Special Music – Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024, 4:30 pmSanctuary Join us for special music this Holy Saturday beginning at 4:30 pm with music provided by Stan Boghosian, followed at 5 pm with music offered by Lee Heuermann and Danny Bittker, and at 6 pm enjoy rarely heard French Baroque gems from the 18th century, performed by the amazing contralto Sara Couden; Eric …
We Need Eggs!
Easter Sunday. March 31, 10 amFirst Church Berkeley The Families, Children & Youth (FamChY) Ministry is asking folks to bring plastic eggs filled with allergy-friendly treats. Think: erasers, temporary tattoos, stickers, those little squish-y animal things…etc. Bring in the filled eggs anytime before the start of our Easter Sunday 10 am worship service so they can be hidden. Thank you!
2024 Easter Offering: East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
Just a short walk across Durant Avenue brings you to the doors of East Bay Sanctuary Covenant (EBSC), the recipient for this year’s Easter Offering selected by the Justice and Service Ministry. EBSC, founded in 1982, provides legal and social services, community organizing and education to refugees and asylum seekers. Protect. Advocate. Transform. are the words that guide EBSC’s work …
Register Now – Maundy Thursday Gatherings
Thurs., March 28, 2024, 6 to 7 pm, 6 to 8 pmVarious locations & on Zoom You’re invited to gather in-person or on Zoom to share a simple meal and the ritual of foot/hand washing. We’ll sing, pray, and read scripture together. Register in person this Sunday or online for one of the in-person gatherings at homes in Berkeley, El Cerrito, …
Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage Ripples Across First Church
Our church is already experiencing ripples from February’s Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage, beginning with the seed money we fundraised for future trips and educational experiences! Did you know that we raised $2,300 more than needed to cover scholarships and pilgrimage expenses? Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards the pilgrimage fundraiser! Your gifts are living on! The March 3 worship service and learning …
Palm Sunday BYO Props!
Sun., March 24, 10 am Last Palm Sunday, we invited you to bring protest signs for the Palm Parade–and you did such a great job, we’re inviting you to BYO props again! This year, instead of protest signs, we’re asking you to bring:
Author Talk: Authentic Antiracist Dialogue with Dr. Roxy Manning
Sun., March 17, 2024, 10 amSanctuary Clinical psychologist, social justice advocate, and author Dr. Roxy Manning will be with us in worship on Sun., March 17, to discuss her book, “How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy” and its companion text, “The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook.” Dr. Manning will be interviewed …
Lenten Faith-Sharing Group: In-Person
Sundays, Feb. 18 to March 24, 11:30 am First Church Berkeley, Loper Chapel (location may vary) If you’re looking to deepen your prayer and spirituality during the Lenten season, join us as we explore the Sunday lectionary readings and reflect on how they speak to our faith lives today. We’ll meet after getting soup and snacks after the service. The …