Sundays, Jan. 7 & 14 We are excited to announce a donation drive the next two Sundays to collect children’s books and select furnishing items. What: New or moderately used children’s books for all ages, plus select furnishing donations (see poster for details). Where: Place books and smaller items in the boxes in the hall of entrance. For larger items, please donate through this website. For …
All church members and friends who are 60+ are invited to fill out a survey to find out which activities folks would most like to see offered. To fill out the survey, click here to be connected to a Google Form: On Sun., Jan. 7, we will also have paper forms that you can fill out at church. Look for …
Sun., Jan. 7, after worship After worship this Sunday, Jan. 7, please stay to help us take down the Christmas decorations. We’ll take down the trees, put away the lights, and clear the Sanctuary out for the new season. Many hands make very light work, so if you’ve got a few minutes, please help us collect and tuck away those …
…that Rev. Kelly shared on Christmas Eve that she and her spouse Sheryl are expecting their first child in May? Rev. Kelly joked on Christmas Eve that she was carrying a contender for next year’s Baby Jesus, although of course, there’s still time for other applicants for the role to be born! …that any time you have a pastoral emergency …
Class: Sun., Jan. 21, 11:45 amSpiritual-Story Sharing & Crepe Making: Sat., Jan. 27, 4 pmJoining: Sun., Jan. 28 during 10 am worship Please join us for our upcoming Discover First Church Class and Lunch on Sun., Jan. 21, 2024 at 11:45 am in the Pillar Room. Join us whether you are seriously interested in membership or just want to find out more …
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024, 5 to 10 am Every two years all counties that receive federal funding for the prevention of homelessness must provide the results of a physical count of all sheltered and unsheltered homeless people to Washington, DC. This year Alameda County’s Point-in-Time (PIT) Count will take place Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024. Many people from our congregation have participated …
First Church is excited to team up with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) to build affordable housing in our church parking lot. We value their “Healthy Neighborhoods” approach to community development, having developed over 35 similar apartment buildings throughout the East Bay since 1975. EBALDC is seeking letters of support to help secure funding from the City of …
Every 3rd Wed. of the month, 7 to 8:30 pmSanctuary CircleSinging creates an inspired resonance drawing us together in community. It connects us in that place where our hearts join in collective harmony, beauty, and possibility. Every 3rd Wednesday, we gather in the Sanctuary to celebrate our voices and SING! This art form, inspired by Bobby McFerrin, is created from improvised sounds layered …