Throughout Lent we have thought about the theme of Unraveling. Early in this Lenten season,Rev. Molly asked us to think about how an unraveling could be positive in our own life and in the world beyond ourselves. How can we “pull apart and repurpose the systems” that are in need of change to make a better existence for all? In …

Here’s a rundown of all the holy goodness we have in store to honor Holy Week! Maundy Thursday Gathering (April 6, various times): We’ll 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 for one of the in-person gatherings here at homes throughout Berkeley, El …

If you’d like to donate a lily in honor of a family member, friend, or other meaningful person in your life, email Louise Halsey ([email protected]) the name of the person(s) you’d like to honor, indicating if the lily is “in thanksgiving for,” “in memory of,” or “in honor of” your beloved. The cost is $30 for each lily. Donations support …

Thurs., April 6 We are going back to our pre-COVID tradition of gathering in homes for a simple soup supper and footwashing service to commemorate Maundy Thursday (April 6). We have 3 homes secured (and another “home” at church with the choir), but we’d love 1-2 more, particularly in Oakland! Let Molly ([email protected]) know if you can open your home …