First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, CA


High School

Our ministry to high school students is designed to not only meet teens where they are, but to also encourage them to take another step toward Jesus Christ. Find out about our regular program and special events below. Questions? Please contact Erik Hanson at (510) 848-6252 ext. 270 or at erikh@fpcberkeley.org.


Summer SAM
SAM (Sunday AM) is the Sunday morning Learning Community for high schoolers. Join us for music, games, teaching, worship, and some small group time.

Time: Sundays, 10:00-11:15 AM, through August 17
Location: High School Room, McKinley Hall
Resources: Contact us to find out about our curriculum.
More Information: Contact Erik Hanson at (510) 848-6252 ext. 270 or at erikh@fpcberkeley.org.


Summer at the Park
Join other middle schoolers for fun, food, and fellowship this summer! We hope you'll join us in Cordonices Park each week for dinner and a great time. 

Time: Thursdays, 6-8 PM through August 7
Location: Cordonices Park, Berkeley (directions)
Cost: $3 for dinner
Resources: Contact us to find out about our curriculum.
More Information:
Contact Erik Hanson at (510) 848-6252 ext. 270 or at erikh@fpcberkeley.org.


NextStep
NextStep is a time just for freshmen to talk about faith. Join us as we have dinner together, laugh a ton, learn about Jesus, ask real questions, and get real answers. During the first half of the year, we meet as a large group; through the spring, freshmen have the opportunity to participate in mentoring relationships.  

Time: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: High School Room, McKinley Hall
Cost: $15 for materials, $5/weekly for dinner
More Information:
Contact Erik Hanson at (510) 848-6252 ext. 270 or at erikh@fpcberkeley.org.


Special Events
Unity Camp
This August, head to the American River in Coloma, California, for Class III rafting with other First Pres high school students. This two-day, two-night trip will be guided by the Rock-N-Water Christian Adventure Camp. Bring a friend or two for this time of teaching, worship, adventure, and fellowship.  

Dates: August 13-15, 2008
Location: Coloma, CA
Cost: $280
More Information: Download the brochure, check out www.rocknwater.com, or contact Erik Hanson at (510) 848-6252 ext. 270 or at
erikh@fpcberkeley.org.


Network Choir
Click here for the Youth Choirs page.