by Chris Weber | Dec 20, 2021 | First Church News
Carols & Lessons Sunday, December 19, 10 am We will be joined by Brass Over Bridges quintet for a traditional Advent service of Carols and Lessons, with a special focus on examining the “Song of Mary,” in which Mary rejoices at God’s promise to “lift the lowly,... 
by Chris Weber | Dec 20, 2021 | First Church News
Ceasefire Night Walk Calls For Peace Amid Gun Violence With Oakland’s gun-homicide count reaching 138 deaths as of publication, First Church members joined Faith in Action East Bay for a second “Night Walk,” joining other faith communities in Oakland in calling for an... 
by Chris Weber | Dec 20, 2021 | First Church News
Student Concerts Bring Sounds of Joy to First Church A standing-room only crowd filled First Church for the Oakland School for the Arts annual Winter Concert on Friday evening. Performers included various middle school and high school level ensemble groups, performing... 
by Chris Weber | Nov 20, 2021 | First Church News
Rev. Matt Prinz Installed as 19th Pastor of First Church On November 14, representatives from the San Francisco Presbytery and as far south as El Cajon, California, were welcomed for the installation of Rev. Matt Prinz as pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Matt is... 
by Chris Weber | Nov 20, 2021 | First Church News
With Gun Violence Soaring, Churches March for Peace When the City of Oakland experienced its one hundredth gun homicide in September, the City Council declared a public health emergency. Since then, the toll has risen to 119 shooting deaths, just shy of the 120...