Carol Sing – Sun., Dec. 22
Sun., Dec. 22, 2024 , 9:40 amSanctuary Join us in the Sanctuary at 9:40 am (before the 10 am worship service) on Dec. 22 to sing some of your favorite Christmas carols, accompanied by Elizabeth Forsyth on the organ.
Ancora Sings in Worship this Sunday
Sun., Dec. 15, 2024 , 10 am Don’t miss Ancora—the treble ensemble of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir—singing for us this Sunday during our 10 am worship service!
Did You Know…?
…that First Church’s Director of Music Derek Tam will be guest conducting the California Bach Society‘s concert “GAUDETE: A Christmas Dialogue Across Centuries” in our Sanctuary on Sun., Dec. 15 at 4 pm? Advance ticket prices through Thurs., Dec. 12 are: General – $35, Senior – $30, Under 30 – $10 Find out more and purchase tickets here. …that you’re …
“Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” – Film Screening at First Church Berkeley
Sun., Dec. 8, 2024, 11:30 amLoper Chapel Join us Sun., Dec. 8 for a screening of the film Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy. This film depicts how Christian Nationalist leaders have spread fear and anger for decades, distorting political issues into Biblical battles between good and evil. Discover the origins of this organized move for power and the …
Dedicate a Memorial Star in Honor of a Loved One
Dedication deadline: on or before Thurs., Dec. 19, 5 pm If you’d like to honor and remember your beloveds this Christmas season in a tangible way, we’re trying something new. We invite you to “sponsor” a star or two on our Christmas service backdrop (see photo). Our youth will write the names of your loved one on a star. All …
Advent Craft Workshop
Sun., Dec. 15, 11:15 amPillar Room The Families, Youth & Children (FamChY) Ministry is hosting an Advent Craft Workshop! Add some sparkle to your Christmas and get into the spirit of the season by creating and decorating ornaments, enjoying festive treats, and making new friends. We hope to see you there.
Blue Christmas Service
Thurs., Dec. 19, 6:30 pm on the Chancel in the Sanctuary You are invited to a Blue Christmas service, which gives us room to acknowledge grief, overwhelm, loneliness, and other feelings that don’t ordinarily fit into the season of cheer. It will include prayers (silent, written, spoken), Scripture, music, and healing rituals. Also, a link to a do-it-yourself (DIY) version …
Cookies for Cal Students!
Sun., Dec. 15, 10 am – bring cookies to church Help us offer our Cal student neighbors some love during their finals week by bringing cookies to church, Sun., Dec. 15. Please provide a *list of ingredients* and especially mark any gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free cookies for those with allergies or preferences. Drop off your cookies in the Hall of Entrance …