Fri.- Sun., Sept. 15 – 17St. Dorothy’s Rest Retreat Center, Camp Meeker, CARegistration deadline, Sun., Sept. 10 Join us as we gather together as a *whole* community, babies to eldest elders, to play, hike, do art, learn, sing, dance, eat and worship together! There will be options to stay one night, two nights, or just come for the day to St. …
…that ten books on CD were salvaged from the ruins of our former library after the fire and are available to those who might enjoy them? “Dreams from My Father,” written and narrated by Barack Obama, and “Cutting for Stone,” a novel by Abraham Verghese, are just two of the ten titles. Contact former Church Librarian Carole Wells-Desin ([email protected]) for the …
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 …