Sun., Oct. 13, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Join us for an important conversation about CA Prop 36 with Willem VandeKamp,First Church liaison to the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails (ICJJ). Prop 36is on the ballot for the November elections with the purpose to undo Prop 47,which California voters approved in 2014. Prop 47 reclassified certainoffenses concerning theft and …
Roots, Removal and Resistance: Japanese Americans in Berkeley – New Berkeley Historical Society Exhibit
Opening, Sun., Oct. 13, 2024, 3 to 5 pmVeterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St., Berkeley— Kate Lucchese After many months of work, richly rewarded, the Berkeley Historical Society exhibit, “Roots, Removal, and Resistance: Japanese Americans in Berkeley,” is currently being mounted over at the Berkeley History Center, located on the ground floor of the Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center Street, …
Donate Hygiene Supplies to Refugees in Need
Sundays, Oct. 20 & 27, 10 am to noonHall of Entrance Want to support refugee families and LGBTQ+ individuals resettling in the East Bay this fall? Simple things like hygiene supplies make a big difference to aid a newcomer in their adjustment to life here. FCCB churchgoer Katia Kiefaber will be hosting a hygiene collection drive on Sundays, Oct. 20 …
Sept. 29 Learning Hour: Open, Affirming, and Moving Forward
Sun., Sept. 29, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Join Becky Wright and Mack Griffith to learn more about how First Church Berkeley became an Open and Affirming Congregation from church member and head of the Open and Affirming Task Force, Becky Wright. Not only will we learn and discuss our history, but there will also be a time of round table …
Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering – Sun., Sept. 29, 2024
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States. This year’s focus is on Mental Health Justice, which aligns with the General Synod resolution passed in 2015 to make our denomination WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged) for mental health. “A just world for all is a world where …
Lunch to Explore Congregational Care
Thurs., Oct. 3, 12 noonHall of Entrance Rev. Kelly is working on strengthening and organizing our lay pastoral care and visiting folks this season, and you’re invited to help! Join others for a lunch on Thurs., Oct. 3 at noon to talk about BeFrienders, First Friends, Over 60s activities, personal visiting, Love Notes, Meal Trains, and all the other ways …
Berkeley Measure GG – a Tax on Natural Gas Usage
— Nick Kukulan, Chair of the Stewardship, Finance, and Administration Ministry The FCCB Council voted on Tues., Sept. 17, 2024 to oppose Measure GG and to join with other nonprofit organizations, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, and a number of Berkeley City Council members to oppose the measure. Measure GG would assess a tax on natural gas consumption of all owners …