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On Friday, April 2, at 7:30 pm, weather permitting, all are invited to gather outside at Berkey for a Good Friday Vigil. This service will include hymns, scriptures, and prayers as we remember Jesus’ passion and our participation in it. Everyone will be asked to observe social distancing and to wear masks.

On Easter morning, April 4, join us as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection by gathering outside at Berkey to sing Easter carols (8:30 a.m., masks/social distancing, weather permitting). Then, you are invited to participate in our Easter worship service via Zoom beginning at 10:00 am. During our worship service, we will be observing communion. Please prepare your […]

Our Lenten theme is “Deep calls to Deep.” We call on God from the depths of our hearts with a wide range of emotions. Jesus experienced times of loneliness, sadness, hurt, anger, disappointment, uncertainty, and grief. That is part of being human. Another part of being human is needing each other. God never intended us […]

Our new songbook, Voices Together, arrived at the church building a few weeks ago. Since then, we have been enjoying songs from the new songbook during our worship services. We have a number of extra copies that you are welcome to either borrow or purchase. Available books and sign-out sheets are on the table by the […]

This is the 6th year for the Berkey Avenue Youth Summer Camp designated fund.  Once again this year, 50+ youth from the Berkey Avenue congregation are eligible to attend a week of summer camp at either Camp Amigo (ages 4 thru 18) or Camp Friedenswald (grades 1 thru 12). Last year 2 youth received assistance […]

Just a reminder that if you need to connect with someone on one of the church commissions, you can find out who is serving on each commission by clicking the link “Handbook, Commissions, & Appointments,” located under the Resources tab. A link to information for the Committees serving under each commission can be found by […]

Richard Kauffman will not be at the Brew next Wednesday morning, March 31. He will resume hours at the Brew the following Wednesday, April 7.

The Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests will be conducting a Sunday School class over 5 weeks, starting April 18, about how we can become a more welcoming church. Subjects will range from why welcoming matters, terminology, and theological richness. All are welcome to attend via Zoom, following worship. If you have any questions, you […]

Berkey’s library: View our list of books, alphabetized by title.