Feb. 9 Learning Hour: What Is a Taizé Prayer Service?

Sun., Feb. 9, 11:45 amLoper Chapel A Taizé prayer service is a meditative form of worship. It’s a candlelight service, with simple chants, prayerful silence, and short scripture. We offer Taizé services at First Church Berkeley on 2nd Sundays at 7 pm on the chancel in the Sanctuary. If you have a yearning for more contemplative practice in your life, …

AC Transit Installs Disabled Parking Space & Passenger Drop Off Zone

After coordinating with the City of Berkeley, AC Transit recently reconfigured the curb along Durant Ave. near the intersection of Dana St. The blue (ADA) zone was moved closer to the intersection of Dana St. by approximately 10 feet and thus closer to the entrance of the church around the corner. In addition, they extended the white (passenger loading) zone …

Taizé Prayer Service

2nd Sundays of the month, 7 pmLoper Chapel The Taizé prayer service is a meditative form of worship. It’s a candlelight service with simple chants, prayerful silence, and short scripture, developed by the brothers of the Taizé community in France and beloved by spiritual seekers of all kinds around the world. We’re reviving monthly Taizé services at First Church Berkeley …

Second Sunday Sandwiches

Every 2nd Sunday of the monthCloister Second Sunday Sandwiches needs your help! We need 200 slices of bread (no end crusts), 50 pieces of packable fruit, and 50 servings of homemade cookies.  Please have to church by 9 am Sunday.  Also help making the lunches is appreciated! Take some on your way home and spread the love to our hungry neighbors.  …

Melissa’s Asylum Update: Let’s Pack the Courthouse!

Wed., Feb. 19, 2025, meet @ 8 am; hearing @ 8:30 amSan Francisco Immigration Court, 100 Montgomery Street, 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104 UPDATE: Our friend Melissa’s asylum hearing is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 19 at 8:30 am at the San Francisco Immigration Court (100 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, 4th floor). Let’s meet at 8 am on the sidewalk for …

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Save the Date – Next Discover First Church Class!

Class: Sun., March 2, 2025, 11:45 amSpiritual Story-Sharing & Crepe Making: Sat., March 8, 4 pmJoining: Sun., March 9 during 10 am worship Please join us for our upcoming Discover First Church Class and lunch on Sun., March 2, at 11:45 am. After worship, make yourself a crepe or two on the front patio and bring them to Durant House, which is …

Thinking About Getting an All Electric Car, an EV?

Sun., Feb. 23, 2025, 11:15 amFirst Church Berkeley parking lot (entrance 2330 Durant Ave.) First Church’s Green Team is sponsoring an “EV Fair” in the church parking lot after worship on Sun., Feb. 23. There, a number of EV owners, representing a variety of models, will be available to discuss their experience with their EV model. You’ll learn about vehicle …