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Campus Response Team: Being a Loving Neighbor
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And [...]
Announcing Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga as Associate Pastor for Christian Formation at First Pres
At the November 7, Congregational Meeting, members voted to accept the recommendation of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC), so it is with much joy we announce the appointment [...]
Stephen Ministry Training at First Covenant Church
First Covenant Church in Oakland, in partnership with First Pres Berkeley, is offering Stephen Ministry training starting in January 2022. The weekly class will take place on Saturdays from [...]
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Serve
November 5, 2021 Dear Friends, We gather on this corner of Dana and Channing each week seeking to: Love concretely even when it’s risky Serve generously whoever has need [...]
Introducing Associate Pastor for Christian Formation Candidate Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga
With joy and hope the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) is pleased to announce Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga as the APNC’s candidate for Associate Pastor for Christian Formation at First Pres [...]
Did You Miss GCC? Watch Recordings of the Sessions Here!
Did you miss out on attending GCC this year? Or, do you want to watch the panels all over again? Our GCC page isn't going anywhere! It has links [...]
Fall 2021 Coffee & Conversation with Pastor Tom
Enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with Pastor Tom and others as he guides us on a journey through 1 Thessalonians. Paul’s pastoral sensitivity shines in this letter [...]
Join us for Homecoming Sunday on September 12
September 10, 2021 Dearest First Pres Family, Get excited! In just two days, we will celebrate Homecoming Sunday at First Pres on September 12! Join us for worship at 10 am as [...]
Guidelines for Gathering
August 29, 2021 Dear First Pres Family, School has started and the beginning of the program year is just around the corner! To stay safe, the Coronavirus Task Force wants [...]
Generosity Abounds: A Financial Update
August 6, 2021 Dear First Pres Family, Thank you to all who have financially supported First Pres Berkeley so far this year. Your faithful generosity has enabled us to continue our life-changing [...]