Sun., Aug. 13, after worship Do you LOVE the All-Church Retreat that happens every September? Do you not know what it is but you are intrigued? Do you love to plot intergenerational fun, make sacred space and time, have a flair for music, artmaking, silliness, hospitality, accessibility and community? Or do you just want to be part of something bigger …
Sat., Sept. 2, 2023Alameda The second annual FCCB triathlon is coming up! This will be a very low-key, informal, free, triathlon held in Alameda on Sat., Sept. 2 at 9 am. Participate in all three legs (swim, bike, run) or just one or two legs, OR grab a friend or family member to team up with for the different sections. …
As the summer winds down, you can still participate in the following gatherings: Come Play Games, hosted by Rev. Kelly ColwellSaturdays, Aug. 5 & Sept. 2, 4 to 6 pm, Play YardPlenty of games will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorites along with family, friends, and snacks to share! No RSVPs needed – just show up to play!
…that Bill Coffin, First Church community member, was Employee Number One at the original Peet’s Coffee shop at Vine and Walnut streets in Berkeley? Read more here in Berkeleyside.
Do you or someone you know have childcare experience and are you looking for a part-time job with FCCB? The Families, Children & Youth (FamChY) Ministry at First Church Berkeley is looking for a dedicated individual to serve as the Coordinator of First Church’s Prayground. The Coordinator will be responsible for planning and providing opportunities for children attending Sunday Services …
Tues. & Wed., Aug. 15 & 16 We are welcoming our new Cal students with a friendly “rest” area they can enjoy on First Church Berkeley’s front lawn. We want to offer a place where they can relax from the heavy lifting it takes to move into dorms as well as let them know that First Church Berkeley LOVES its …
Do you have any extra bikes, car seats, strollers, or small household furniture items around your house? New Afghan refugees are arriving to the East Bay every day and in need of these often expensive items to help start their new life here. Katia Kiefaber, a new-ish church attender, works at a nonprofit that helps resettle refugees and her organization …
Sat., Aug. 26, 2023, 8:30 am First Church Berkeley’s Ministry of Justice and Service is proud to announce our first Habitat for Humanity workday Sat., Aug. 26. We will be among other churches and volunteers working with a special community housing project in Walnut Creek – Esperanza Place. This project has been carefully crafted to provide affordable housing within a …
Sun., Aug. 13, 10 am After a brief time of praying and singing together, come join the Ministries of Justice and Service, Worship and Spiritual Life, and Stewardship, Finance and Administration (SFA) for an hour of hands-on work. Which of the following projects speaks to your heart? If you can’t be there in person, your service could be in the …