This Sunday September 15, 2019

Sun 10:00 AM Sunday School (children downstairs)

Sun 11:00 AM Worship 

Sun 12:15 PM Fellowship Time

Sun 1:00 PM Monthly Business Meeting

Tues 7:15 PM Bible Study and Prayer Meeting

How do we know when God is with us? There are times when we are led where we do not plan to go. Let us come to the time of worship, open ourselves to God, and begin our journey.

Today we will be having our Monthly Business Meeting preceded by a Potluck Lunch.  A $3 contribution is requested if you have not brought a dish.  First time guests do not need to pay.

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 and can be found online. The next workshop is Holiness: the Soul of Quakerism by Carole Spencer September 27-29. If interested in this or any other workshop on the list, please let John Maurer or Faith Kelley know ASAP.

You are invited to a Fellowship Brunch and Conversation on Sat, Sept. 28 in El Cerrito (Tomi’s house) from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Please RSVP to Tomi by Mon, Sept. 23.  The conversation topic: For you, where does our Peace Testimony sit in relation to the Second Amendment?

On Sun, Oct 6, from 12:30 to 3PM, a community outdoor BBQ will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Berkeley Food Pantry.  Grilled meats, vegetarian options and sides will be provided.  Come enjoy the food and each other’s company on the playground at the church.  Please RSVP by September 22.

The Berkeley Food Pantry will have a Yard Sale on Sat, Oct 19, from 10 to 2. Deadline for donations is Oct 7.  We kindly request that you don’t donate large or bulky items, shoes or clothing.  Please contact Dharma at director@berkeleyfoodpantry.org if you can help or donate.

Alternatives to Violence (AVP)’s Conflict Resolution Workshop will take place at the church building on Saturday October 12, 19, and 26 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Come to this three part series to learn how to deal with interpersonal conflict in healthy, straightforward, and productive ways. Suggested donation of $35 to $100. Breakfast and lunch provided. Advance registration required by emailing avpbaybridge@gmail.com or calling Amy at (510) 394-2622.