Storytime with Carolyn

Now by appointment only. Storytime with Carolyn is now by appointment. Text Carolyn (510-759-5935) on Saturdays to request your child’s time slot and she will connect directly at a time that works for you both.

Zoombombing Tips for Hosts

What Do I Do If my Meeting Is “Zoombombed” (the unwanted intrusion into a video conference by an individual, causing disruption) Make sure there’s a host designated for every meeting (the host can also designate a co-host or alternative host) because the host/co-host/alternative hosts have the ability to: Remove participants by clicking on Participant icon (bottom of screen) to see the list (pop-up window) of those on the video conference. Hover …

Blue Fire Vote Results!

During Worship on Sunday, June 7, 2020 Our Church Clerk Janet McDonald with help from Blue Fire team members will be counting the ballots for the rebuilding plan this Saturday, June 6. The Blue Fire Team together with Moderator Julie Greer and Clerk Janet will deliver the results during worship on Sunday morning. Exciting times!

Prayer Vigil for Black Lives and Activists

Friday, June 5, 2020, 7 am – 7 pmSign Up Here Join people of faith from all over the Bay, and, God willing, all over the world in a 12-hour prayer vigil this Friday, June 5 (tomorrow). Sign up here for one or more 1-hour shift to pray silently, aloud or in song for young black activists and all whose …

First Church in Pandemic Survey!

Engagement Survey Would you be willing to take 5-10 mins to take this engagement survey to help us evaluate how we’re doing as a church during this time, and how we might move forward together? We’re curious about how you’re doing, what you’ve been tuning in for, what you’re longing for, and how you’d estimate your comfort level/risk tolerance for a variety of …

Standing with an Immigrant Family

by Joyce Hedges The refugee accompaniment team is active again and looks forward to the congregation supporting its work of assisting a Honduran family to get settled in the East Bay. The Nueva Esperanza Accompaniment Team is a partnership with the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI), a statewide California organization that connects people of faith to the work of …