Week of Events
Sunday Worship: First Sunday of Advent
Sunday Worship: First Sunday of Advent
Join us at 10:00 am in-person in the Sanctuary or online on YouTube.
Children’s Programming: 1st Sundays
Children’s Programming: 1st Sundays
We can't wait to worship and play with your children! On the 1st Sundays of each month, programming is available 10–11 am.
Church Library Book Sale
Church Library Book Sale
Book sales are back—this year on the first Sunday of each month. After the first Sunday sales, you can still buy books by going to the church library and looking through the books on the rolling carts. There will be envelopes where you can leave money for any books you buy.
Online Directory Workshop
Online Directory Workshop
We're here to help you join more than 150 who are in our online Directory. For instructions, click here.
Community Meal
Community Meal
Join us for lunch after worship, where we can continue our exploration of belonging around a shared table. Pre-order by Saturday noon!
Advent Workshop
Advent Workshop
Invite your friends and join us for crafts, music, and fellowship at our annual Advent Workshop.
Virtual Prayer Team
Cal Study Hall
Cal Study Hall
First Pres provides study space, free food, and good WiFi to students in need. Would you like to be a Study Hall host? Sign up here!
Cal Study Hall
Cal Study Hall
First Pres provides study space, free food, and good WiFi to students in need. Would you like to be a Study Hall host? Sign up here!
Virtual Prayer Team
Cal Study Hall
Cal Study Hall
First Pres provides study space, free food, and good WiFi to students in need. Would you like to be a Study Hall host? Sign up here!
Cal Study Hall
Cal Study Hall
First Pres provides study space, free food, and good WiFi to students in need. Would you like to be a Study Hall host? Sign up here!
Virtual Prayer Team
Youth Nights
Youth Nights
Middle and high school students, join us on Thursdays for Youth Nights! We'll have music, games, dinner, a short talk on faith, and life groups.
First Pres Choir Rehearsal
First Pres Choir Rehearsal
Sing with the First Pres Choir! Please check in with our director, James Parrish Smith, before coming to a rehearsal by emailing jamess@fpcberkeley.org.
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study
All are welcome to join our diverse community dedicated to sharing our lives and studying God’s Word.
Moms (and Dads!) Together
Moms (and Dads!) Together
Parents and caregivers of young children are invited to gather for sharing, discussion, prayer, and support.
Cal Study Hall
Cal Study Hall
First Pres provides study space, free food, and good WiFi to students in need. Would you like to be a Study Hall host? Sign up here!
Faith & Film
Faith & Film
Each month we will view a different film—each unique, compelling, and demanding—reflecting our current times.
A Contemplative Advent Retreat
A Contemplative Advent Retreat
Join us for a morning of prayer, reflection, and readying ourselves to continue our great pilgrimage with Christ.
Wise Women Over 60
Wise Women Over 60
We support each other in releasing fears, choosing joy, and finding the courage to celebrate.
Street Meal
Street Meal
First Pres Berkeley’s Street Meal is on the second and last Saturday of each month, serving nutritious meals to our East Bay neighbors in need.