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This summer we will be focusing on Joy throughout our worship services. The following services have been planned using this theme: July 8–Sabbath Re-creation, Mag will preach. July 15–Baptism Sunday. Gathering at the church for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and carpooling to Camp Mack to celebrate the baptism of Alex Miller. July 22–Joy amidst Anxiety–congregants […]

In the spirit of joy and fun, you are invited to contribute to the game, “Berkey’s Top 10.” Themes for the next couple of weeks include: Now-July 7: Top 10 things that are never heard said at Berkey. July 8-14: Top 10 excuses for not biking to church on Sunday. Submit your game contributions to Lois […]

Berkey’s Baptism Sunday is next Sunday, July 15. Plan to come to the church at 9:00 a.m.for breakfast. Please bring a finger food dish to share. Examples are hard boiled eggs, mini quiche, cheese, ham, mini muffins, sweet rolls, or fruit, etc. Paper supplies and drink will be provided. At 9:45 a.m., we will carpool […]

To help reunite immigrant children with their families, we are raising funds by hosting a rummage sale on July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., here at Berkey. The money will be sent to organizations who are working to reunite detained immigrant families. Please consider ways you can be involved by donating items for the […]

The July 22 outdoor option for Nurture Hour will be a river prayer walk led by Jennifer Schrock. Meet at Shanklin Park at 11:00 a.m. (Park in the main lot and bear left at the fountain to the northwest shelter.) We will take a leisurely walk on the Shanklin-Mullet Trail, stopping to pray for the […]

Have you ever wanted to get to know other Berkey attenders more intimately, or outside of small group and Sunday mornings? Perhaps you’d enjoy a church retreat! Please fill out this short survey and let us know your thoughts. Feel free to direct any further questions to Patrick Buller, Naomi Kern or Vanessa Adcock.

Please continue to consult the wall with the feedback provided from the 3 sessions of the Third World Cafe. We invite you to keep thinking and praying about where God is leading our church in regards to becoming a welcoming congregation to the LGBTQ community. SLT will be meeting and discerning about next steps over […]

Berkey’s solar system has produced 58% of the electricity we have used. Solar production is close to projections, but our electricity usage is about 19% above projections so far this year. View the chart below or for more information, visit the Creation Care page on the Berkey website.

Three books have been added to our library: Soul Tending: A Journey into the Heart of Sabbath, by Anita Amstutz, displays field notes and a road map from the author’s own Sabbath keeping practice for the 21st century–a practice rooted in tradition but whose tenets can be applied to practices fit for our present hectic […]