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Beginning next Sunday, September 1, we will once again staff the nursery with volunteers. Because of the age range of Berkey kids, infants through three year olds will now be in the nursery together. Age four and older are encouraged to remain in the sanctuary with their parents and enjoy activities located in the bookcase in […]

Our final week of Summer Sunday School is this Sunday, August 25. Enjoy one of these class options: Input/Discussion: “Brene Brown Talk,” led by Anna Sawatzky in the sanctuary. Activity: Water games, led by Mark Yoder. Meet in the fellowship hall for directions. (Parents: You may wish to bring dry clothing or towels for your […]

Berkey’s Church Retreat will be at Amigo Centre, Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17.

Continue to bring your coins and bills for My Coins Count. Our donations provide water resources to vulnerable people around the world. This work involves building steam wells, drilling wells, sand dams, cisterns, and providing pumps, piping and/or filters – all to provide better access to those who don’t have clean water for their critical […]

The Getting-to-Know Board will be updated at the end of August. If you have a new photo that you would like the office to use for the board and/or the directory, send your photo to Jenny Hooley before August 28. Alternatively, you may request a photo taken of you at church; simply contact Jenny in the office.

The Prayer Circle of three to five people meets routinely on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. in the church offices. We pray for Berkey members who have shared joys and concerns during the worship service, by using the blue prayer cards, or through individual concerns specifically expressed to us. All prayer requests are kept confidential. […]

Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness, by Leslie Verner who says real hospitality is not having a Pinterest-perfect table. True hospitality is not clean, comfortable, or controlled. It is an invitation to enter a sacred space together with friends and strangers.  Verner shares stories of life around the table and how […]

Berkey is hosting a blood drive for American Red Cross on September 6, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. You may schedule your appointment now by visiting the American Red Cross website, calling Red Cross (1-800-733-2367), or by contacting Jenny Hooley in the office. Many people in our community, including members of our church, have benefited […]

Are business meetings not your thing? Would you rather spend your time with fun kids playing outside, doing crafts, or watching a movie? If you answered yes to any of the above, then consider volunteering for childcare during the next congregational meeting on August 18. Contact Jenny Hooley in the office if you are interested.