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This coming Sunday is one of those rare ones when we have no committee meetings, no special events, nothing but the opportunity to be with one another in Christ's presence: Sunday School classes for young and older convene at 10 AM. Then we meet for Worship at 11 AM, singing thankfully to God, lifting up our praises and petitions, waiting in silence, and hearing another message from the story of David the shepherd king (II Samuel 7:1-17). Joyful fellowship follows afterward, for however long Friends choose to stay. And that's it--please join us for unhurried worship of God and fellowship with one another!

Here's the weekly rundown for this coming Sunday, 8/16: The Singing Ensemble will gather for rehearsal at 9 AM. Then our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults will meet at 10 AM. Worship is at 11 AM, with our monthly time of extended open worship. A potluck lunch follows worship, and then we meet for our Monthly Meeting with a Concern for Business at 1 PM. Members are expected to participate, and attenders and guests are welcome as well. Please join us as we gather in the Presence!

Here's the rundown for this weekend: 1) On Saturday, 8/8, the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project will have its bi-monthly Harvest Day, from about 10 AM to noon. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Food Pantry Director Sara Webber to see if help is needed (often volunteers are a bit short in the summer months). If you need to bring in your green bag, you can drop it off any time during those hours. 2) On Sunday, 8/9, we begin with our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults, at 10 AM. Worship is at 11 AM, with singing, prayer, stillness as we wait on the Lord, and another message in an intermittent series on the story of David from I & II Samuel. Then there's fellowship time, and then…

Dear Friends: Here comes Eighth Month! Because it's an even-numbered month, that means that the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project's Harvest Day is coming up, on 8/8. But our collection day for our contributions is this Sunday, 8/2, so please bring your green bags with you, and bring them into worship! As to Sunday's schedule: the Trustees will start things off, meeting at 9 AM. Then we'll convene our regular Sunday School classes for kids & adults, at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will join together in song, prayer, and silence, and Dorothy will bring a message based on Galatians chap. 6 and chap. 5. Fellowship time follows worship, and then at 1 PM, the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee will meet. We hope to…

Dear Friends: This weekend at Berkeley Friends Church, there's a goodly amount going on: 1) On Saturday, 6/13, the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project will have its bi-monthly Harvest Day, from about 10 AM to noon. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Food Pantry Director Sara Webber to see if help is needed. If you need to bring in your green bag, you can drop it off any time during those hours. 2) On Sunday, 6/14, we begin with our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults, at 10 AM. Worship is at 11 AM, with singing, prayer, stillness as we wait on the Lord, and a message on the anointing of David, from 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13. Fellowship time follows worship, and then the Singing Ensemble will rehearse…

Dear Friends: We were missing a lot of people today at worship, so I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of these upcoming events: 1) This Tuesday, 5/5, is East Bay Gives Day, sponsored by the East Bay Community Foundation. This 24-hour online giving event is a great way to donate to not-for-profit organizations going fantastic work in the East Bay, including the Berkeley Food Pantry. $150,000 in awards will be given out to participating organizations for the most unique donors in a given hour, or the largest amount raised in an hour, etc. Any time on Tuesday between midnight at 11:59 PM, please log in and donate to help the Food Pantry at https://eastbaygives.org/#npo/berkeley-food-pantry. (Note: unfortunately, donations must be made via the above website in order to count…

Dear Friends: Hot enough for you? :)  This coming Sunday, 5/3 at Berkeley Friends Church begins with the Trustees meeting at 9 AM. Then our regular Sunday School classes for children and adults meet at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will gather in song, prayer, and quiet waiting, accompanied by a message from Charles Blue on the (very brief) book of Philemon: "No longer a slave, but a brother!" Then comes fellowship time, followed by the Missionary, Outreach and Christian Education Committee, meeting at 1 PM. Please join us for service, study, worship & fellowship! -- 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/

Dear Friends: It's a full weekend at BFC: 1) On Saturday, 4/25, the big Spring Yard Sale to benefit the Food Pantry kicks off at 9 AM and runs 'til 2 PM! There will be books and other media, home furnishings, kitchenware and glassware, small electronics, knick knacks and collectibles, and much more!  Still clearing out your closets and have some things to donate? Tomorrow, Friday 4/24 is your last chance to bring that stuff in. Donations will be accepted from 2 PM – 5 PM tomorrow. See the attached for details on what will and won't be accepted. 2) Then, on Sunday, 4/26, things start with our Sunday School classes for children and adults, at 10 AM. In Meeting for Worship at 11 AM, we will join together in…