Events

Dear Friends: Here comes Eighth Month! Because it's an even-numbered month, that means that the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project's Harvest Day is coming up, on 8/8. But our collection day for our contributions is this Sunday, 8/2, so please bring your green bags with you, and bring them into worship! As to Sunday's schedule: the Trustees will start things off, meeting at 9 AM. Then we'll convene our regular Sunday School classes for kids & adults, at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will join together in song, prayer, and silence, and Dorothy will bring a message based on Galatians chap. 6 and chap. 5. Fellowship time follows worship, and then at 1 PM, the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee will meet. We hope to…

Dear Friends: This weekend at Berkeley Friends Church, there's a goodly amount going on: 1) On Saturday, 6/13, the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project will have its bi-monthly Harvest Day, from about 10 AM to noon. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Food Pantry Director Sara Webber to see if help is needed. If you need to bring in your green bag, you can drop it off any time during those hours. 2) On Sunday, 6/14, we begin with our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults, at 10 AM. Worship is at 11 AM, with singing, prayer, stillness as we wait on the Lord, and a message on the anointing of David, from 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13. Fellowship time follows worship, and then the Singing Ensemble will rehearse…

Dear Friends: We were missing a lot of people today at worship, so I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of these upcoming events: 1) This Tuesday, 5/5, is East Bay Gives Day, sponsored by the East Bay Community Foundation. This 24-hour online giving event is a great way to donate to not-for-profit organizations going fantastic work in the East Bay, including the Berkeley Food Pantry. $150,000 in awards will be given out to participating organizations for the most unique donors in a given hour, or the largest amount raised in an hour, etc. Any time on Tuesday between midnight at 11:59 PM, please log in and donate to help the Food Pantry at https://eastbaygives.org/#npo/berkeley-food-pantry. (Note: unfortunately, donations must be made via the above website in order to count…

Dear Friends: Hot enough for you? :)  This coming Sunday, 5/3 at Berkeley Friends Church begins with the Trustees meeting at 9 AM. Then our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults meet at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will gather in song, prayer, and quiet waiting, accompanied by a message from Charles Blue on the (very brief) book of Philemon: "No longer a slave, but a brother!" Then comes fellowship time, followed by the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee, meeting at 1 PM. Please join us for service, study, worship & fellowship! -- In Christ's Light, Brian Young Pastor, Berkeley Friends Church O: 510-524-4112 C: 510-355-6715 Connect with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/berkeleyfriendschurch/

Dear Friends: It's a full weekend at BFC: 1) On Saturday, 4/25, the big Spring Yard Sale to benefit the Food Pantry kicks off at 9 AM and runs 'til 2 PM! There will be books and other media, home furnishings, kitchenware and glassware, small electronics, knick knacks and collectibles, and much more!  Still clearing out your closets and have some things to donate? Tomorrow, Friday 4/24 is your last chance to bring that stuff in. Donations will be accepted from 2 PM – 5 PM tomorrow. See the attached for details on what will and won't be accepted. 2) Then, on Sunday, 4/26, things start with our Sunday School classes for children and adults, at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will join together in…

Dear Friends: Here are the happenings for this weekend at Berkeley Friends Church: 1) This Saturday, 4/18, the Peace, Environment and Christian Social Concerns Committee will be accepting donations for the upcoming yard sale from 1 PM to 5 PM. Don't forget that saleable items are restricted to: household items (kitchenware, knick knacks etc.); SMALL furniture (end tables, lamps, stools, desk chairs, bookshelves); tools; children's toys; books, DVDs, CDs; hats & scarves; and jewelry. (If you have something for the sale but can't make it Saturday, see the attached flyer for other times this coming week--but remember, no donations will be accepted on the day of the sale, 4/25!) 2) Then, on Sunday, 4/19, the Singing Ensemble are the first folks in the building, rehearsing at 9 AM. Then our…

Dear Friends: Here's what's going on this weekend at Berkeley Friends Church: 1) On Saturday, 4/11, the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project will have its bi-monthly Harvest Day, from about 10 AM to noon. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Food Pantry Director Sara Webber to see if help is needed. If you need to bring in your green bag, you can drop it off any time during those hours. Then from 1 PM to 5 PM, the Peace, Environment and Christian Social Concerns Committee will be accepting donations for the yard sale later this month. Don't forget that saleable items are restricted to: household items (kitchenware, knick knacks etc.); SMALL furniture (end tables, lamps, stools, desk chairs, bookshelves); tools; children's toys; books, DVDs, CDs; hats & scarves; and jewelry. 2)…

Dear Friends: This Sunday, 3/22, we will begin with our Sunday School classes for children and adults, at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will join together in song, prayer, and silence, accompanied by a message from John 12:20-33. Fellowship time follows worship, and then at 1 PM, the Peace, Environment & Christian Social Concerns Committee will meet. Please gather with us as we seek to be still together in God's presence! -- In Christ's Light, Brian Young Pastor, Berkeley Friends Church O: 510-524-4112 C: 510-355-6715 Connect with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/berkeleyfriendschurch/

Dear Friends: Things are a bit less busy around here since the dust has settled following Quaker Heritage Day... here's the rundown for this Sunday: This Sunday, 3/1, the Trustees Committee bats first, convening at 9 AM. Then our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults meet at 10 AM. In meeting for worship at 11 AM, we will gather in song, prayer, and quiet waiting, accompanied by a message from guest speaker Liz Sims entitled, "God's Extravagant Gift," based in part on Matthew 25:14-30. Fellowship time follows worship, and then the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee meets at 1 PM. We hope you will join us for service, study, worship & fellowship! -- In Christ's Light, Brian Young Pastor, Berkeley Friends Church O: 510-524-4112 C: 510-355-6715 Connect with…

Dear Friends: One of the most full weekends of the year is upon us! Here are some reminders: 1) We are hosting the annual meetings of the Western Association of the Religious Society of Friends (WARSF), the larger association of which we are a part. Tomorrow night, Friday, 2/20, the Board of Oversight will gather beginning at 6:30 PM for dinner followed by a meeting. Representatives from BFC and Whittier First Friends Church are expected. Then, the Meeting of Members will convene on Saturday, 2/21, at approximately 3:45 PM, following the close of Quaker Heritage Day. Among other things, at the Meeting of Members, we will hear updates from Friends organizations that WARSF connects us to, including Friends United Meeting (FUM), the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Friends Committee…