We need LOVE NOTES (at least one!) for each of the bags for the unhoused. Often what unhoused people crave as much as having their physical needs cared for is being acknowledged with dignity and compassion. Can you write some love notes and either drop them off at the church office by Sunday, December 20, or mail them to the …
Love Across Walls
Inside / Outside Prison Bible Study Feb 2021-July 2021 Join members of First Congregational Church of Berkeley and incarcerated people in building relationships across prison walls through scripture study. Participants will have the opportunity to correspond with a currently incarcerated individual as we grapple with the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves in a country that incarcerates more people …
Thank You Rev. Riana!
We are so grateful to have sojourned with Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson these past few months as our Public Theologian in Residence. Her preaching and teaching and general warmth, faith and spirit has been a balm and a blessing to so many of us. Don’t miss Riana’s last sermon with us this Sunday, and come say hi to her and …
We Need Your Electronic Ballot Consent Form
For future congregational votes we will offer electronic ballots via email to those who prefer to vote electronically rather than with paper ballots through the US mail. Electronic ballots will save the Church labor, paper, and postage costs. Members: please take 2 minutes to print and fill out this form and return it today – take a photo of your filled-out form or …
Share Your Hobby at the Mental Health Ministry Forum/Learning Hour
Sunday, January 10, 2021Contact Robin, [email protected] Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and well-being. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Hobbies can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Do you have a hobby you would like to share with our church community? If …
Call for Nominations
The Committee of Involvement is currently seeking to match members with various church leadership positions. Formal elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on the first Sunday in February. Every member is invited to let the committee know of their interest in any position, in particular, interest in serving on any of our six ministries. Terms are typically two …
Cookies & Carols
Sunday, December 20 Middle School Youth, 3:30 pmWinthrop Youth (High School), 2 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88577916366Families, 5 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87084315488?pwd=U0ppUmkxakxjZ1I0aGFKZDZXcFlqQT09 We will host carol sings for all our children, youth and families on Sunday, December 20. Families are invited to a family carol sing at 5 pm. Please join us on time so you don’t miss this quick 20-minute sing-a-long with our own long-time Children’s Music Educator Katie Brookes and …