by FPCO_shawn | Nov 8, 2021 | First Church News
Energy Independence for First Church Campus? Buildings & Grounds Committee Considers Options At the August meeting of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, a major project was reviewed that could eventually move the entire First Church campus toward energy... 
by FPCO_shawn | Nov 8, 2021 | First Church News
Perspectives on Asian American Identity Shared, More Discussion & Action Considered Twenty-seven people attended a Building the Beloved Community discussion of United, an essay from Cathy Park Hong’s collection entitled Minor Feelings: An Asian American... 
by FPCO_shawn | Nov 8, 2021 | First Church News
First Church Welcomes New Community Partner, The Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus On Tuesday evening in the Fellowship Hall, the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus began preparation for their fall concert. The Chorus recently became First Church’s newest tenant, renting a new office... 
by FPCO_shawn | Nov 8, 2021 | First Church News
Deacons Welcome Judy Rowan as New Moderator, Thank Julia Marquez for Service First Church Deacons met on Zoom, Tuesday, August 10, at 7 pm. The eight deacons, elected by the congregation, are responsible for administering compassionate care to the First Church... by FPCO_shawn | Nov 8, 2021 | First Church News
Godly Play Foundation Commits to Anti-Racism; First Church Adds New Stories to Curriculum By Di Pagel, Godly Play ConsultantLike many Christian organizations committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Godly Play Foundation recently became more intentional... 
by FPCO_shawn | Nov 8, 2021 | First Church News
Keeping People Moving Through Difficult Transitions: ReCares Goes the Distance Every Friday afternoon, a queue stretches its way up the church parking ramp and onto 27th Street – it consists of a diverse group that includes all ages, races, and walks-of-life. They...