Events

Dear Friends: It's a very full weekend at Berkeley Friends Church this time around--and much of August is going to be busy! 1) This Saturday, 8/2, we host the first of a two-part Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshop. AVP offers experiential, hands-on workshops that empower people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect for all, community building, cooperation, creative conflict resolution and trust. The workshop  is a full day; registration & snacks are at 8:30 AM, and the program begins at 9. The second workshop will be Saturday, 8/16. A sliding-scale donation is requested. For more information, see the attached flyer, and if you want to register, contact Dorothy Kakimoto ASAP. 2) Then, on Sunday, 8/3, don't forget that we are going to bring all of the church’s contributions…

It's another busy buzzing weekend at Berkeley Friends Church--here's the rundown:1) A reminder about registration for Quaker Heritage Day, which is a week from Saturday (4/12): if you would like lunch or child care on the 12th, please register by tomorrow, Friday, 4/4. The online registration is quick and easy, and you can pay at the door on the 12th. 2) On Saturday, 4/5, 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! You can come by as early as 9:00 AM and there will be things to do through 12:30 PM. And if you're participating in…

Dear Friends: This Sunday, 3/16, the Singing Ensemble will rehearse at 9 AM. Sunday School classes for children and adults, including the Quakerism class, meet at 10 AM. The Body gathers for worship at 11 AM, with shared song, prayer, and our monthly extended time of waiting upon the Lord in stillness. Our monthly potluck lunch follows worship; please bring a dish to share if you can, or a few dollars to help with the purchase of supplies. (If you are bringing something to eat, please also bring a list of ingredients so that people know what's in your dish.) Then at 1 PM, there will be the Monthly Meeting with a Concern for Business. Members should please attend, and all others are welcome. Note that while the Singing Ensemble…

Dear Friends: First off, don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM on Sunday. Then later on Sunday, 3/9, the activities begin with the Stewardship and Finance Committee meeting at 9 AM. Then at 10 AM, our Sunday School groups for adults and children  will  meet, including the Quakerism/membership class. In worship at 11 AM, we will gather to sing, pray and listen together, with a message related to Mark 9:30-37. Fellowship time follows worship, and then the SInging Ensemble will rehearse at 1 PM. And in case you missed it, the Knit & Crochet Fellowship will not meet this Saturday. Details about future meetings are TBA. -- In Christ's Light, Brian Young Pastor,…

Dear Friends: Here is what is going on this weekend at Berkeley Friends Church: 1) This Saturday, 2/15, the Knit & Crochet Fellowship will gather at 11 AM in the fellowship hall. Come and see what these crafty folks are up to! 2) Then, on Sunday, 2/16, the Singing Ensemble will rehearse at 9 AM. Sunday School classes for children and adults, including the new Quakerism class, meet at 10 AM. We gather for worship at 11 AM, including a message on Mark 8:34-9:1, and the Singing Ensemble presenting a special piece, "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place," by Johannes Brahms. Our monthly potluck lunch follows worship; please bring a dish to share if you can, or a few dollars to help with the purchase of supplies. (If you are…

Dear Friends: Here are the happenings for this weekend at Berkeley Friends Church: 1) On Saturday, 2/8, 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 donations! You can come by as early as 9:30 AM and there will be things to do through 1 PM. It looks like rain, so don't forget your rain gear. Also, 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  AM and 12:30 PM. 2) On Sunday, 2/9, the morning begins with the Stewardship and Finance Committee,…