Berkeley Friends Church

08Mar 2017 by Stephanie Strait

Message for March 5, 2017

Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church. The speaker is BFC member Dorothy Kakimoto. The scripture is 2 Peter 1:3-8. [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/March-5_2017-message-only.mp3"][/audio]

07Mar 2017 by Stephanie Strait

Message for February 26, 2017

Reflections, Sermons

Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church. The speaker is Pastor Brian C. Young. The scripture reading is Matthew 6:1-6. [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Feb26_2017_message-only.mp3"][/audio]

02Mar 2017 by Pastor

Sunday, 3/5, @BFC: Trustees, Sunday School, Worship, Fellowship!

Events

This Sunday, 3/5, the Trustees are the first ones to arrive, gathering for their monthly meeting at 9 AM. Then Sunday School for children and adults convenes at 10 AM, including the second session of the new membership/intro to Quakerism class, in the fellowship hall (it's not too late to join the group!). We gather for Worship at 11 AM, with singing, praying, and entering into stillness together, blessed by a message from Dorothy Kakimoto based on II Peter 1.Fellowship time follows worship. And don't forget that the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee is meeting midweek--Thursday, 3/9, at 7 PM, beginning with a pizza dinner... Hope to have you with us!

23Feb 2017 by Pastor

Media from Quaker Heritage Day Weekend, 2017

Quaker Heritage Day, Reflections

Quaker Heritage Day 2017 was quite a success! Thanks to everyone who participated, and especially to those who coordinated the program, food, and book table. We are posting several items for those who couldn't be there, or for those who were but would like to reflect more on Marcelle Martin's ministry. First, a video of Marcelle telling the story of the Woodhouse, from the afternoon session: ; Full-length video of all three sessions will be coming soon! Second, the handouts from the day (all three together in one file). Third, the audio of Marcelle's Sunday message for worship, "A Community of Faithfulness," based on the story of David & Goliath from I Sam 17: [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-19-message-only.mp3"][/audio] Watch this space for more!

20Feb 2017 by Stephanie Strait

Message for February 19, 2017

Sermons

Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church. The speaker is our Quaker Heritage Day 2017 speaker Marcelle Martin. The scripture is 1 Samuel 17:34-50. [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-19-message-only.mp3"][/audio]

16Feb 2017 by Pastor

This weekend, 2/17-19, @BFC: WARSF, QHD, Singing Ensemble, Sunday School, Worship, Meeting for Business

Events

It's one of the biggest weekends of the year at Berkeley Friends Church! Here's what's happening: First, we are hosting the annual meetings of the Western Association of the Religious Society of Friends (WARSF). WARSF is the larger association of Friends that we are part of. All are welcome to attend the Board of Oversight meeting, tomorrow evening, Friday 2/17, at 6:30 PM (for dinner, meeting to follow at 7:15), and the general Meeting of Members, following Quaker Heritage Day on Saturday 2/18 at 3:45 PM. Then on Saturday, 2/18, we have Quaker Heritage Day 2017! Speaker is Marcelle Martin, on her book Our Life is Love, about the ten stages of the Quaker spiritual journey. Please join us! See this page for full details. Finally, on Sunday, 2/19, join…

10Feb 2017 by Pastor

This weekend, 2/11 & 12, @BFC: Harvest Day, S&F, Sunday School, Worship, Singing Ensemble

Events

Tomorrow, Saturday, 2/11 is the bimonthly Harvest Day for the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project, from 9:30 AM to noon. If you haven't brought in your green bag yet, you can do so anytime between 10 and noon. And if you'd like to help with the harvest, please contact Pantry Director Sara Webber. Then on Sunday, 2/12, we'll begin with the Stewardship & Finance Committee, meeting at 9 AM. The regular Sunday School classes for adults & kids follow at 10 AM. Then we gather for Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, with song and prayer and our monthly time of extended corporate quiet (second rather than third Sunday this month). Fellowship time follows worship, and then the Singing Ensemble rehearses at 1 PM. We hope to have you with us…

07Feb 2017 by Pastor

Reminder: Quaker Heritage Day 2017 is coming up!

Quaker Heritage Day

Just a Friendly reminder that Quaker Heritage Day 2017 is coming up at Berkeley Friends Church! If you're coming and haven't let us know, please take a moment to register online. We hope to see you on the 18th! Here are the details: Our Life is Love with Marcelle Martin The Spirit-filled movement of early Quakerism demonstrates how a community collectively surrendering to the inward Light of Christ can actively participate in the divine transformation of human society, making divine Love and Truth more tangible and visible... ten elements of the spiritual journey experienced by the first Quakers and by Friends in our time... [can be] grouped into three sections: Awakening, Convincement, and Faithfulness. Please join us at Berkeley Friends Church on Saturday, February 18, 2017, to explore these dimensions…

03Feb 2017 by Pastor

This weekend, 2/4 & 5, @BFC: FCNL event, Green bags, Trustees, Sunday School, Worship!

Events

This Saturday, 2/4, please join us for The World We Seek: We Can Live It, a reception with Diane Randall, Executive Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Diane will give updates on FCNL's current priorities in Washington, vision for the future, and their new capital campaign. 4 to 6 PM; refreshments provided. Then on Sunday, 2/5, the Trustees gather to consider the care of our building and grounds at 9 AM. Then Sunday School for children and adults convenes at 10 AM. We gather for Worship at 11 AM, in song, prayer, silence, and a focused meditation on the story of Joseph and his brothers from Charles Blue.Fellowship time follows worship. And don't forget that the Missionary, Outhreach and Christian Education Committee is meeting midweek--Thursday, 2/9, at 7…

30Jan 2017 by Stephanie Strait

Message for January 29, 2017

Sermons

Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church. The speaker is pastor Brian C. Young. The scripture is Matthew 5:43-48: [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-29-message-only.mp3"][/audio]