…that our first summer drop-in choir is this Sun., June 25? Come at 9 am in your colorful best to sing Mark Miller’s beautiful anthem “Love Has Broken Down the Wall”. If you’re not a regular choir member and would like to join, contact Derek at [email protected] for more information. …that First Church Community members Frank and Drew Sperling (father & son) have …
Looking to Usher in a New Era of Service to Your Church Community? Become an Usher!
Whether you’re new to the church or have been here awhile, ushering is a great way to meet people. It is also an integral part of worship with a low time commitment and undemanding workload. You can even choose your level of involvement: From assisting with the offering collection to helping people get to where they need to go, ushers …
Support Senate Bill 4 for Affordable Housing to Be Built by Faith-based Institutions!
— by Alice Clark, First Church Affordable Housing Committee This bill has been referred to the Assembly committees on Housing and Natural Resources. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) will be heard in the Assembly Housing committee on Wed., June 28, 2023 at 9:30 am. SB 4 streamlines the building process for faith-based institutions and non-profit colleges that want to build …
Save the Date: Movie Viewing of “Crip Camp – A Disability Revolution”
Sat., July 29, 2 to 6 pm, Loper Chapel Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. The Mental Health and Disability Ministry Team invites you to an afternoon of wonder and amazement as we watch together the award-winning documentary “Crip Camp – …
June 25 Learning Hour – Reading the Bible through a Transgender Lens
Sun., June 25, 11:45 am, Loper Chapel In a long-awaited follow-up to a Learning Hour hosted in the summer of 2022, Mack Griffith will present a second Learning Hour about transgender biblical interpretation. Last summer, we looked at the history of queer and transgender biblical interpretation and talked about why transgender readings of the Bible are helpful for transgender and …
Did You Know…?
…that you can still give to the Capital Campaign here? If you need more information about the campaign, you can visit our webpage here, and if you have questions about your Capital Campaign pledge or how to set up payment in Realm, you can speak with Louise and Craig in the Hall of Entrance after worship this Sun., June 18). …
Summer Gatherings – Three Offerings
We’re excited to offer three opportunities to gather in small groups this summer. Come Play Games, hosted by Rev. Kelly ColwellSaturdays, July 8, 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 …
June 25, 2023: Rev. Hannah Turner, Preaching
Rev. Hannah Turner (she/her) is the Minister for Youth, Young Adults, and Emerging Ministries here at First Church Berkeley UCC. A California native, Hannah is glad to be back in the Bay Area after a few yearsin Texas. She and her wife Bailey were married last fall. Hannah comes from an evangelical background and is passionate about creating space for …
Rev. Molly Goes to College!
If you were at church about five years ago, you may remember a particularly zealous sermon I preached after reading UC Berkeley professor Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind. It was about the revolutionary research into the power of psychedelics to provide extraordinary, frankly miraculous healing for a range of psychological and spiritual ailments. Since then, a number …