Sat., June 29, 2024, 9 am to 1 pmLoper Chapel On Sat., June 29, from 9 am to 1 pm in Loper Chapel, the Adult Education Ministry and FCCB Over 60 are sponsoring a program entitled, “Living Fully By Preparing for Death: A Workshop to Contemplate Impermanence,” which will be an opportunity to consider one of life’s deepest questions: What …
June 16 Learning Hour: Transgender Biblical Studies – Another Step of Academic Activism
Sun., June 16, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Like many marginalized people of faith, trans Christians have learned to find themselves in texts used to exclude them. We do this both for our own faith practice and to move biblical interpretation along toward justice. In this week’s Learning Hour, Mack Griffith, will follow up his sermon with a conversation about how …
June 23 Learning Hour: Creative Memorial Service Planning
Sun., June 23, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel In conjunction with Zen Hospice’s half-day workshop on Sat., June 29, Rev. Molly will offer a Learning Hour/Workshop on Sun., June 23 inviting participants to do a bit of life review and take some notes for their someday memorial service. Planning our own memorial service is a way to face the fact of …
From FCCB Over 60: The Last Chapter – What Does Life & the Sacred Look Like Now?
Saturdays, June 15, July 20, & Aug. 17, 2024, 10 am to noonPillar Room We still have time. Not all the time in the world. But still time. Having lived more than six decades, perhaps we should now take time to ponder the changing nature of our spiritual journeys, to explore our evolving views of the sacred, and to reflect on …
Taizé Prayer Service
Sun., June 23, 2024, 6 pmSanctuary The Taizé prayer service is a meditative form of worship. It is a candlelight service, with simple chants, prayerful silence, and short scripture. We are reviving monthly Taizé services at First Church Berkeley on 4th Sundays. We hope you will join us for our first service, Sun., June 23, at 6 pm. We will …
Berkeley Festival & Exhibition 2024
– Derek Tam, Director of Music, First Church Berkeley Many of you know that our church holds an important place in the East Bay’s classical music scene. One of the signature events that happens on our campus is the biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition, which The New York Times has called “a remarkable institution on the American musical scene.” Since 2020, …
Trinity Members Need Shoes!
The need for men’s shoes is a constant at the Trinity Center Walnut Creek, which serves those who are without homes or at high risk for homelessness. Because Trinity is located just a couple of blocks from the BART station the services, showers, meals, housing resources, job readiness and clothes/shoes are an area resource. The majority of members seeking shoes …
Summer Gatherings 2024
We’re excited to offer these opportunities to gather together this summer. Sing-along with the Old Folkies, hosted by Alice Clark & Charles Taylor, Kathy & Bob Helliesen, Bruce Stangeland, & Stan BoghosianThurs., Aug, 15, 5:30 pm, Alice Clark & Charles Taylor‘s home in El CerritoJoin us to sing old favorites (words provided) and enjoy pizza (provided). Please bring salads, desserts, …