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 for one of the in-person gatherings at homes in Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Alameda, join Derek & the …

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 …

Did You Know…?

…that are invited to join the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) in collaboration with other Interfaith leaders and congregations in an Interfaith Pilgrimage for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Sat., March 23, from 7 am to 7 pm, starting at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley and concluding in Alameda? Click here for more details.

San Francisco Girls Chorus to Perform

The San Francisco Girls Chorus, Level IV, directed by Monica Baruch, will be performing during our 10 am worship service Sun., March 17! Please join us.

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Commemorate a Loved One – Donate an Easter Lily

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 …

Did You Know…?

…that you can join Faith in Action Bay Area this Thurs., March 7, from 6 to 7 pm at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 3215 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco to raise our collective voices and hold City government accountable to making Sanctuary a reality? At least two City Supervisors and representatives from the Department of Homelessness plan to attend. Find …

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:

Second Sunday Sandwiches

This Sun., March 10, 9 amCloister Our helpful Second Sunday Sandwiches ministry is this coming Sunday.  We rely on donations for supplies and helping hands to finish the work. This Sunday we need 200 slices of bread, 50 pieces of packable fruit and 4 32 oz. jars of jam! Please enter your information in the Google document [Click here to donate supplies …