Sun., June 29, 2025 We’re celebrating Louise Halsey’s retirement after 17 years on staff at First Church with a full-out party on June 29! Worship will feature fun extras (surprise, don’t tell Louise!) and a festive After Party with cake and delicious treats. Bring a card or stop by the special Love Notes table to write one out for her, …
Rev. Casey Tinnin-Martinez Preaching June 29
Sun., June 29, 2025, 10 amSanctuary Rev. Casey Tinnin-Martinez will preach for us on Sun., June 29. Rev. Casey is a queer pastor and justice advocate whose ministry centers on creating safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and families. For seven years, he served as pastor of United Congregational Church in Loomis, CA, where he founded The Landing Spot, a …
Guest Preacher: Madison Rose McClendon
Sun., June 22, 2025, 10 am worshipSanctuary We welcome Guest Preacher Madison Rose McClendon to the pulpit this Sunday! Madison obtained her M.Div. from the University of Chicago Divinity School in 2012, where she now serves as the Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Communities. She is the Moderator of North Shore Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois, and serves …
June 22 Learning Hour: Sermon Talkback with Madison Rose McClendon
Sun., June 22, 2025, 11:45 amLoper Chapel The Learning Hour on Sun., June 22 will be an opportunity to go deeper in conversation with our Guest Preacher Madison Rose McClendon in a Sermon Talkback. Ask your questions, reflect on the points of connection or difference with your own experience, and deepen your connection to your own story and our wider …
Save the Date: Vision Day & Celebration Breakfast
Sun., Aug. 24, 2025Unity Hall, South Wing On Sun., Aug. 24 we will celebrate our South Wing’s *final final* completion, honor our architects and builders with a blessing in worship, and enjoy a brunch celebration in Unity Hall. Plan to stay after brunch for an interactive and fun exercise in imagining new tenants and ministry partners in our new spaces—a …
Did You Know…?
…that the San Francisco Early Music Society Baroque Workshop, which is happening across the church this week? There’s a free faculty concert on Fri., June 20 in the Sanctuary at 7 pm, a free particpants’ concert on Sat., June 21 in the Sanctuary at 7:30 pm, and our workshop apprentices (emerging professionals) will present selections in worship on Sun., June …
Fourth Annual FCCB DIY Triathlon
Sat., Aug. 23, 9 amAlameda, Encinal Boat Ramp Join us for a fun morning of swimming, biking, and running (or any combination thereof) OR socializing with other First Church friends while cheering on the swimmers, bikers, and runners on Sat., Aug, 23 at 9 am in Alameda at the Encinal Boat Ramp. This is a VERY informal, low-key event, “DIY” …
Thanks to All Who Made the Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk a Success!
First Church Berkeley stepped up to help make the Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk a success! We had 7-8 walkers (about a fifth of the total number) and our donations totaled $1,851. 25% of that amount will go to support the Dorothy Day House and Berkeley Food Pantry. The remaining 75% will go to Church World Service. Thanks to all who …
From FCCB Over 60: “Speaking from the Heart – How to Build Dialogue”
Sat., June 21, 2025, 9:45 am to 12 noon, Pillar Room(*Note that this program was originally scheduled for June 14) Join the FCCB Over 60s group on Sat., June 21 to learn about speaking with the intention to connect. After a brief review of May’s session on Listening to Connect, Jim Coates will offer ways to share our observations, feelings, …