First Pres Restoring Justice

08/06/2024

Join us!

Project Peace East Bay's Days of Service allow you and your brothers and sisters in Christ to be a part of God's mercy and grace in the East Bay. First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley is pleased to partner with Project Peace on their next Day of Service, Saturday, September 28, from 9 am to 12 pm!

Project Peace connects East Bay faith-based groups and community members with schools and non-profits.

Project Peace's vision is for a more economically and socially sustainable East Bay, and we believe that begins with rolling up our sleeves and working together in our local community. We come together across backgrounds and take ownership of the communities we live in.

This event is free, but, because there are limited number of spots for volunteers, we ask that you please REGISTER HERE:
https://projectpeace.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2386872

What does a Day of Service look like?

Typical activities include:

Landscaping
Book sorting
Cleaning
Organizing
Painting
Bringing donated items per community sites' requests
You can look forward to:

Getting your hands dirty addressing real needs, right here in your neighborhood.
Learning about great work happening at your site.
Coming together to serve our shared community with people from different backgrounds.
Important Reminders

1) This event is free, but sites have limited volunteer spots. Please register in advance so that you (and your friends) can be sure to serve at the site that most interests you.

2) Children need to be registered (except Littles under 5). Please check posted age requirements. There will be no childcare, but supervised children are welcome at most sites unless posted otherwise.

3) All volunteers are reminded to follow any health & safety protocols that your site requires, since they serve vulnerable communities. Be prepared to wear a mask just in case.

05/09/2024

Friends, please join us Tuesday, May 14, at the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood Theater for a special screening of the new Paramount+ film Afghan Dreamers.

Following the screening, we are joined by longtime Mission partners 1951 Coffee, Oakland International High School, and International Refugee Committee, who will discuss their work with refugee communities and other efforts to transform the world.

Registration closes May 10, after which tickets might be available at the theater.
bit.ly/elmwooddreamers

03/27/2024

SPACE IS LIMITED! Register now:
bit.ly/elmwooddreamers

Join us Tuesday, May 14, from 7-9 pm at the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood Theater (2966 College Avenue, Berkeley)! First Pres Berkeley is pleased to present a special screening of the new award-winning Paramount+ film, Afghan Dreamers, which follows an unlikely group of Afghan school girls who dared defy traditional Afghan gender roles to compete in robotics... and in doing to helped transform a people & nation!

Following the film, the Producers are joined by representatives of three longstanding First Pres mission partners-- Oakland International High School, 1951 Coffee, and IRC | International Rescue Committee - Aiding refugees and ... -- who will discuss their ongoing work with refugees including those fleeing the Taliban regime.

Members of an all-girl robotics team from Afghanistan struggle to succeed in international competitions, while combating their male-dominated culture and the

10/20/2022

Please join First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley on Saturday, November 5, for a Day of Service with our Mission partner
Project Peace East Bay.

Proclaim God's love by living it out in our community!

Register here: https://projectpeaceeastbay.org