Inward and Outward Together—Join Us On the Journey

Pathways Fall 2020 Communities & Classes online brochure

The landscape of our life has changed. Words long forgotten (pandemic), or ignored (racial injustice), or new (Zoom), now frame our collective experience. God, however, still lovingly holds and directs our journey. Beauty and purpose emerge even in the wilderness.

As people on a journey following Jesus inward and outward together, we are becoming people of compassion and mercy through a deepening intimacy with Jesus. Our journey inward beckons us to the journey outward, to serve others tangibly and radically, as agents of renewal participating in God’s mission in the world—an enduring mission of hope and abundant life.

Whether you are just beginning the journey with God or seeking new vistas to enliven the well-worn paths of your travels, there is a next step for you along the pathway.

For more information about our communities and classes for adults, contact Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga, Minister for Christian Formation at michellev@fpcberkeley.org or Janet Sanders, Director for Christian Formation at janets@fpcberkeley.org.

Navigating the Journey of Faith

Starting Point

Engaging Spiritual Practices

Encountering God in Prayer

Communities Exploring Scripture…

Open Door Community Group

Sundays
11 am–12:30 pm via Zoom

To receive our weekly email with Zoom access, visit the Open Door Community Group.

Following the Sunday worship service, join the Open Door Community Group for a time of connection, prayer, and conversation using the weekly Questions for Reflection based on the Sunday message. Drop-ins are always welcome.

For more information about Community Groups, visit our Community Group page.

Practices to Live By | Alternative Liturgies for God’s People

Sundays, September 13–May 23
11:15 am–12:30 pm via Zoom
Learn more about our current series 

If you’re new to First Pres or looking for new ways to engage with others and Scripture, come and experience one of our four Sunday morning Emmaus Communities (ECs). These communities (20-60 people) are a great place to connect with adults in all stages of life and faith.

Everyday Advent
Discovering Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace in the Everyday

Sundays, September 13–May 23
11:30 am—12:30 pm via Zoom
Learn more about our current series

To receive our weekly email with Zoom access, email suey@fpcberkeley.org

Connect(her) is a gathering space for women of all ages and circumstances to deepen our relationship with Christ and one another through small group conversation and prayer.

Sunday Morning Study

Sundays, ongoing
11:30 am–12:30 pm via Zoom

To receive an email with Zoom access, email Susan at sleroymstewart@aol.com

Our community explores one book of the Bible at a time, alternating between Old and New Testaments, using questions that help us to more fully understand what God is saying to us and where God beckons us outward.

Men’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Beginnings | A Study of Genesis

Thursdays, September 17–May 13
6:55–8:30 PM via Zoom

Learn more about our current series and register

Men of all ages are invited to be a part of this community that pursues God—seeking God’s wisdom for today’s challenges through the story of God’s people. This group meets for a large group lecture and small group discussions.

Communities Engaging Spiritual Practices…

Creating space to dwell in God’s loving presence.

Communities Serving Others…

Responding to God’s call, participating in God’s mission

Serve with Local Mission Partners

One primary way to live missionally is to serve alongside our First Pres local mission partners who extend God’s grace and mercy to those in need in our East Bay communities. Various needs and ways to support our mission partners as they safely serve others are updated frequently. Learn more here!

First Pres Prayer Teams via Zoom

Mondays, 10–11 am
Wednesdays, 8:45–9:45 am
Thursdays, 4–5 am

To receive an email with Zoom access: Prayer Group Directory

Serving others through intercessory prayer is a grace God extends to each of us— a personalized invitation to be intimately involved in laboring for the well-being of others. Prayer teams bring the needs and concerns of our community, our church, our nation, and the world before the Lord each week. Join us regularly or drop-in when you can.

Families Journeying Together…

Providing encouragement and care for Christian families

Moms Together

Dates: Fridays, September–November 20
Time and Location: 10–11 am via Zoom

To receive an email with Zoom access, email Erica at esmaier@gmail.com.

Moms Together is a caring and supportive community of mothers with children of all ages. Hosted by First Pres moms, we gather to share life’s joys and challenges in the context of faith in Jesus Christ.

Building Families of Faith

Dates: October–November
Time and Location: dates and times to be announced to meet via Zoom

To join our community email list, email Justin at justinjroth@gmail.com.

Our homes are the primary place we live out our lives as followers of Jesus. And families are a crucial incubator of love for God. Now even the best of our intentions to nurture the faith of our children, as well as our own, are stressed and stretched. More than ever we need each other for support, encouragement, and hope!