Nichola Torbett, of First Congregational Church of Oakland, urges members of First Church to participate in a protest march on Sat., Nov. 23 to protest against housing speculators who keep homeless people from becoming housed. These speculators are buying up properties and then either sitting on them as tax write-offs, flipping them, or raising rents. There are currently four units …

Enjoy a post- Thanksgiving time to celebrate community, play games, and eat on Fri., Nov. 29, 3-6 pm! Bring your Thanksgiving leftovers and/or a favorite game to play, or just bring yourself. Hosted by the young adult community at Rowan Peterson’s house. Open to all ages! 

Our opportunity to give back to the community is fast approaching! The Helping Hands Concert to benefit the disaster victims of our recent fires is Sat., Nov. 30, 6–8 pm and we could use some assistance. We need cookies for a light reception after the concert, a couple of people to manage the reception, and ushers to collect the goodwill …

Sunday November 24  SONGS OF THE SOUL REHEARSAL 8 am, Room 4, EBSB  MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY 8:45 am, Room 5, EBSB  AFFORDABLE HOUSING GROUP 9 am, Room 7, EBSB  WORSHIP 10 am, Sanctuary  AFTER PARTY 11:15 am, Terrace  GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSAL 11:45 am, Sanctuary  YES & WINTHROP YOUTH GROUPS 11:45 am, Tower Room  Wednesday 27  BIBLE STUDY 7 pm, Pillar Room  Thursday 28  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Church office is closed  …

Sunday November 10  COMPANIONSHIP TEAM 8:30 am, Room 5, EBSB  AFFORDABLE HOUSING GROUP 9 am, Room 7, EBSB  WORSHIP 10 am, Sanctuary  AFTER PARTY 11:15 am, Terrace  SECOND SUNDAY SANDWICHES 11:15 am, Cloister  COMMITTEE OF INVOLVEMENT MEETING 11:45 am, Room 5, EBSB  LEARNING HOUR: SERMON SERIES ON MENTAL HEALTH “THE RESURRECTED MIND” 11:45 am, Loper Chapel  GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSAL 11:45 am, Sanctuary  PARENT CIRCLE 11:45 am, Pillar Room  YES …