Berkeley Friends Church

SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School

SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; download bulletin

TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study

WED 8:00 PM– Membership Class

Come, let us worship the Lord our God, for the Lord is our God, and we are the Lord’s people. As we wait upon the Lord, let us open our ears, that we might both hear and heed the word of the Lord. As we wait upon the Lord, let us open our eyes, that we might both see and perceive the will of the Lord. As we wait upon the Lord, let us open our hearts. that we might understand with our hearts and turn to the Lord for healing.

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Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  Jesus, Christ and Servant of God: Meditations on the Gospel According to John by David Johnson. You do not need to have read or have a copy of the book available as we read a section and then discuss.

Sunday July 19, Monthly Meeting for Business will be at 1:15 PM

Happy Hour – Friday July 24 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Join us on the BFC Zoom for a time of hanging out, checking in and enjoying human interaction.

Whittier First Friends is inviting all rising first through eighth graders to their Peace Camp July 13-17 from 10:00-11:30 on Zoom. The theme “Colors of Peace” will focus the sessions on appreciating diversity and finding peace. Planned activities include stories, crafts, “visiting” speakers, and interactive games. If you’d like to participate, please register soon so that the materials can be mailed to your child. Ask Faith Kelley for the registration form.

Census 2020: Don’t forget to respond to your notice either online, by phone or by paper form after April 8th. The census will only ask 9 questions and by law cannot be shared with anyone including ICE, the police, or other government agencies. An undercount will have a huge effect on our area. For example, if we have an undercount of 6% in Alameda County, the county will lose $1 billion over 10 years. For more information see the Census website.

SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School

SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; download bulletin

TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study

WED 8:00 PM– Membership Class

FRI 8:00 PM– Happy Hour Hangout

Come to a time of rest. Come, bearing burdens and cares. Place your lives in the loving hands of God. God heals our spirits and strengthen us. Trust in God who is always with us. Come to God in faith and trust for God’s healing mercies.

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Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  Jesus, Christ and Servant of God: Meditations on the Gospel According to John by David Johnson. You do not need to have read or have a copy of the book available as we read a section and then discuss.

Happy Hour – Friday July 10 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Join us on the BFC Zoom for a time of hanging out, checking in and enjoying human interaction.

Whittier First Friends is inviting all rising first through eighth graders to their Peace Camp July 13-17 from 10:00-11:30 on Zoom. The theme “Colors of Peace” will focus the sessions on appreciating diversity and finding peace. Planned activities include stories, crafts, “visiting” speakers, and interactive games. If you’d like to participate, please register soon so that the materials can be mailed to your child. Ask Faith Kelley for the registration form.

Census 2020: Don’t forget to respond to your notice either online, by phone or by paper form after April 8th. The census will only ask 9 questions and by law cannot be shared with anyone including ICE, the police, or other government agencies. An undercount will have a huge effect on our area. For example, if we have an undercount of 6% in Alameda County, the county will lose $1 billion over 10 years. For more information see the Census website.

SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School

SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; order of worship

TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study

WED 8:00 PM– Membership Class

Something new is stirring in our church, O Lord. A different voice comes to us. Make us ready to receive this new Word. Open our hearts and renew our spirits. Let us be the voice of welcome, the spirit of joy. Let us be those who bring the life-giving waters to others.

Log into our Zoom meetings

Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  Jesus, Christ and Servant of God: Meditations on the Gospel According to John by David Johnson. You do not need to have read or have a copy of the book available as we read a section and then discuss.

Happy Hour – Friday July 10 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Join us on the BFC Zoom for a time of hanging out, checking in and enjoying human interaction.

Whittier First Friends is inviting all rising first through eighth graders to their Peace Camp July 13-17 from 10:00-11:30 on Zoom. The theme “Colors of Peace” will focus the sessions on appreciating diversity and finding peace. Planned activities include stories, crafts, “visiting” speakers, and interactive games. If you’d like to participate, please register soon so that the materials can be mailed to your child. Ask Faith Kelley for the registration form.

Census 2020: Don’t forget to respond to your notice either online, by phone or by paper form after April 8th. The census will only ask 9 questions and by law cannot be shared with anyone including ICE, the police, or other government agencies. An undercount will have a huge effect on our area. For example, if we have an undercount of 6% in Alameda County, the county will lose $1 billion over 10 years. For more information see the Census website.

SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School

SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; order of worship

SUN 1:00 PM– Monthly Meeting for Business

TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study

WED 8:00 PM– Membership Class

SAT 4:00 PM– All Ages and Stages Worship

The God of love opens our eyes to see the suffering of all our sisters and brothers. The God of justice opens our ears to hear those who cry out. The God of healing opens our hearts to acknowledge and share our own pain and the pain of others. In the power of the Spirit, we know the truth, and the truth will set us free from all bondage and blindness.

Log into our Zoom meetings

Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  Jesus, Christ and Servant of God: Meditations on the Gospel According to John by David Johnson. You do not need to have read or have a copy of the book available as we read a section and then discuss.

Happy Hour – Friday July 10 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Join us on the BFC Zoom for a time of hanging out, checking in and enjoying human interaction.

Special All Ages and Stages Worship on Saturday, June 27 at 4:00 PM. This intergenerational time of learning and worship will be interactive and energetic – using our whole bodies, minds and souls. While great for families with kids, all are welcome to come and join in.

Census 2020: Don’t forget to respond to your notice either online, by phone or by paper form after April 8th. The census will only ask 9 questions and by law cannot be shared with anyone including ICE, the police, or other government agencies. An undercount will have a huge effect on our area. For example, if we have an undercount of 6% in Alameda County, the county will lose $1 billion over 10 years. For more information see the Census website.

SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; order of worship

TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study

WED 8:00 PM– Membership Class

FRI 8:00 PM– Happy Hour Hangout

Out of deep need, we enter your holy temple, O Lord, seeking your presence and your guidance. As Jesus charged his waiting disciples, deliver now your charge to us. And lead us, as he led them, into the fields white unto harvest, that we may become faithful laborers in your vineyard.

Log into our Zoom meetings

Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  Jesus, Christ and Servant of God: Meditations on the Gospel According to John by David Johnson. You do not need to have read or have a copy of the book available as we read a section and then discuss.

Happy Hour – Friday June 19 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Join us on the BFC Zoom for a time of hanging out, checking in and enjoying human interaction.

Special All Ages and Stages Worship on Saturday, June 27 at 4:00 PM. This intergenerational time of learning and worship will be interactive and energetic – using our whole bodies, minds and souls. While great for families with kids, all are welcome to come and join in.

Census 2020: Don’t forget to respond to your notice either online, by phone or by paper form after April 8th. The census will only ask 9 questions and by law cannot be shared with anyone including ICE, the police, or other government agencies. An undercount will have a huge effect on our area. For example, if we have an undercount of 6% in Alameda County, the county will lose $1 billion over 10 years. For more information see the Census website.

SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; prayer requests and announcements

TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study

WED 8:00 PM– Membership Class

God is with us, right here and now. We open our lives to our creator. God cares for us and gives us glory. We open our hearts to our creator. God appoints us keepers of the earth. We dedicate ourselves to our creator.

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We will be joining Whittier First Friends Church for their Zoom worship on this Sunday June 7 at 11:00 AM. Whittier is also a part of the Western Association of Friends along with BFC.

Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  Jesus, Christ and Servant of God: Meditations on the Gospel According to John by David Johnson.

Happy Hour – Friday June 19 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Join us on the BFC Zoom for a time of hanging out, checking in and enjoying human interaction.

Special All Ages and Stages Worship on Saturday, June 27 at 4:00 PM. This intergenerational time of learning and worship will be interactive and energetic – using our whole bodies, minds and souls. While great for families with kids, all are welcome to come and join in.

Annual Gathering for Sierra-Cascades Yearly Meeting of Friends will be virtual via Zoom due to the current pandemic. They are now accepting registrations for the sessions, which will be June 12-14, 2020. Please send an email to [email protected] with your name, email address, Church or Meeting affiliation if you have one, the names of your family members who will be online with you and which session(s) you plan to attend. Families and couples are asked to use one screen per family unit in order to help with logistics. You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link for any session. More information can be found on their website.

Census 2020: Don’t forget to respond to your notice either online, by phone or by paper form after April 8th. The census will only ask 9 questions and by law cannot be shared with anyone including ICE, the police, or other government agencies. An undercount will have a huge effect on our area. For example, if we have an undercount of 6% in Alameda County, the county will lose $1 billion over 10 years. For more information see the Census website.

Barclay College is offering a free summer course on “Centering Down in a Time of Frenzy.” It will be held June 8-28 through an online portal
which allows for flexible scheduling of reading and online discussion. Aaron Stokes, their Director of Online Learning, is the instructor.
This three-week course teaches the longtime Quaker practice of Centering Down as an alternative approach to the worries of the season. Contact Aaron Stokes at [email protected] to register.