House Worship!

Join us this Friday for house worship, hosted by Tricia Crispens!  Gather around 7pm, with worship beginning around 7:30pm.  Stay as long as you like.  Click here to go to facebook event.

Location: 1149 Norwood Ave. Oakland, Ca 94610


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Men's Summit - Register Today!

Men -

We have an all-church men's retreat coming up, March 19th-21st.  It's going to be quite a fun, full weekend at Redwood Glen Conference Center in the Santa Cruz Mtns, with Highland Games on Saturday (feel free to bring your kilts!), small groups, former First Pres pastor Doug Bunnell speaking, and plenty of free time to relax & recreate.

Register now - scholarships are available... we want everyone who wants to be there to come, regardless of ability to pay!

Winter Retreat Survey

For those who went on the Winter Retreat, please let us know your feedback!

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFpFU3dxMncxcTNwc1dmZ2RwWlEtV0E6MA

We're in the midst of planning a spring and summer retreat, so if you have any ideas.... email me or post a comment here!  Current ideas include a hostel in downtown Sacramento, a cabin in Truckee or camping nearby... but we're open to whatever y'all have in mind!

Fun Friday 2/12!

We're revamping the format for Fun Friday!
Taco & Burrito Bar - 6:30pm
Mixer around 7pm
NOOMA Video "Flame" @ 7:30pm
Done around 8:30pm

Meet in the College Lounge - See you there!

Watch a preview of "Flame."

See the full video here.

Hunger Justice Leader Opportunity - Bread for the World

An opportunity for persons interested in hunger justice issues, sponsored by Bread for the World:

Do you have what it takes to be Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does?

  

Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Then they too will commit to going back to their communities to lead advocacy efforts.

  

Please apply now to take part in this powerful opportunity to:

• Gain skills in advocacy, team-building, and community organizing.
• Connect with like-minded young leaders from across the United States.
• Explore the biblical foundations of faith and justice.
• Speak out on Capitol Hill by visiting members of Congress.

The application deadline is March 12, so don’t wait. Apply now.

Young Adult Tahoe Photos

Facebook | Mika Pritchard-Berman's Photos - First Pres: Young Adult Tahoe Photos

YAL Winter Retreat

Friday Film Fundraiser

Middle Eastern Film and Food Night

What: The fantastic film "Garbage Dreams" and a simple Middle Eastern dinner
When: Friday January 22 at 7 pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, Geneva Hall Room 202
How Much: $15 for students/unemployed; $20/25 for others (as you are able)
Why:

1. To see a great film about a poor community in Cairo Egypt (www.garbagedreams.com)
2. To hear about the work Amy will be doing among a poor community in the Middle East
3. To help support the ministry that Amy will be joining (proceeds from this film night will go towards her ministry).

Buy tickets at the door, but RSVP ahead of time is helpful.

Contact Renjit at renjitm@gmail.com for more info or to RSVP

A note on parking: Pay parking is available in the First Pres garage (even FPCB members need to pay because this is not an official church event.)