We’re looking forward to the usual Service as Worship Sunday activities, like Love Notes and 2nd Sunday Sandwiches. But we’re counting on you for more ideas. Is there a local charity or other community group who could use a few person-hours of labor? Maybe a languishing painting project or a sorting task? Materials could be brought to First Church, or …
Guided Autobiography Sessions Offered this Spring
Last December, 10 First Church members and one guest concluded a multi-week program that involved learning and applying Guided Autobiography (GAB) techniques. Craig Pratt, a certified GAB instructor, facilitated sessions of self-discovery, life story-telling and purposeful review of the branching points in the lives of the individuals who participated; all within a confidential and respectful setting. The combination of self-learning and …
Donation Drive
Sundays, Jan. 7 & 14 We are excited to announce a donation drive the next two Sundays to collect children’s books and select furnishing items. What: New or moderately used children’s books for all ages, plus select furnishing donations (see poster for details). Where: Place books and smaller items in the boxes in the hall of entrance. For larger items, please donate through this website. For …
FCCB Over 60 Activity Survey
All church members and friends who are 60+ are invited to fill out a survey to find out which activities folks would most like to see offered. To fill out the survey, click here to be connected to a Google Form: On Sun., Jan. 7, we will also have paper forms that you can fill out at church. Look for …
Help Un-Decorate on Sunday
Sun., Jan. 7, after worship After worship this Sunday, Jan. 7, please stay to help us take down the Christmas decorations. We’ll take down the trees, put away the lights, and clear the Sanctuary out for the new season. Many hands make very light work, so if you’ve got a few minutes, please help us collect and tuck away those …
Did You Know…?
…that Rev. Kelly shared on Christmas Eve that she and her spouse Sheryl are expecting their first child in May? Rev. Kelly joked on Christmas Eve that she was carrying a contender for next year’s Baby Jesus, although of course, there’s still time for other applicants for the role to be born! …that any time you have a pastoral emergency …
Progressive Theology Discussion Group
Sponsored by the Ministry of Adult Education, this group meets nearly every Sunday (outside of holidays) at 9 am in Loper Chapel (doors off the courtyard on Dana St.) to watch a short video engaging progressive theology, then spend time in small group discussion about the material. Join us any or every week to build your theological vocabulary, gain greater …
Discover First Church
Class: Sun., Jan. 21, 11:45 amSpiritual-Story Sharing & Crepe Making: Sat., Jan. 27, 4 pmJoining: Sun., Jan. 28 during 10 am worship Please join us for our upcoming Discover First Church Class and Lunch on Sun., Jan. 21, 2024 at 11:45 am in the Pillar Room. Join us whether you are seriously interested in membership or just want to find out more …
Alameda County Count of Homeless People Needs Volunteers
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024, 5 to 10 am Every two years all counties that receive federal funding for the prevention of homelessness must provide the results of a physical count of all sheltered and unsheltered homeless people to Washington, DC. This year Alameda County’s Point-in-Time (PIT) Count will take place Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024. Many people from our congregation have participated …
Write Letter of Support for EBALDC
First Church is excited to team up with East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) to build affordable housing in our church parking lot. We value their “Healthy Neighborhoods” approach to community development, having developed over 35 similar apartment buildings throughout the East Bay since 1975. EBALDC is seeking letters of support to help secure funding from the City of …