Sun., June 23, 2024, 6 pmSanctuary The Taizé prayer service is a meditative form of worship. It is a candlelight service, with simple chants, prayerful silence, and short scripture. We are reviving monthly Taizé services at First Church Berkeley on 4th Sundays. We hope you will join us for our first service, Sun., June 23, at 6 pm. We will …
Berkeley Festival & Exhibition 2024
– Derek Tam, Director of Music, First Church Berkeley Many of you know that our church holds an important place in the East Bay’s classical music scene. One of the signature events that happens on our campus is the biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition, which The New York Times has called “a remarkable institution on the American musical scene.” Since 2020, …
Trinity Members Need Shoes!
The need for men’s shoes is a constant at the Trinity Center Walnut Creek, which serves those who are without homes or at high risk for homelessness. Because Trinity is located just a couple of blocks from the BART station the services, showers, meals, housing resources, job readiness and clothes/shoes are an area resource. The majority of members seeking shoes …
Summer Gatherings 2024
We’re excited to offer these opportunities to gather together this summer. Sing-along with the Old Folkies, hosted by Alice Clark & Charles Taylor, Kathy & Bob Helliesen, Bruce Stangeland, & Stan BoghosianThurs., Aug, 15, 5:30 pm, Alice Clark & Charles Taylor‘s home in El CerritoJoin us to sing old favorites (words provided) and enjoy pizza (provided). Please bring salads, desserts, …
Get Your 150th Swag–Order Deadline June 7!
Our year-long 150th anniversary celebrations start on Sun., June 30, and we’d love everybody to come to church that day wearing our NEW First Church Berkeley tee shirt (or hoodie, or crop top, or tank top, or long sleeve tee). A creative team of your pew-mates came up with the amazing design, that represents our congregation’s commitment to inclusion and …
Did You Know…?
…that the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity invites you to participate in an Interfaith Pray-In and Fast for Gaza? At 10 am this Fri., May 31, you’ll gather with others at Senator Alex Padilla’s office (333 Bush St., San Francisco) fasting and in prayer to request a meeting with him to discuss a number of demands. Interfaith leaders are calling …
Green Team Survey
The Green Team invites your feedback about the work we have done over the past few years. Some examples include the Abundance Tables, Green Tips, Learning Hours and films about Climate Change concerns, electric vehicle information, local utility company updates, election impacts on the environment, and planting trees on Earth Day. What more would you like to see, and how …
