June 21
The Promise of Liberation, Isaiah 61:1
Jeremiah Wade Olsen, Guest Speaker
Rev. Sarah Alexander, liturgist
On this Father's Day Sunday, we remember the 630,000 fathers who are incarcerated in America's jails and prisons today. We examine what the Bible says about prisons and find that incarceration in the Bible was often unjustified and targeted vulnerable people. God promises comfort to those in prison and ultimately promises liberation.

June 28
Follow My Lead, Romans 6:12-23 NRSVUE, Genesis 22:1-14
Angela H. Montgomery, Ministerial Intern, Guest Speaker
Rev. Sarah Alexander, liturgist
Our daily Christian journey is all about the choices we make. People's perceptions of Christ and the church are sometimes formed based on our behaviors. Keep the story of Abraham binding Issac in mind as we examine the topic of influences.

July 5
God Gives the Growth, 1 Corinthians 3: 1-11
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching
Brief Summary: The church in Corinth was often arguing about who was better, including in this passage where they were arguing over whose leadership was better. Paul reminds them that no one leader is better than the other, for all leaders in the church live into the role that God gives them. As we are starting a new chapter in the life of Berkley First, this is a reminder for our congregation: God is at the center of all we do. God directs us. God gives us parts to play. God grows us. We are simply a community of believers doing our best to follow God, together.

July 12
Rev. Chad Oyer preaching

July 19
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching

August 2
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching

August 8
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching

August16
Rev.Carl Gladstone preaching

August 23
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching

August 30
Rev. Elizabeth Hurd preaching