A small group is made up of 3 to 12 people who meet regularly to encourage each other in their spiritual journeys. By providing a safe atmosphere for people to get to know others and be known, small groups are an ideal place to experience genuine connection, grace, and truth. Groups seeking new members are listed below; if you are looking for a college or graduate student small group, please click here. For more information, please contact Janet Sanders at (510) 848-6252 ext. 267 or janets@fpcberkeley.org.
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Senior Adults
Tuesdays 2 pm
First Pres - G205 |
We are a senior group, age 60+, who meet at the church for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. We're currently studying the book of Hebrews. We study for an hour, and have sharing and prayer for an hour. We're very friendly! For more information, please contact Hazel and Bill Jackson at hazelandbill2@aol.com or (510) 524-3819.
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Adults
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
7:15-8:45 pm
Alameda |
This group welcomes single or married adults at any stage in life. For more information, please contact Cecelia Leong at ccsleong@gmail.com.
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20s & 30s Adults
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
Oakland |
We are a group of singles and married couples in our 20s and 30s. Our diverse group is all about sharing life and faith with each other. We want to study God's word together in a way that is applicable to everyday life. For more information, please contact Mareike Stobbe at mareike.stobbe@gmail.com.
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Parents of Tweens/Teens
2nd & 4th Thursdays
7-9 pm
First Pres - G208 |
This group meets during Youth Ministries programming on Thursday nights, September through May. Join us for conversation, sharing insights and wisdom, prayer, and encouragement as we seek to engage and guide our tween/teen children. For more information, click here. |
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| COUPLES |
30s or ?
Friday evenings twice a month
Oakland |
This is a small group for couples with young children. Childcare is available on site! For more information, please contact Mike and Mary McKenna at (510) 332-7820 or (510) 332-7821. |
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| MEN |
Married Men
1st Wednesdays 7:30 am
Lafayette |
Our group is open to men with children (single or married dads) who live in or near the Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Walnut Creek, and Concord areas (Contra Costa County). Bible study, prayer, and time to catch up with each other is included. Whether you are new or old to First Pres, we invite you to consider joining us! For more information, please contact Alan Koenigsberg at alankoen@comcast.net. |
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| WOMEN |
Women's Open Study Group
Wednesdays 7:15 pm
First Pres - G209
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Women of all ages are invited to visit this open study group, just for women. No RSVP is needed; feel free to drop in. For more information, please contact Ginny Dost at rngin@comcast.net. |
Single or Married Women
Fridays 9:30-11:30 am
September - May
First Pres - G208 |
All women are invited to join us on Friday mornings (except the first Friday of each month). We start in small groups to review our study and pray for one another, and then join the other group(s) for a teaching time by one of our leaders. Childcare is provided by Mothers' Council. For more information, please contact Pat Phillips at patrpcv@pacbell.net. |
Young Adult Women
Single or Married
Sundays 7 pm
Oakland |
We offer a supportive and encouraging environment as we strive to know God more fully. We alternate between reading a Christian book and Bible study, and we welcome newcomers to visit us. For more information, please contact Nicole Callis at nicolemcallis@gmail.com. |
Lectio Prayer
Single or Married Women
Tuesdays 8:30 am
First Pres - Church Lounge |
Lectio Divina is the practice of Divine Reading where the participants listen to/read a verse in the Bible, spend some time in silence and are led to an invitation to respond to the verse. It is done in a small group format. For more information, please contact Pat Phillips at patrpcv@pacbell.net.
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