American Culture Class
Extend hospitality and friendship to international scholars. We seek conversational partners who will help visitors understand everyday American English and navigate Berkeley, or simply invite them to dinner.

Dates & Times: Sundays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Location: Room G205, Geneva Hall
Downloads: Class flyer, schedule
More Information: Contact Vivian Ho at (510) 521-5590.  

Do Justice 
Each spring, we join together as a church community to worship God through acts of service. Since 2007, First Pres members and friends have worked together on projects such as assembling AIDS caregiver kits, beautifying local schools, building at a Habitat for Humanity worksite, and assisting homebound members of First Pres.

• Mark your calendars for the next Do Justice event on April 2, 2011. Event and registration details coming soon.
• To see Do Justice in action, check out this video.

Gift World
Gift World is both an alternative gift marketplace and an art gallery. Stories of those who have experienced Christ’s hope in the midst of suffering will be told through original artwork by members of First Pres. You can purchase gifts by donating to the various ministries of First Pres mission partners locally and throughout the world. With each gift purchased you will receive a card and a gift description to give to your family and friends during the Christmas season.

• Gift World will take place in the Calvin Room in Geneva Hall on November 21 and 28, 2011.

India Initiative 
Over the past 15 years, First Pres has been involved in ministry with the Dalit (untouchable) people of Uttar Pradesh State, India. Through our mission partners, you can sponsor a Dalit child's education for only $1.50 a day. Click here to learn more, or contact Anita Ogden at ogdenwmc@earthlink.net.

Mission Partner Task Force
Connect with and support the 66 Mission Partners of First Pres that serve in ministries of evangelism, compassion, and justice locally and around the world. The Task Force prepares a monthly prayer email filled with updates, praises, and prayer requests from Mission Partners. To be added to this email list, please contact Nelly Stanelle at nellys@fpcberkeley.org.

Mission Snapshots, a publication of informative articles written by and about Mission Partners, is distributed quarterly and available online here. For questions about the Mission Partner Task Force, please contact Earleen Hamlin at erhamlin@earthlink.net.


Street Meal
Come be a part of God's work in the world! Twice a month, the Street Meal serves nutritious hot meals to people in need in the Berkeley community. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen and greet the guests; contact Don Louie to sign up(information below). We are especially looking for people who can serve on a regular basis as assistant and lead cooks; to find out more about leading in the kitchen, contact Fran Sheppard at (510) 524-8003 or at franshep@juno.com.

Dates: 2nd & last Saturday of each month 
Time: Cooks begin at 1:30 pm, volunteers begin at 2 pm; dinner served at 5 pm.
Location: Gym (John Knox A), Westminster Hall
More Information: Contact Don Louie at (510) 262-9030 or at mclouie2000@yahoo.com.  

Street Meal Bible Study
The Street Meal Bible Study provides a safe and inviting place for guests to share their faith journeys as well as ask honest questions about God and the basics of Christianity. We seek people who have a heart for those in need and who desire to help them explore God's word and discover his love.

Dates: 2nd & last Saturday of each month
Time: 5:45-7:00 pm (right after the Street Meal)
Location: John Knox B, Westminster Hall
More Information: Contact Marie Corwin at (510) 843-9778 or at corwincemn@msn.com.