First Congregational Church of Berkeley, United Church of Christ (that’s us!) will celebrate its 150th anniversary on the last Sunday of June 2024, 150 years to the day after our first worship service was held in the Hotel Durant. We’d love to create some joyful, celebratory and moving events and/or installations as we approach this big birthday. Do you want …
August Laperche (pronouns: they/them) has recently returned to the Bay Area after spending several years in North Texas. August’s spouse, Evan (he/him), grew up in Fort Worth and his family still lives there, which is what brought them to TX in late 2019. They now live in Oakland – near Lake Merritt – with their cat Toothless (named after the …
Fri.- Sun., Sept. 15 – 17St. Dorothy’s Rest Retreat Center, Camp Meeker, CARegistration deadline, Sun., Sept. 10 Join us as we gather together as a *whole* community, babies to eldest elders, to play, hike, do art, learn, sing, dance, eat and worship together! There will be options to stay one night, two nights, or just come for the day to St. …
Sat., Sept. 2, 2023Alameda The second annual FCCB triathlon is coming up! This will be a very low-key, informal, free, triathlon held in Alameda on Sat., Sept. 2 at 9 am. Participate in all three legs (swim, bike, run) or just one or two legs, OR grab a friend or family member to team up with for the different sections. …
Sat., July 29, 2 to 6 pm, Loper Chapel Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. The Mental Health and Disability Ministry Team invites you to an afternoon of wonder and amazement as we watch together the award-winning documentary “Crip Camp – …
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 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. …