Many of you have already made a pledge to the Build. Gather. Grow. Capital Campaign to finish the new building. Thank you! In the weeks to come, someone will be in touch with you to discuss how and when you plan to give your gift. The campaign cycle is three years—some people may choose to pay their pledge all at …

This is the third year that Juneteenth enjoys status as a federal holiday, a day celebrating the end of chattel slavery throughout the United States, and particularly remembering the liberation of African-Americans in Texas, the last state to come into compliance with the Emancipation Proclamation. The City of Berkeley has a robust Juneteenth celebration that kicks off with an interfaith …

This year marks our third annual Queer Pulpit Takeover for Pride Month! In addition to our own in-house queer preachers, we’re inviting in two wonderful UCC preachers to help us explore what Real Queer Love has to teach us about God’s love and our own love. Come with an open heart, ready to grow and learn. June 4 – Rev. …

Wanting to sing more in church? Join the drop-in summer choir on June 25, July 16, and August 6. Come at 9 am in your Sunday best to prepare the anthem for that morning’s 10 am service. Contact Derek at [email protected] for more information. All are welcome! Visit our music page for more information about the Sanctuary Choir and our …

Our Build. Gather. Grow. Capital Campaign is coming to fruition with Commitment Sunday on May 14. Let your hopes and vision of what First Church and its new building can be in the world be expressed in your financial commitment. Bring your commitment cards to service on Sunday when we’ll dance up the aisles with our intended contributions and celebrate …

After a three-year hiatus, Sunday, May 21, 2023 will be the first meeting of the Mental Health Spiritual Support Group, 11:30-12:30 in Durant House. It will take place every month on the third Sunday, and the Mental Health Book Cart will come out on Third Sundays as well. This group is a safe and confidential space to give and receive …