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 at janets@fpcberkeley.org.
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Open Door Group
No meeting on 2/22
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
First Pres - G201
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Want to go deeper? Open Door is a great opportunity to grow spiritually and build friendships with other adults at First Pres. Join us as we consider what faithfulness to God's Word can look like in every aspect of life. For more information, please contact Sarah B. Linn at (510) 848-6252 ext. 249 or at sarahl@fpcberkeley.org.
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Women's Open Door Group
No meeting on 2/22
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:15 pm
First Pres - G209
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Women of all ages are invited to visit this Open Door small group, just for women. No RSVP is needed; feel free to drop in. For more information, please contact Ginny Dost at rngin@comcast.net. |
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| MEN & WOMEN (single or married) |
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 at (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-40s Adults
Tuesdays 7 pm
West Berkeley |
We're a group of professional men and women in our 20s, 30s, and 40s. We have been studying various books of the Bible; this fall, we're planning to study either a gospel or the words of Jesus. For more information, please contact Christine Hershey at christine.hershey@yahoo.com.
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| MARRIED 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 |
Dads with Children
2nd Saturdays 9:30 am
East Bay |
We meet to have fun, get to know other dads and kids, share the different experiences we're going through, and to give moms a break. Hope you can join us! For more information, please contact John Wolfenden at wolfenden_john@hotmail.com or Matthew Brundjar at brundjar@hotmail.com. |
Single or Married Men
Thursdays 5:30 pm
First Pres |
This small group is a covenant men's group that includes fellowship and study time. For more information, please contact Art May at amay@keystonedg.com. |
Married Men
1st Thursdays 7:30 am
Lafayette |
Our group is open to men with children (single dads 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 |
Single or Married Women
Fridays 9:30-11:30 am
September - May
First Pres - G208 |
All women are invited to join our year-long study of Acts. We meet 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. Child care is provided by Mothers' Council. For more information, please contact Pat Phillips at patrpcv@pacbell.net. |
20s & 30s Women
Single or Married
Tuesdays 7 pm
Berkeley |
We welcome 20s & 30s women to join us. We alternate between reading a Christian book and Bible study. For more information, please contact Mindy Phillips at mindymphillips@gmail.com or Amanda Hilton at akhilton@gmail.com. |
Young Adult Women
Single or Married
Tuesdays 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 Johnston at nicolemjohnston@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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