Message for August 15, 2021

Events, Reflections, Sermons
Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church, “Choosing Wisdom.” The speaker is Micah Bales. The passage from scripture is 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14. [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GMT20210815-181809_Recording-Choosing-Wisdom-processed.mp3"][/audio]
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This Sunday August 15, 2021

Events
SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; download bulletin SUN 1:15 PM- Monthly Meeting for Business TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study As we gather in a sacred moment for a sacred purpose, let us make the most of our time together. As we sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, let us make the most of our time together. As we respond to the melody in our hearts, let us make the most of our time together. We come to worship the Lord our God. Log into our Zoom meetings Bible Study is 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  “Jesus and Nonviolence” by Walter Wink. In this book Wink argues that Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the…
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Message for August 8, 2021

Events, Reflections, Sermons
Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church, “I Am the Bread of Life.” The speaker is Micah Bales. The passage from scripture is John 6:35, 41-51. [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GMT20210808-181950_Recording-I-Am-the-Bread-of-Life-processed.mp3"][/audio]
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This Sunday August 8, 2021

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SUN 10:00 AM- Adult Sunday School SUN 11:00 AM– Intergenerational Meeting for Worship; download bulletin TUE 7:30 PM- Bible Study We come to worship for many reasons; we come because we need to meet you; we come out of habit, or because someone made us come; we come because we hope the music will lift our spirits; we come because we are hungry for your word; we come because we want to see our friends; we come because we want to make friends; we come because you are the friend we need most of all. Touch each person with your divine presence: shape us into the church that you want us to be. Log into our Zoom meetings Bible Study is 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is…
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This Sunday August 1, 2021

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SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship with Whittier First Friends Church; download bulletin Blessed be the Lord of Hosts, who cleanses and heals our lives. Blessed be the Holy One, who brings us from despair to hope. Blessed be the Giver of Life, who nurtures and comforts us. Let us praise God with our whole hearts and souls! Log into our Zoom meetings Bible Study is canceled this week and will return on 8/10. It starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  “Jesus and Nonviolence” by Walter Wink. In this book Wink argues that Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the dominant and death-dealing powers of our consumerist culture and fractured world. You do not have to own or have read…
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Message for July 25, 2021

Events, Reflections, Sermons
Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church, “Landfall.” The speakers are David Thompson (scripture) and Micah Bales (message). The passage from scripture is John 6:1-21. [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GMT20210725-181153_Recording-Landfall-processed.mp3"][/audio] (We apologize for the poor audio quality between approximately the 2m30s and 7m00s marks.)
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This Sunday July 25, 2021

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SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; download bulletin TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study Come, rest your spirits in the Lord. This is a place of peace and hope, where all may be fed and healed. Come, place your trust in God who is always near you. Open our hearts, Lord, to hear your word and feel your presence. Log into our Zoom meetings Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  “Jesus and Nonviolence” by Walter Wink. In this book Wink argues that Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the dominant and death-dealing powers of our consumerist culture and fractured world. You do not have to own or have read the book ahead of time to participate.…
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This Sunday July 18, 2021

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SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; download bulletin SUN 1:15 PM- Monthly Meeting for Business TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study Come, out of your busy lives to a quiet time and place. Our souls thirst for some peace and quiet. Come, and rest in the Lord who will restore your souls. Our lives need moments of rest. Come and find the quiet center. Come, be at peace. Praise God who offers to us a shelter and resting place. Log into our Zoom meetings Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  “Jesus and Nonviolence” by Walter Wink. In this book Wink argues that Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the dominant and death-dealing powers of our consumerist…
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Message for July 11, 2021

Events, Reflections, Sermons
Listen to the most recent message from Sunday worship at Berkeley Friends Church, “Who is this King of Glory?” The speaker is Micah Bales. Please click this link for today's passage from scripture, Psalm 24. (I apologize for failing to start the recording soon enough. We join Micah mid-message.) [audio mp3="http://www.berkeleyfriendschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GMT20210711-181149_Recording-Who-is-this-King-of-Glory-processed.mp3"][/audio]
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This Sunday July 11, 2021

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SUN 10:00 AM– Adult Sunday School SUN 11:00 AM– Meeting for Worship; download bulletin TUE 7:30 PM– Bible Study Jesus calls us! Jesus calls us here from far and near to hear a message of peace. Whether you feel far from God, or near to God, this peace can be yours this morning, a gift from the God of grace. Log into our Zoom meetings Bible Study starts 7:30 PM on Tuesdays via Zoom. Bible Study is currently reading  “Jesus and Nonviolence” by Walter Wink. In this book Wink argues that Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the dominant and death-dealing powers of our consumerist culture and fractured world. You do not have to own or have read the book ahead of time to participate. Next Sunday, July 18th,…
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