Children – First Pres Berkeley

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Services at First Pres

Raenelle2022-12-22T18:40:50-08:00December 12th, 2022|All Church, Children, News, Serve, University, Worship, Young Adults|

We hope you will continue the Advent journey in community with us at First Pres! Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 4 & 7 pm, Sanctuary We invite you to this in-person special and beloved Candle and Carol service, helping us to reflect on and celebrate the significance of the birth of Jesus through word and song. An identical service will be offered at each time. Join us in person in the sanctuary. Face masks are strongly encouraged for indoor gatherings. To watch online, at 4 pm, click HERE. To watch online at 7 pm, click HERE. Free parking is available [...]

Children’s Ministry Worship Info and Resources

Raenelle2022-06-04T06:36:34-07:00January 13th, 2022|Children|

Children's Ministry programming is offered Sundays, at 10 am. For ways to worship with your children at home, scroll below. Contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja, Director of Children's Ministry for questions or if you are eager to volunteer for any or all of these events or programs. Face Mask Policy: Masks are now optional outdoors but remain required for indoor programming and activities. In this season, we are focusing on rebuilding Christian community after a long time apart. At each care location, loving volunteers tell stories from the Bible, model Christian community, and invite children into a play-based program that prioritizes healthy [...]

Welcome Dave Carranza, Director for Youth and Family Ministry

Fiona Meyer2021-07-26T14:32:57-07:00July 16th, 2021|All Church, Children, Young Adults, Youth|

We are delighted to welcome our new director for Youth and Family Ministry! Dave Carranza brings with him extensive experience working with youth inside and outside the church and helping them discover their identity as radically beloved and uniquely gifted children of God. Dave will begin his time at First Pres Berkeley on July 19. Save the Date for a meet and greet with Dave Sunday, August 8, following worship. We give thanks to God for this community and for the wonderful gifts Dave will bring among us. In Christ, First Pres Berkeley Director for Youth and Family Ministry Search Committee [...]