Thursday, May 7, 2020https://www.facebook.com/UnitedChurchofChrist/ Join the United Church of Christ as we recognize Interfaith Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7 with 24 hours of prayer. Like or follow their Facebook page to participate with ecumenical and interfaith partners and people of all faiths praying for wholeness and well-being during the pandemic. As a church of extravagant welcome, the UCC invites friends to …
Saturday, June 6, 10 amhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83524669734?pwd=ZTdrcUswdHloS1M2cWNTQTlYMENkZz09 Join writing workshop teacher extraordinaire, Maren Tirabassi, on Saturday, June 6, from 10-11:30 am specifically for members and friends of First Church Berkeley UCC and First Congregational Church of Alameda UCC. Maren is a gifted writer and poet, who is just as gifted at releasing the words of others in her fun, moving and affirming …
by Julie Greer Hello church family! I hope this finds everyone well and safe. You may remember that the Blue Fire Committee presented three issues for consideration at our March 8 Congregational Meeting: a general design for a new Community Building to replace Pilgrim Hall, with a plan for affordable housing on the north side of our campus to ensure …
by Moe Wright, Church Treasurer, for the Blue Fire Committee For those who attended the Blue Fire presentation on April 26, you will recall that the committee had three recommendations: Pay the remaining balance on our loan from the Berkeley Pilgrimage Foundation (BPF). Build a Community Building that meets our needs and can be rented out. Sell or long-term lease …
This Saturday, May 9, 12 pm You are invited to join your church staff this Saturday for a walk all together/apart in celebration of Church World Service and all the organizations it supports through fundraisers like the CROP Walk! Join us in taking a walk on Saturday at 12 noon around your neighborhood with your family, pets or roommates. Pray …
Thursday, May 7, 7 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82017105092?pwd=QlpMVjdIZVRDQ01iRXE4VStOa3ViUT09 with Derek Tam, All are welcome to attend This week, we’ll engage with the rich legacy of the spiritual and gospel traditions through listening, watching videos and singing. As a passionate listener and devoted student of these traditions, I’m so grateful to our African-American siblings for their development and stewardship of this spiritually vital tradition, …
First Church Berkeley-UCC is pursuing, as a special ministry of the church, a commitment to combat homelessness throughout the East Bay. Our Affordable Housing Aficionados ministry team has helped lead this effort. We support key partners, including Youth Spirit Artworks, the YEAH! shelter of Covenant House, Dorothy Day House, and others. One of our very special partners is the Berkeley …
