Mission and Outreach – First Pres Berkeley

First Pres Hosts Day of Service with Project Peace

Raenelle2023-02-28T23:41:10-08:00February 17th, 2023|All Church, Mission and Outreach, News, Serve|

First Pres Berkeley is excited to host the first Day of Service of the year in partnership with Project Peace. Join us on Saturday, March 11, 9 am–12 pm in various locations throughout the East Bay. Don't miss out on the opportunity to go to schools and partner organizations where we will support work in education, homelessness, youth development, and more. A remote (at home) service opportunity making teacher appreciation gift bags is also available. If you are able to assemble bags but need assistance with purchasing the materials, contact [email protected] For an overview of the various opportunities, click HERE. [...]

PCUSA Hurricane Fiona Disaster Assistance

Devin Crane2022-11-29T16:54:56-08:00November 29th, 2022|Mission and Outreach, Uncategorized|

The First Pres Mission & Outreach team would like to share that we have donated discretionary funds to help support Puerto Rico's Hurricane Fiona victims. If you would also like to donate through PCUSA Disaster Assistance, here is the information: Disaster Relief—Hurricane and Typhoon Relief (DR000194) This designated account supplements the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering to enable a significant response for relief and recovery from hurricanes and typhoons that cause widespread destruction internationally and in the United States. To send a check, please designate your gift to go on the memo line and mail to: Presbyterian Church [...]

Christmas Eve Offering 2022

Raenelle2022-12-21T15:44:34-08:00November 29th, 2022|All Church, Mission and Outreach, News|

This year, we are honored to collect a special Christmas Eve offering for two of our partners working with Refugee communities in our neighborhood and around the world. We know that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus–just like refugees today– needed a place to stay, a safe place to retreat. The Wisemen brought them helpful gifts, ones they could carry with them on their journey, gifts that could help them set up a new home in a new land. There are many ways to support a refugee, or to welcome them into the community. 1951 Coffee Company values an “extraordinary welcome” that [...]

Extending A Warm First Pres Welcome: Upcoming Opportunities for Newcomers

Raenelle2022-09-23T15:51:11-07:00September 23rd, 2022|All Church, Mission and Outreach, News|

New to First Pres or want to get more connected and engaged? Know someone who wants to learn more about the First Pres community? Check out or share these events today! Open Door Community Group (Sundays, September 25 to October 30, 11:45 am–12:45 pm, Geneva Hall, G205) Drop in anytime for connection, conversation, and prayer. Together we'll discuss the morning’s message and biblical text from worship guided by Questions for Reflection. Newcomer Lunch (Sunday, October 16, 11:30 am–12:45 pm, Calvin Room) Entering a new community can be overwhelming. To help navigate your First Pres journey, we invite you to gather with our pastors and welcome [...]

Invitation to Global Church Conference 2022, Creation Care + the People of God

Raenelle2022-09-29T15:15:43-07:00September 7th, 2022|All Church, Mission and Outreach, News|

Sunday, October 2, 10:30 am–1:30 pm Creation Care + the People of God: Engaging in Environmental Stewardship From the very beginning, we have been called to care for the glorious earth that God created. Never has that mandate been more urgent! Come hear leading voices in creation care address the theological call from climate justice. Schedule 10:30–11:30 am (click here for livestream) World Communion Sunday with guest preacher, Pastor Danielle Parish 11:30 am–12 pm Light Lunch (included with registration) 12–1:30 pm (click here for livestream) Keynote Speaker, William Morris and Panel Discussion Attend the conference in person or watch online. Bring your [...]

FREE Art Event Hosted by Creation Care + Climate Justice Working Group

Raenelle2022-08-29T16:27:46-07:00August 29th, 2022|All Church, Mission and Outreach, News|

All are Welcome to a FREE Art Event: And It Was Good, hosted by the Creation Care + Climate Justice Working Group at First Pres September 11, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 2407 Dana Street; Calvin Hall and Plaza Event follows a 10:30 am worship service to which all are invited. In honor of Environmental Awareness Month and responding to the urgency of the global climate crisis, over 21 artists from our community will display pieces reflecting their deep and enriching experiences in nature. Join us to explore the intersections of creation, climate justice, faith, and a call [...]

Invitation to Gather for Prayer

Raenelle2022-05-25T15:38:20-07:00May 25th, 2022|All Church, Caring, Mission and Outreach|

We invite you to join a community that is walking alongside one another through prayer. Serving others through prayer is a grace God extends to each of us — a personalized invitation to be intimately involved in laboring for the wellbeing of others. God’s love encompasses the whole of our humanity, so in these sacred spaces, we will offer prayers not only of joy and praise but ones that are messy and filled with anguish, prayers that reveal confusion and doubt, prayers that ask God, “Why?” Our three prayer teams meet on Zoom once a week (on Monday and Wednesday [...]

Street Meal Clothing Collection List of Needed Items

Raenelle2022-04-28T19:13:44-07:00April 27th, 2022|Mission and Outreach, Serve|

Help provide care packages for our East Bay neighbors in need. Here is a list of needed new or gently used items to help our neighbors in need of shelter. (Keep in mind, this list is by no means comprehensive—if you’re wondering about whether or not we can use something, just ask!) Drop-off Information Drop off items at the Street Meal Clothing Collection table on the Pathway, first Sunday of each month, 30 minutes before and after the 10 am worship service. Contact Nancy Koerner at 510-725-2895 or [email protected] if you have questions or want to arrange a drop-off or pick-up. [...]

Mission Partner Conversations and Week of Prayer January 2022

Raenelle2022-01-24T08:29:02-08:00January 24th, 2022|All Church, Mission and Outreach|

We invite you to witness the powerful testimony of leaders from our mission partners, CityTeam Oakland, Congo Initiative, and 1951 Coffee Company during worship (January 16, 23, and 30). For more info and a downloadable flyer to share click here or on image. Mission Partner Week of Prayer, January 23 to January 31 Join us in supporting our partners and the amazing work they do in communities here and beyond by lifting them up in prayer this coming week. For the daily prayer schedule, click here. Interested in other opportunities to pray for our community, join a prayer team today!

Our Mission Partners and the Communities They Serve Need Immediate Help

Raenelle2022-01-07T10:59:07-08:00January 6th, 2022|All Church, Mission and Outreach, News, Serve|

Partner with CityTeam Oakland and FirstPres Hayward Shelter and Resource Center to transform local communities by helping to provide shelter, food, and care. CityTeam Oakland Currently CityTeam Oakland is undertaking a huge earthquake retrofit and renovation of their downtown Oakland men’s program building. Unfortunately, the alternate location currently housing the men’s residents will no longer be available beginning Feb. 1, so they have to move out asap. There are two ways to offer support: Building Construction Service Opportunity Beginning January 8, they are seeking unskilled and skilled people to help with sheet rock, plumbing, and other construction efforts. The sheet [...]

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