Senior Minister Molly Baskette cites recent scientific work on the effects of controlled doses of psychedelics to treat some mental illness, to explore the power of awe. Awe allows us to enter into a larger awareness that expands beyond ourselves.

September 27, 2020 • 10 am • Hold On: To What is True • Rev. Molly Baskette • First Church Berkeley UCC

On Pride Sunday, Minister of Community Life Rachel Bauman reflects on the gifts of queer folk can “shine” when they are included in faith communities and can fully claim God’s love.

February 9, 2020 • 10 am • Ernest Larkins • First Church Berkeley UCC firstchurchberkeley.org

December 15, 2019 • 10 am • “The Desert Will Rejoice” • Molly Baskette • First Church Berkeley UCC Isaiah 35:1-10 firstchurchberkeley.org

Loi Almeron shares that our internal structure is changing day by day whether it is seen or unseen. These unseen experiences are where can put our focus, rather than on temporary externalities. In the face of the struggle, we must not lose heart.

Minister of Art Communication Phil Porter suggests that some of the characteristics of progressive Christians have may prepare them for the difficult challenge of dealing with climate change,

August 30, 2020 • 10 am • Molly Baskette • First Church Berkeley UCC firstchurchberkeley.org Full service: https://youtu.be/icj8XvIkM70

In the wake of the fire at First Church Berkeley, Young Adult Minister Kit Novotny reflects on the experience of “awe,” a complex mix of fear and wonder, of dread and reverence.

July 5, 2020 • 10 am • Yoke Over Easy • Rev. Kit Novotny • First Church Berkeley UCC firstchurchberkeley.org