This Sunday March 3, 2019

Sun 9:00 AM Trustees

Sun 10:00 AM Sunday School (no children’s Sunday School this week)

Sun 11:00 AM Worship

Sun 12:15 PM Lunch

Sun 1:00 PM Missionary Outreach and Christian Education

Tues 7:15 PM Bible Study and Prayer Meeting

In the face of a stranger, in the greeting of a friend, we see our Lord, Jesus Christ. In the love of Christ, we welcome you to worship with us.

Worship Sharing  this week- Bring a scripture passage, song, prayer or other Spirit-filled reflection to worship.  Instead of listening to one speaker give a message, there will be space for you to share some of how God has been working in your heart.

Directory Update: If you need to change, add or otherwise edit your church directory entry, please do so on the provided paper copy after worship during the next few weeks, or email Tina at office@berkeleyfriendschurch.org

Choir will meet next Sunday, March 10 at 1:00 PM

Earlham School of Religion Dinner on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 PM. Brent Walsh, the new director of alumni and student engagement, will be here to speak with alumni, current students, people interested in religious education and training and the generally curious.  Vegan soup, bread and salad provided.

The next quarterly gathering of the Christian Friends Conference – Western Region will be held on Sat, March 23, here at BFC. You are invited to take part in waiting worship and Bible reading in the manner of Conservative Friends, and to share fellowship and an open discussion with Christian Quakers from around the Bay Area and beyond. 9 AM – 3 PM. Beverages and bagels will be provided in the morning; please bring your own lunch. See the information table in the lobby for a schedule with full details.

Quaker Christianity 101: What does it mean for us to be Friends of Jesus? This spring Berkeley Friends Church will be exploring the basics of Christianity- the stories of the Bible, the power of the gospel, the live of community in Jesus. We hope you’ll join us for the following sessions, on Sundays from 12:30-2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall: 3/24- The Bible from A to Z, 3/31- Who is Jesus? 4/7- What is the Church? 4/14- The Bible and the Word of God, 5/6– The Gospel Applied, 5/12– Exploring our Spiritual Gifts, 5/26- Letting Our Light Shine

Free Ben Lomond Quaker Center workshops are available through the church’s membership subscription. A complete list for the year is on the table in the back. The next workshop is Quaker Revival with Paul Buckley from March 19-24. If interested in this or any other workshop on the list, please let John Maurer or Faith Kelley know ASAP.