3rd Sundays @ 11:15 amHall of Entrance All are invited to bring in any garden produce that they have in abundance— fruit, herb clippings, seedlings—to share with others. Everyone is also invited to peruse the table, and to take away anything that appeals to them. The Abundance Table is located in the Hall of Entrance, across from the small kitchen. …
Congregational Meeting – Sun., Dec. 10
— Jeanne Strauss, Moderator Following worship on Sun., Dec. 10, we are holding a special Congregational Meeting in the sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! There are two items on the agenda: Church Council has put forth this motion for the Dec. 10 vote: “We move that Rev. Molly Baskette and Rev. Dr. Kelly Colwell serve as …
Did You Know…?
…that Dorit Dorenz of Netivot Shalom along with other synagogues and organizations invites members of our community to Shabbat Bring Them Home event to support the return of the hostages taken by Hama? This commemoration takes place Fri., Nov. 10 from 12-4:30 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. park, opposite Berkeley High School. There will be tables set up …
Let the Mens’ Pants & Shoes Roll In!
November is Homeless Awareness Month and we, at First Church, are turning a spotlight on the Trinity Center of Walnut Creek. Trinity offers vulnerable adults and transition-age youth a variety of services that leads to more stability and health. Clothing is one of the practical services offered. They offer washers and dryers for clothes. Also, a closet with donated essentials. …
Berkeley Half Marathon on Sun., Nov. 19, 2023
The Berkeley Half Marathon is taking place Sun., Nov. 19 with some road closures starting as early as 7:30 am. This may affect your route to church. To view a route map & timing of road closures, go to https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/race-weekend/street-closures-and-detours/
Did You Know…?
…that Angela Arnold is part of the chorus for the San Francisco Opera production of Omar (and has a small solo at the beginning of Act 2)? Contact Matt Reed (contact info in Realm) for a 30% off discount code for five of the six performances in November. Can’t get to SF? Watch the livestream November 11. Click here for …
Welcome our New Members: Oct. 15, 2023
Frances T (she, her) I grew up mostly in Pullman, Washington, where I was involved in the local Community Congregational United Church of Christ. I moved to west Berkeley just over a year ago for a job at an environmental non-profit. Bailey T (she, her) We came to first church last year and it has felt like home ever since. …