Fall at First Pres

Join us this fall at First Pres! On First Sundays, stay for intergenerational fellowship, food, and fun after worship. On 2nd–last Sundays, all ages are invited to participate in Formation Hour following the service. There are many ways to explore faith, community, and service—browse below or get in touch at info@fpcberkeley.org.

9:45 am Coffee on the Patio
10 am Worship
11 am Coffee on the Patio
11:30 am Community Gathering on 1st Sundays / Formation Hour on 2nd–last Sundays

Worship With Us This Fall

Journey with us through the Ten Commandments. Read about the fall sermon series.

Learn & Grow With Us

Explore a complete list of offerings for children, youth, and adults using the buttons below:

Some of our highlighted opportunities:

Formation Hour: Life Together in God’s Reign

Starting Sunday, September 13, 11:30 am, G202
We’ve had the opportunity in recent conversations to reflect on what the gospel is not. This fall, we’ll explore scripture to discover and affirm what the gospel really is.

Creativity in the Creator’s Image

Starting Sunday, September 13, 11:30 am, Art Room
Join us around the art table! All levels of experience welcome. $20 fee covers the cost of provided materials; scholarships available.

Community Groups

Make friends, explore Scripture, and share life’s challenges and blessings. We can help find the group that’s right for you. Fall Parish Groups begin September 27—join a group in your neighborhood! Registration opens September 13.

Hanna Reichel at First Pres

Berkeley Palmer Lecture: Saturday, September 26, 7 pm
Worship + Formation Hour: Sunday, September 27, 10 am + 11:30 am
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Hanna Reichel, Princeton Seminary theologian and author of For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional.

GROW All-Church Retreat

October 23–25, Redwood Christian Park
Gather with us in the redwoods at our annual All-Church Retreat. Whether you are new to First Pres or new to GROW, this weekend is a great place to relax, laugh and play together, form new friendships and deepen old ones. Register today—spots are limited!

The Kitchen at First Pres

Saturdays year-round
People gather in the kitchen to enjoy each other’s company, bless and be blessed, and share delicious food. Our Kitchen ministries, Food Pantry and Street Meal, serve hundreds of our neighbors each week. Get involved today!