Young person hugging an elder. Both smile.

2024 Easter Offering: East Bay Sanctuary Covenant

Just a short walk across Durant Avenue brings you to the doors of East Bay Sanctuary Covenant (EBSC), the recipient for this year’s Easter Offering selected by the Justice and Service Ministry.  EBSC, founded in 1982, provides legal and social services, community organizing and education to refugees and asylum seekers.  Protect. Advocate. Transform. are the words that guide EBSC’s work …

Register Now – Maundy Thursday Gatherings

Thurs., March 28, 2024, 6 to 7 pm, 6 to 8 pmVarious locations & on Zoom You’re invited to gather in-person or on Zoom to share a simple meal and the ritual of foot/hand washing. We’ll sing, pray, and read scripture together. Register in person this Sunday or online for one of the in-person gatherings at homes in Berkeley, El Cerrito, …

Maundy Thursday Gatherings

Thurs., March 28, 2024, 6 to 7 pm, 6 to 8 pmVarious locations & on Zoom You’re invited to gather in-person or on Zoom to share a simple meal and the ritual of foot/hand washing. We’ll sing, pray, and read scripture together. Register for one of the in-person gatherings at homes in Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Alameda, join Derek & the …

Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage Ripples Across First Church

Our church is already experiencing ripples from February’s Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage, beginning with the seed money we fundraised for future trips and educational experiences! Did you know that we raised $2,300 more than needed to cover scholarships and pilgrimage expenses? Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards the pilgrimage fundraiser! Your gifts are living on! The March 3 worship service and learning …

Did You Know…?

…that are invited to join the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) in collaboration with other Interfaith leaders and congregations in an Interfaith Pilgrimage for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Sat., March 23, from 7 am to 7 pm, starting at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley and concluding in Alameda? Click here for more details.

Second Sunday Sandwiches

This Sun., April 14, 9 amCloister Our helpful Second Sunday Sandwiches ministry is this coming Sunday.  We rely on donations for supplies and helping hands to finish the work. Please enter your information in the Google document for the upcoming months (Click here to donate supplies or funds). Contact Richard Brabham (510/207-0545) with any questions.  Please come at 9 am to …

San Francisco Girls Chorus to Perform

The San Francisco Girls Chorus, Level IV, directed by Monica Baruch, will be performing during our 10 am worship service Sun., March 17! Please join us.

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Commemorate a Loved One – Donate an Easter Lily

If you’d like to donate a lily in honor of a family member, friend, or other meaningful person in your life, email Louise Halsey ([email protected]) the name of the person(s) you’d like to honor, indicating if the lily is “in thanksgiving for,” “in memory of,” or “in honor of” your beloved. The cost is $30 for each lily. Donations support …