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 route map for Nov. 17, 2024

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/

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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 …

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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 …

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Post-Election Spiritual Offerings

Wed., Nov. 6, 12 to 1 pm, on Zoom &Sun., Nov. 10, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel Who knows how we will be feeling the day and week after Election Day? Whatever we are experiencing, we can take it to God in prayer, and use trusted ways to co-regulate! On Wed., Nov. 6 from 12-1 pm, join Rev. Molly over Zoom …