Berkeley Friends Church

13Nov 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @BFC: Pantry bag packing, Singing Ensemble, Sunday School, Stewardship Sunday, Monthly Meeting

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Dear Friends: Another active weekend at Berkeley Friends Church! Here's what's what: 1) Saturday morning, 11/15, will be our second Thanksgiving bag packing event for the many families from Berkeley and Albany that depend on the Food Pantry in the holiday season. Come anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM; we will try to pack many more bags than we were able to the first time. Note also that a Food Pantry work crew will also be painting the reception room on Saturday--if you'd rather paint than pack, they might need some assistance. 2) On Sunday, 11/16, the Singing Ensemble will rehearse at 9 AM; then our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults will meet at 10 AM (parents: don't forget the special party for Kirsten and the…

06Nov 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @BFC: Pantry cleanup II, Half-Marathon, S&F, Sunday School, Worship, Singing Ensemble

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Dear Friends: It's another full weekend at BFC: 1) This Saturday, 11/8, the Food Pantry will have another all-day work day to clean and do painting prep work. The scheduled time is 9 AM to 5 PM. If you can help for some time in there, please contact Pantry Director Sara Webber at director@berkeleyfoodpantry.org. 2) On Sunday, 11/9, don't forget about the Berkeley Half Marathon--see my separate message for info on street closures and the course map. Once you get to BFC, things start at 9 AM with the Stewardship & Finance Committee. At 10 AM, we'll have our regular Sunday School classes for adults & children. Meeting for Worship begins at 11 AM, with corporate prayer, song & silence, and a reflection from the pulpit. Fellowship time follows worship,…

30Oct 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @ BFC: Pantry cleanup, Trustees, Sunday School, Worship, Thanksgiving Bag Packing

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It seems like we'll be in high gear for the next couple of weeks, as Thanksgiving approaches--here's what's going on: 1) This Saturday, 11/1, the Food Pantry will have an all-day work day to clean and begin making some changes related to the Alameda County Community Food Bank's recent inspection. The scheduled time is 9 AM to 5 PM. There are plenty of things to do, especially if you already know your way around the Pantry. Regardless, if you can help, please contact Pantry Director Sara Webber. 2) On Sunday, 11/26, things start at 9 AM with the Trustees Committee meeting. Then at 10 AM we'll have our regular Sunday School classes for adults & children. Meeting for Worship begins at 11 AM, with corporate prayer, song & silence, more…

23Oct 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @BFC: Movie Night, Pantry Work Day, Sunday School, Worship, PECSC

Events, Movie Night

The end of the month is often busy at BFC, and Tenth Month is no exception: 1) Tomorrow, Friday, 10/24, is our monthly Friday Night at the Movies. This month's film is "Brother Sun, Sister Moon," Franco Zeffirelli's 1972 biopic of Francis of Assisi. Zeffirelli concentrates on the early story of Francesco, a boy who renounces his wealthy upbringing to serve God, and gathers around him a crew of misfit disciples. They are also joined by Clare, who is also sympathetic to the plight of the poor. With music by Donovan, this lavishly photographed film is a treat for the senses, and is not often seen. See attached for more. ADMISSION IS FREE! Doors open for refreshments at 6:30 PM; film at 7:00, with discussion following. Remember that this is…

09Oct 2014 by Pastor

This weekend at BFC: Harvest Day, Sunday School, Worship, Singing Ensemble

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Dear Friends: Here is what's on the horizon this weekend at BFC: 1) On Saturday, 10/11, we'll have the bimonthly Harvest Day for the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project. All of the donations from the various neighborhoods will be coming in to the Food Pantry that morning. This time around, the Food Pantry has a large volunteer group coming from Cal, so unless you've been asked personally, volunteers will not be needed. But: if you're participating in BFC's "neighborhood" and didn't bring in your bag last Sunday, you're welcome to bring yours by any time between 10:30 AM and noon. 2) Then on Sunday, 10/12, we will begin with Sunday School at 10 AM for children and adults. In worship at 11 AM, we will gather for song, prayer, a spoken…

02Oct 2014 by Pastor

This Sunday @BFC: Trustees, Sunday School, Worship, MOCE

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Dear Friends: Here is the schedule for this coming Sunday: The Trustees Committee bats first, meeting at 9 AM. Then, at 10 AM, we'll have our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we gather in song, prayer, and quiet, and hear a message from Steve Sims: "Show Me the Fruit," drawn from Matthew 21. Fellowship time follows worship, and then the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee will meet at 1 PM. -- 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/

25Sep 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @BFC: Movie Night, Work Day, Sunday School & Worship, Nonviolent Peace Force

Events, Movie Night

Dear Friends: Much activity this weekend at BFC: 1) Tomorrow, Friday, 9/26, is our monthly Friday Night at the Movies. This month's film is the 2012 Chilean drama No. It's an engaging portrayal that follows a hot-shot ad executive who creates a controversial media campaign opposing military dictator Augusto Pinochet during the referendum on Pinochet's presidency in 1988. In Spanish with English subtitles; strong language advisory. See attached for more. ADMISSION IS FREE! Doors open for refreshments at 6:30 PM; film at 7:00, with discussion following. 2) On Saturday, 9/27, we will have a Work Day to take care of the grounds. We'll be concentrating on trimming trees & bushes, weeding, and other outside tasks. We'll work from 10 AM to 2 PM; please bring your gardening tools and a…

18Sep 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @BFC: Memorial for Len Williams, Singing Ensemble, Sunday School, Worship, Baby Dedication, Monthly Meeting

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Dear Friends: 1) This Saturday, 9/20, we will gather to celebrate the life of Lynn Leonard (Len) Williams. Service begins at 1 PM. We will need help with setup starting at 11:30 AM; if you can help and haven't yet told me, please drop me a line. 2) On Sunday, 9/21, the Singing Ensemble will start things off with rehearsal at 9 AM; then our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults will meet at 10 AM. We gather for worship at 11 AM, with our regular monthly extended time of open worship, and a special observance: welcoming baby Leila Remington Bowie into our meeting and dedicating her to the Lord! The Singing Ensemble will also offer ministry in music. The monthly potluck lunch follows worship; please bring a…

15Aug 2014 by Pastor

New Groups Forming this Fall: The Good and Beautiful God

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Dear Friends: Are you wanting to go deeper in your life with God? Have you ever been frustrated when it seems like you're not making progress? Would you like the opportunity to learn with and support others in the journey towards Christ-likeness? Ministry and Counsel is forming one or more small groups to engage in a quarter-long study this fall of The Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith. Smith is a well-regarded Christian writer who teaches at Friends University (Wichita, KS) and has worked with Richard Foster's Renovare movement for many years. The Good and Beautiful God starts from the understanding that we all carry around with us many false narratives about God: “God wants me to try harder;” “God blesses me when I'm good and punishes me…

07Aug 2014 by Pastor

This weekend @BFC: Harvest Day, Sunday School, Worship, Singing Ensemble

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Dear Friends: Our busy August continues, with the following goings-on this weekend: 1) On Saturday, 8/9, we'll have the bimonthly Harvest Day for the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project. All of the donations from the various neighborhoods will be coming in to the Food Pantry that morning. Volunteers are always appreciated to receive, weigh, sort and store the food! Please let Brian know if you can be there. You can come by as early as 10:00 AM and there will be things to do through 1 PM. And if you're participating in BFC's "neighborhood" and didn't bring in your bag last Sunday, you're welcome to bring yours by any time between 10:30 AM and noon. 2) Then on Sunday, 8/10, we will begin with Sunday School at 10 AM for children…