our outreach to include a Childcare Supervisor for our infants up to two years of age. We are looking for someone who would be available each Sunday from 9:30-11:30 am and occasionally other events as needed. The job posting is currently on Indeed under Childcare Supervisor in Berkeley. Please consider this …
It’s a Party!
Sun., Nov. 3, 11:30 amPillar Room The Family, Children and Youth (FamChY) Ministry invites you to join us for a Livescan Party! We want to increase the number of interested and available volunteers, primarily for our Children’s Space and childcare opportunities. FamChY is holding a time after church Nov. 3 at 11:30 am in the Pillar Room because when we …
Kaya Oakes to Preach Oct. 27
Sun., Oct. 27, 2024 at 10 amSanctuary We’ll be joined in worship by the salty, brilliant, darkly hilarious Kaya Oakes who will be bringing us themes from her new book, Not So Sorry: Abusers, False Apologies and the Limits of Forgiveness, about the role Christian forgiveness has in a culture of rampant, unrepentant abuse. Kaya is a Catholic laywoman, journalist and author …
Become a Sustaining Giver
It’s our Season for Commitment here at First Church! You should be receiving a letter (read letter here) from our Stewardship, Finance, and Administration ministry inviting you to prayerfully consider how you’ll be able to contribute to the financial needs of our congregation. If you’re already a sustaining giver—thank you! I’d love to invite you to give your sustaining gift …