What’s in a Name?
Now is the time to name our new community building! Please visit this Google Poll and vote for your top four choices! Voting closes on May 27, 2025. We will hold an in-person final vote based on the top four choices on Sun., June 1 as part of the congregational long-range visioning session planned for after church that day.
From FCCB Over 60: “Listening to Connect – How to Hear with Your Heart”
Sat., May 17, 2025, 9:45 am to 12 noonPillar Room On Sat., May 17, FCCB Over 60 will present a program entitled, “Listening to Connect – How to Hear with Your Heart.” Led by Jim Coates, and introducing the tools and consciousness of Nonviolent Communication, the program will explore listening with the intention to connect and on learning how to listen to hear what is …
Resonance Season Finale – Dietrich Buxtehude’s “Membra Jesu nostri”
Sat., May 31, 2025, 7:30 to 9 pmSanctuary Our season finale features what promises to be an unforgettable performance of Dietrich Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu nostri, a remarkable meditation on the body of the crucified Christ. A work of deep profundity, this collection of seven cantatas employs relatively limited vocal and instrumental forces—for the most part, five voice parts, two violins and …
Did You Know…?
…that beloved staff member Louise Halsey is retiring at the end of June? As we anticipate her retirement, we’re also recruiting the next member of our close-knit staff team! You can view the job posting here and pass it along to anyone you think might be interested. This might be a great job for somebody with a passion project (it’s …
Celebrating Rev. Hannah & Bailey’s Baby on the Way!
On Sun., May 25 after the service, we’ll be celebrating a special After Party mini-baby shower for Rev. Hannah and Bailey who are about to embark on the new adventure of welcoming their new baby girl in June! We’ll have some special snacks and an opportunity to congratulate Hannah and Bailey and send them off to their parental leave with …
Did You Know…?
…that the First Church Staff could use some extra moving boxes for their move to the new offices next week? If you have a few to spare, please bring them to church this Sun, May 4.
Flowers Needed for First Church Prom!
Is your garden bursting with spring flowers? Would you like to share some of them with First Church as table settings for the Saturday, May 3, First Church Prom? If so, please bring flowers to the new Community Building Sat. morning between 10 am and 12:30 pm. Or if you can’t deliver them, please email Barbara Grady and she’ll come …
Sign Up for the Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk!
Sun., May 18, 2025, 1:30 pmSt. Mary Magdalen, 2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 The Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk will take place on Sun., May 18 at 1:30 pm. The CROP Walk is a great way to help end hunger and support immigrants. The 25% local portion will go to support the Dorothy Day House and the Berkeley Food Pantry. …