Don’t Read, Rev. Kelly! Baby Shower Details!

Sun., April 14, 11:15 amFront Patio, Dana St. Join us Sun., April 14, during the church After Party, to celebrate the impending arrival of Rev. Kelly and her partner Rev. Sheryl Johnson’s baby! Here’s how you can be a part of this special occasion: Thank you! We look forward to this thoughtful celebration of new life for Rev. Kelly and …

Film Screening – The Hong Konger

Sun., April 7, 2024, 1 to 4 pmUC Berkeley (location shared after RSVP) Join First Church member Rev. Dr. Cindy Au and others for the screening of The Hong Konger, which features the remarkable story of Jimmy Lai, a penniless immigrant who became Hong Kong’s most prominent freedom fighter. Following the movie, Jimmy’s colleagues and Hong Kong activists will take …

Image with 4 musicians and lit candles with an invitation to hear special music at 6 pm Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024, at First Church Berkeley

Special Music – Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024, 4:30 pmSanctuary Join us for special music this Holy Saturday beginning at 4:30 pm with music provided by Stan Boghosian, followed at 5 pm with music offered by Lee Heuermann and Danny Bittker, and at 6 pm enjoy rarely heard French Baroque gems from the 18th century, performed by the amazing contralto Sara Couden; Eric …

Green background with eggs and decorative flags graphic with wording We Need Eggs

We Need Eggs!

Easter Sunday. March 31, 10 amFirst Church Berkeley The Families, Children & Youth (FamChY) Ministry is asking folks to bring plastic eggs filled with allergy-friendly treats. Think: erasers, temporary tattoos, stickers, those little squish-y animal things…etc. Bring in the filled eggs anytime before the start of our Easter Sunday 10 am worship service so they can be hidden. Thank you!

Dana Street Changes

The City of Berkeley has started the renovation of Dana Street from Bancroft to Dwight Way.  As you can see from the sign the work will be conducted from now until the middle of June, 2024. This means there will be congestion on Dana, and many things will change. A protected bike path will now run on the West Side (Church …

Did You Know…?

…that you can still give to the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI), our offering recipient through March 24? Donate through Realm (choose “Collection Plate” in the dropdown menu) or PayPal, and view the photos that were highlighted in last Sunday’s worship slideshow here. …that you are invited to join IM4HI in collaboration with other Interfaith leaders and congregations in …

Save the Dates

Mark your calendar for this year’s Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk, which is taking place Sun., April 21, 2024. Your participation supports local hunger needs. Look in the Carillon in early April for further details. The next Discover First Church class is happening Sun., May 12, with crepe gathering Sat., May 18, and Joining Sunday, May 19.  Join us whether you …

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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 …