First Pres offers many opportunities for contemplative prayer and reflection!
Lectio Divina begins this Sunday before worship. Through a brief meditation on the week’s scripture, we’ll prepare our hearts for our spiritual journey.
Additionally, you can join Virtual Prayer Teams that occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday over Zoom. Check our website for further details. Looking for in-person prayer time during the week? Our sanctuary is open to you every second Wednesday of the month at noon.
Thank you to our new friends at Beyond the Farm!
Beyond the Farm is a national organization of Stanford alumni who venture out to serve their local communities. We’re grateful that they crossed into rival territory (haha) and lent their time at our May 2 Food Pantry.
We were also glad that this Food Pantry was included as one of sites for the community-wide Day of Service, sponsored by Project Peace. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and roll up our sleeves together to serve our neighbors.
Interested in helping out? Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month!
Coming up this weekend: Men's Connect Breakfast!
Men of all ages are invited to gather in an intentional space for fellowship, friendship, and support. Join us for homemade hot breakfast and engaging conversation! Each month features a different guest speaker to enrich our minds while we nourish our bodies and grow in community together.
This month’s speaker is our very own Associate Pastor for Justice & Outreach, the Rev. Drew Paton. Visit the First Pres staff page to learn more about Drew!
Do you ever want to feel less?
The Rev. Drew Paton continues this year's From Corner to Corner sermon series with "Feeling Forward". Here's a snippet from his sermon. For the full service, visit our YouTube channel @FirstPresBerkeley !
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Coming up this Sunday - a book sale for the whole family!
The First Pres Library hosts a book fundraiser on the second Sunday of each month where you may receive books for donations. These donations are used to support the First Pres Library or Deacon Fund. This Sunday we’re featuring a big sale on children’s books: first book free, all books inexpensive, special prices for kids!
Come visit us on the patio and grab a book or two - and make sure to bring cash!
Fun time sharing a Gracie Combatives and Bullyproof demonstration at church with Tim and Emet for our Asian Pacific Island Heritage Fest and talent show at @firstpresberkeley@graciealameda_
It's okay to not be productive all the time!
The Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell continues this year's From Corner to Corner sermon series with "Power in the World". Here's a snippet from her sermon. For the full service, visit our YouTube channel @FirstPresBerkeley !
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Join us and our friends at University Lutheran and St. Mark's Episcopal Church for study hall starting today! We will be running from 3:00pm to 10:00pm daily until May 13. Come for snacks, drinks and dinner served every night!
Calling all Cal students: need a place to study? We've got you covered.
First Pres opens our campus to provide study space and good WiFi to students. We’ll have endless free snacks, and hot dinner is served at 6:30 pm each day. Study Hall hosts will be there to greet and check you in, so please bring your Student ID.
Study Hall will be open next week, Monday-Thursday from 3-10 PM in Geneva Hall. Would you like to be a Study Hall host? Head to our website to learn more and sign up.
We are so excited to welcome Nick Diliberto, our new Director of Youth & Family Ministry! Originally from New Orleans, LA, Nick recently moved to the Bay Area from San Diego. He comes to us with decades of experience in youth ministry and feels deeply called to serve middle and high school youth and their families. Listen to Nick talk about his dodgeball game, his ideal Saturday, and his hope for youth's connection to God!
First Sundays at First Pres presents: API Heritage Fest!
This Sunday, Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Fest—formerly known as Asian Fest—returns in Westminster Gym. Come enjoy delicious snacks, meaningful heritage displays, and our first-ever API Talent Show.
Interested in showing off your unique talent? Head to the event page on our website to learn more about signing up. We hope to see you there!
