First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, CA


Special Events

There's so much going on at First Pres for families! We hope that this calendar of upcoming activities will give you an idea of the many ways that you and your children can be involved and connected in Children's Ministries. You can download the calendar here; for more information or to volunteer at one of these events, please check out our monthly newsletter, Paideia, or contact our staff.

To see pictures from recent Children's Ministries events, click here.


Family Ice Skating
Join us for family ice skating on Saturday afternoon, March 20, at the Oakland Ice Center. Whether this is your first time on the ice, or you're trying out moves you saw at the Olympics, all are welcome. If we have more than 15 people in our party, the price for entry plus skate rental is $8.50 per person, so RSVP to Rosemarie Eichner-Raja today.

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Oakland Ice Center (directions)
Cost: TBA; $8.50 with 15 people or more
RSVP: Contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja, Director of Elementary School Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 251 or at rosemariee@fpcberkeley.org.


Family Maundy Thursday Potluck

Come and enjoy dinner with families from the church as we prepare for the Maundy Thursday service together. Following the meal, children K-4th grade will join their parents in the sanctuary for the Maundy Thursday service. Childcare is available during the service for children birth through pre-K; your RSVP is requested. Contact Bobbi Zechar, Director of Early Childhood Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 276 or at bobbiz@fpcberkeley.org.

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Time: 5:45 PM
Location: Mears Room
Cost: Free; please bring a dish to share (A-F salads and sides, G-Q main dish, R-Z dessert)
More Information: Contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja, Director of Elementary School Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 251 or at rosemariee@fpcberkeley.org.


Children's Tenebrae Service

Children K-4th grade will explore the scriptures relating to Jesus' passion in a special service of candles, symbols, and shadows. This service takes place at the same time as the Good Friday Tenebrae Service in the Sanctuary; please pick up your children promptly at the end of the service. Childcare is available during the service for children birth through pre-K; your RSVP is requested. Contact Bobbi Zechar, Director of Early Childhood Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 276 or at bobbiz@fpcberkeley.org.

Date: Friday, April 2, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Drop-off, Mears Room; pick-up, Speer Room
More Information: Contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja, Director of Elementary School Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 251 or at rosemariee@fpcberkeley.org.


Rainforest Adventure Camp Vacation Bible School

Get ready for a week of good fun, good friends, and good news about Jesus Christ. First Pres VBS is for children finishing K-4th grades. Registration is now open; sign up and spread the word! We also seek adult and youth volunteers with great energy and a heart for children. Contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja to volunteer.

Dates: August 9-13, 2010
Location: First Pres
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome.
Registration: Click here for registration and volunteer forms
More Information: Contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja, Director of Elementary School Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 251 or at rosemariee@fpcberkeley.org.