news and announcements
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Marriage Enrichment - Thursdays for 6 weeks, beginning June 4, 6-8pm
Thursdays, June 4th - July 9th, 6-8pm
College Avenue Presbyterian Church
Single? Nearly married? Newly married? Lost track of how long you have been married?
Whether you are currently not in a relationship, or you are in a strong relationship and want to make it even better, or you are having difficulties and need help, we hope this six week seminar will enrich your marriage and help your relationship attain its highest potential.
The Art and Science of Love - In this groundbreaking workshop via DVD format, leading relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman teach powerful information and tools for building and maintaining a loving and successful relationship. Read more at www.gottman.com/marriage/video_workshop/
Childcare will be provided for those who RSVP with the number of children.
Sunday Community Meals - Dinner in Rockridge
Sunday, July 12 – 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Please plan to stay after the service and join us for lunch in Berkeley or dinner in Rockridge this summer. Don’t be surprised if you even see a taco truck outside church a few times. Prices will vary between $7-10 per adult and $4-5 per child.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Eat, Pray, Sing
Thursday, July 16, 6:00-8:00pm
College Avenue Presbyterian Church
Please join us at College Avenue Presbyterian Church for an evening of eating, praying, and singing. The eating will begin at 6:00pm; the praying and singing will begin at 7pm and will last one hour.
Sunday Community Meals - Lunch in Berkeley
Sunday, July 19 – 11:15am to 12:00pm
Please plan to stay after the service and join us for lunch in Berkeley or dinner in Rockridge this summer. Don’t be surprised if you even see a taco truck outside church a few times. Prices will vary between $7-10 per adult and $4-5 per child.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Sunday Community Meals - Dinner in Rockridge
Sunday, July 26 – 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Please plan to stay after the service and join us for lunch in Berkeley or dinner in Rockridge this summer. Don’t be surprised if you even see a taco truck outside church a few times. Prices will vary between $7-10 per adult and $4-5 per child.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Out of the Ashes: A Project Peace Film Festival
Friday, July 31, 7 -10:30pm
Join us for a special evening at Gaia Arts Center (2120 Allston Way, Berkeley) as we screen four short films by Bay Area female filmmakers, followed by a panel discussion. Doors open at 7 PM, films begin at 7:30. $10 admission includes drink and snacks; all proceeds benefit Project Peace East Bay and Oakland Elizabeth House. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.projectpeaceeastbay.org.
Cornerstone
Saturday, August 1 at 6pm
These monthly gatherings are for folks 40+ who want foster relationships and think creatively about investing in the broader community. Please contact Diane Smith with questions at dianeesmith@earthlink.net.
Sunday Community Meals - Lunch in Berkeley
Sunday, August 2 – 11:15am to 12:00pm
Please plan to stay after the service and join us for lunch in Berkeley or dinner in Rockridge this summer. Don’t be surprised if you even see a taco truck outside church a few times. Prices will vary between $7-10 per adult and $4-5 per child.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Sunday Community Meals - Dinner in Rockridge
Sunday, August 9 – 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Please plan to stay after the service and join us for lunch in Berkeley or dinner in Rockridge this summer. Don’t be surprised if you even see a taco truck outside church a few times. Prices will vary between $7-10 per adult and $4-5 per child.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Members Meeting
Sunday, August 23, 12-1pm & 6:30-7:30pm
Members of Christ Church, please join the Christ Church Pastoral Staff to (1) discuss the state of our vision both for the church and broader community and to (2) pray over our hopes, fears, dreams and needs. Because we highly value the input of our members, and have only two member meetings per year, we consider these meetings essential to the health of our church, and assume that all members will be able to attend unless providentially hindered.
Connection at Christ Church
Sunday, August 23, 12-1:30pm & 6:30-8pm
If you are new to Christ Church within the last year, Connection at Christ Church is a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know other new folks, hear our story, learn about our vision and mission, and ask questions.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Christ Church at the Park
Sunday, August 30 at 11am
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
In lieu of our regular worship services in Berkeley and Rockridge, both sites will convene at Temescal Regional Recreation Area for the following festivities:
11:00 Worship service
11:45 This year at Christ Church
12:15 Picnic and fun
Bring a picnic blanket, a folding chair, footballs and frisbees. We will be serving Top Dogs (with a vegetarian option), the cost will be $3 per person, and kids eat free. We kindly ask that you bring the following for up to a dozen people:
Last name A-G: Drinks
Last name H-P: Chips/Fruit
Last name Q-Z: Dessert
This is a wonderful opportunity to bring along friends, neighbors, and co-workers and introduce them to the Christ Church community in a beautiful, fun, and relaxed setting.
The picnic site is called North Temescal. The parking lot adjacent to the site is located just off Broadway, next to Hwy 24. Parking in the lot is $5/car (if the kiosk is attended!). Street parking is free.
Summer Book Study and Support Group for Women
Mondays, beginning June 15, 7-8:30pm
Join us for a 12-week study of Dan Allender’s book The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. While this book was written primarily for victims of sexual abuse, it is also immeasurably helpful for those healing from emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, no matter how minor or seemingly insignificant it has been in your life. This group is intended to be a safe haven for women to be encouraged to move out of shame and bondage and into joy and freedom. Please contact Laura Figueroa for more information: laurabfig@gmail.com. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Meeting location TBD.
Connection at Christ Church
Saturday, September 12, 5-7:30pm
If you are new to Christ Church within the last year, Connection at Christ Church is a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know other new folks, hear our story, learn about our vision and mission, and ask questions. Our gathering is a potluck dinner at a pastor’s home, and we will let you know what to bring after we finalize the guest list.
Curious?
Sundays, September 20 through October 11, 12-1pm in Berkeley / 6:30-7:30pm in Rockridge
Curious? is a conversation designed for those who are exploring spirituality, investigating Christianity or new to the Christian faith. It meets several times per year and is led by the pastoral staff of Christ Church.
Curious?
Sundays, September 20 through October 11, 12-1pm in Berkeley / 6:30-7:30pm in Rockridge
Curious? is a conversation designed for those who are exploring spirituality, investigating Christianity or new to the Christian faith. It meets several times per year and is led by the pastoral staff of Christ Church.
Cornerstone
Saturday, October 3 at 6pm
Cornerstone is open to those in the Christ Church body who are 40+, as well as anyone else who enjoys their company. The group seeks to:1) provide friendship and support for those in this demographic; and 2) use our talents, gifts and experience to support Christ Church and her mission in the wider community.