Tues., Nov. 12, 6:30 pmFreight & Salvage, Berkeley You’re invited to the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) 2nd Love Over Fear benefit concert at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. View the concert video and beautiful program book here. “Love Over Fear” is IM4HI’s narrative campaign to project values of love, compassion, and connection while building multi-racial solidarity, replacing fear, …
Sex Positive Guest Preacher
Sun., Nov. 17, 10 amSanctuary On Sun., Nov. 17, we’ll be joined by Disciples of Christ Pastor and Author Rev. Beverly Dale who will preach on the themes of her new book, Who Told You That You Were Naked? Meditations on the Sexual Body. Rev. Bev’s pastoral goal is to help people reconnect their spirits with their bodies and to provide a …
Help Needed for All Faiths Luncheon
Thurs., Nov. 21, 11 am to 12:30 pmFirst Church Berkeley We need two to three folks to help set up and serve a luncheon at our church on Thurs., Nov. 21 from 11-12:30 pm. We are the hosts for about 25 clergy and lay folks from varied faith communities throughout Berkeley (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and other groups) who …
Did You Know…?
…that Bruce Stangeland is featured on the cover and in an article entitled “Meet Bruce Stangeland – Always Ready for a Conversation!” in the September 2024 issue of Berkeley Hills Living?
Berkeley Half Marathon on Sun., Nov. 17, 2024
The Berkeley Half Marathon is taking place Sun., Nov. 17 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/
Toy Drive with UC Berkeley’s Down Syndrome Community Outreach Program
Sun., Nov. 10 – Sun., Dec. 1, 2024Hall of Entrance The First Church Young Adult Group is hosting a Toy Drive with the UC Berkeley’s Down Syndrome Community Outreach (DSCO) program. There will be a designated box on Sundays ready to receive your donations of new and unwrapped toys Sun., Nov. 10 to Sun., Dec. 1 in the Hall of …
Hanging of the Greens 2024
Sun., Nov. 24, 12 to 3 pm Sanctuary & Hall of Entrance Get yourself, and your church, in the Christmas Spirit early! Come gather after church Sun., Nov. 24, for the Hanging of the Greens and help to transform the Sanctuary & Hall of Entrance for the Advent & Christmas season. All ages and abilities welcome! We will put up and …
Opportunities to Serve at First Church Berkeley
Are you interested in becoming more involved in service at First Church? The Committee of Involvement (COI) is currently seeking to match members with various church leadership positions. Formal elections take place at the Annual Meeting on the first Sunday in February. Every member is invited to let the committee know of their interest in serving, whether on the Church …