A Farewell from Louise
When Rev. Patricia de Jong invited me to consider working on staff back in 2008, I had no idea how much richer my life would become after I accepted her offer. I was in my late 40s, recently married for the 2nd time, and co-parenting two teenagers with my ex & his partner in Oakland. I was looking for work …
July 6 Learning Hour: Book Talk with Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow
Sun., July 6, 2025 at 11:45 amLoper Chapel The Learning Hour on Sun., July 6 will feature an opportunity to learn more from Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, our guest preacher, about his newly-released book Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith. Ask your questions, reflect on the points of connection or difference with your own experience, and deepen your connection …
Did You Know…?
…that one of our members is performing at Trans Pride this year? Our very own Frankie Maston will be a headlining performer at this year’s San Francisco Trans March at Dolores Park, San Francisco. Frankie will be playing at 4:30 PM, and the march begins at 6 PM for those who would like to participate! …that our newsletter, The Carillon, …
Fall All-Church Retreat Registration is LIVE!
Fri. – Sun., Sept. 12 – 14, 2025Monte Toyon Retreat Center, Aptos, CA We’ll return to Monte Toyon Retreat Center in beautiful Aptos for this year’s Fall All-Church Retreat. We’re asking you to bookmark the whole weekend – Fri. – Sun., Sept. 12 – 14 – on your calendars for this high-joy, deeply spiritual intergenerational bonding experience! This opportunity only comes …
Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow Preaching July 6th
Sun., July 6th, 2025, 10 amSanctuary Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow will be preaching for us next weekend on Sunday, July 6th! He is a 3rd Generation Filipino/Chinese American and an active speaker, writer, and coachsultant on topics of faith, leadership, activism, culture, race, and technology. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he is the author of six books, most …
Summer Gatherings 2025 – A Few Offerings!
Check out some of these offerings for the summer! July Book Group, hosted by Rev. Molly BasketteWed., July 9, 7 pm on Zoom & Sun., July 20, 11:30 am in-person at churchWe’ll read and discuss a short, zesty new primer out by my friend Ron Cole-Turner (whom some of you may know!), called Psychedelics and Christian Faith: Exploring an Unexpected Pathway …
Learn More About Rowan!
Read more about Rowan’s journey to First Church Berkeley and learn more about his life outside of ministry work!