Did You Know…?

…that the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails (ICJJ) gathered close to 100 postcards during last Sunday’s Service as Worship? These postcards will be sent to the Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors asking to stop deaths in the jail and to fully support the Reimagine Adult Justice Initiative.Please also join us for a dialog about Public Safety this Thurs., Feb. 15, 6:30-8 pm at Montclair …

Did You Know…?

…that $700 is still needed to subsidize our church’s first ever Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage Trip to make it affordable for all? Give via the church database Realm here. Choose “Montgomery” in the fund dropdown list. Thank you!

Person's forehead with a black colored cross for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday — Three Opportunities to Prepare for Lent

Wed., Feb. 14, 2024Noon & 7 pm There are three opportunities to prepare for Lent this Ash Wednesday. First join us online for a pre-recorded Ash Wednesday service. Make meaning out of this Lent from wherever you are. Video will be available anytime after 12 pm on Wednesday afternoon. Visit: https://www.firstchurchberkeley.org/watch/ Second is Ashes to Go—Rev. Hannah and Rev. Kelly …

150th Anniversary Celebrations

Our church held its first worship service on June 28, 1874, which means we turn 150 in June 2024! We’re planning a number of events to mark this anniversary, starting in June, and we need your input. Hanging on the far side of the Hall of Entrance (near the door to the parking lot) are several large sheets of paper …

Welcome our New Members: Jan. 28, 2024

Carolina E. G. (she, her) grew up in Medellin-Colombia in South America. Her hobbies are reading, skateboarding, walking, listening to music, and astronomy. She moved to the Berkeley because of a science education project, “another point of view, and a progressive and inclusive church for gay people like me.” Joy X. (she, her) shares ” I’m a software engineer and …

2024 Lenten Devotional

Jesus modeled flexibility: hardship and persecution bent but didn’t break him. Change and challenge strengthened his ministry. Impossible situations yielded to healing and release. Take time during Lent to bend low and be renewed. From the UCC’s StillSpeaking Writers’ Group (Rev. Molly is part of this group!), this year’s devotional provides daily readings, reflections, and prayers for the Lenten season: Ash …

Dimanche Gras–Fat Sunday!

Sun., Feb. 11, 10 am, as part of Service as Worship Sunday Join Rev. Kelly and others in the Pillar Room kitchen to make yummy waffles to celebrate Dimanche Gras! Bring your favorite waffle topping (savory or sweet) to share. There will be Dixieland music, and the Ministry of Families, Children, and Youth is setting up a mask-making craft for all …