First Pres Berkeley

We are a community of differing ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, and circumstances; what draws us together is the love of Jesus Christ.

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

"But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving." (2 Corinthians 8:7)
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[Ryan J Pemberton @ryanjpemberton]

“If we learn to say ‘God’ we will do so with the prayer ‘My God my God why have you forsaken me?’”
-Stanley Hauerwas

[Project Peace @ProjectPeaceEB]

Announcing our next Speaker Series on Jan. 30, 2019!

"Remembering Rightly: Mark Charles, a Native American Christian Perspective" will uncover... https://t.co/dZqdKScY3a

[Who They Are @_whotheyare]

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month! Here are 10 amazing organizations that are creating a world without modern slavery https://t.co/Bc8isyA0DS @Polaris_Project @FreetheSlaves @Love146 @A21 @careorguk @destinyrescue @thorn @TraffickingInst

[FirstPres Hayward @fphayward]

On nights where the temperature is expected to be 45 degrees or below or have a 70% chance or greater of rain, we will open our doors.
Please think about providing a meal and/or volunteering to help with registration. You can do it as a one-time thing or sign up weekly!

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

Connect(Her) women made the season brighter at a local shelter last week. #advent #upsidedownkingdom #GodWithUs

[Ryan J Pemberton @ryanjpemberton]

“No one can celebrate
a genuine Christmas
without being truly poor.
The self-sufficient, the proud,
those who, because they have
everything, look down on others,
those who have no need
even of God—for them there
will be no Christmas. (1 of 2)

[FirstPres Hayward @fphayward]

"If this is true, then joy ultimately exists because diversity exists."
Click the new blog post by Erina Kim-Eubanks to see what is true or not.
https://t.co/zEfAPw1eDv
#Joy #Advent #Reflection #Diversity #FirstPres

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

Did you know that if you purchase items on Amazon through #AmazonSmile, you can support First Pres? Wrap up your holiday shopping at https://t.co/Mi5O9wNgw3 and AmazonSmile donates to our church!🎄

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

It had taken weeks for PG&E crews to restring power lines, for cadaver teams to sift through debris for bones, for workers to cut down unstable trees. But part of Paradise was reopening — finally! — to the people who call it home
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[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

Experience the peace & joy of #Advent at our Christmas Choral Concerts, a #BayArea tradition for more than 30 years. Sunday, December 9 & Monday, December 10 at 7 pm, The Chancel Choir & Vesper Choir, with guest musicians, present Handel's Messiah, Part I. https://t.co/LzcADH3g3n

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

"But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.' Join us this Sunday to learn about The God Who Comes Near.

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

The #Advent workshop was a hit! Thanks to all who took part. The day would not have been as enjoyable without you! See you at musical spectacle #HangingoftheGreens this Sunday at 6 pm. 🎄

[Ryan J Pemberton @ryanjpemberton]

“love your enemies,” Jesus says.
“You’ve got to be kidding!” we think. “You’ve no idea the pain.” without a word, Jesus says, I know how painful this is—excruciatingly so. love them.

“God’s great inside joke,” words I offered at @FPCBerkeley
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[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

Join us at one Thanksgiving service this Sunday at 10 am. We will be preparing our hearts for #advent and a season of #hospitality. Speaking of hospitality—see how you can help people affected by the #CampFire at https://t.co/tGArmEW8E2 🙏

[Rick Leong 🙏 ✝️ 🤙 @LikekeLeong]

Calling Out for Racial Justice:  A Service of Lament and Confession
Sunday, October 14,2018 - 6 pm, Sanctuary @FPCBerkeley Rev. Yolanda M. Norton

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

The orange Pledge button is now up on the Space For Grace page. Check it out! http://t.co/hULioKlU5E

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

Be sure to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Geneva and McKinley Halls tomorrow! http://t.co/hULioKlU5E

[First Pres Berkeley @FPCBerkeley]

Have you seen the latest Space for Grace video? Want to check out the devotional? It's wonderful http://t.co/hULioKlU5E