Building on the meaningful midweek prayer times during Lent, Leah and Sylvia will be co-facilitating an ongoing prayer gathering twice a month. These hour-long Zoom calls will be a space to sing, reflect, and pray for one another, and for the wider world.
Building on the meaningful midweek prayer times during Lent, Leah and Sylvia will be co-facilitating an ongoing prayer gathering twice a month. These hour-long Zoom calls will be a space to sing, reflect, and pray for one another, and for the wider world.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a joyful day of summer celebration with the Haven community! Our annual Field Day is a chance to soak up the sunshine, enjoy a delicious potluck BBQ, play games, and just relax with friends—new and old.
Looking for a way to connect, build deeper relationships, and grow spiritually with others at Haven? David will be hosting a monthly community small group at 6:00 PM on the fourth Sunday of every month, beginning March 23rd, at his home in Berkeley.
You’re cordially invited to our annual Haven Leaders’ Retreat on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Washington Elementary in Berkeley.
Building on the meaningful midweek prayer times during Lent, Leah and Sylvia will be co-facilitating an ongoing prayer gathering twice a month. These hour-long Zoom calls will be a space to sing, reflect, and pray for one another, and for the wider world.
Join us this Sunday for a joyful Intergenerational Service as we kick off the summer season together! With our Haven Kids’ Director recovering from surgery, we’re taking this opportunity to gather all ages in one shared space for a special morning of connection, creativity, and celebration.
Instead of our usual teaching and discussion, we’ll have:
🧩 Games & Group Activities
🎨 Creative Stations for Art & Expression
🙏 Moments of Spiritual Reflection
🎶 Worship We Can All Sing Along To
Whether you’re 5 or 75, we hope you’ll join us for this playful, meaningful, and joy-filled Sunday service. Bring your whole self, and maybe a friend too, and let’s make this a morning to remember!
As we head into this weekend’s No Kings Day of Defiance, a number of Haven folks are planning to show up at actions around the Bay and we’d love to help you connect with others if you’re attending!
Haven is joining faith communities across the East Bay for the Right of Return Pilgrimage, a day-long act of prayerful solidarity organized by the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) and Interfaith4Ceasefire.
Building on the meaningful midweek prayer times during Lent, Leah and Sylvia will be co-facilitating an ongoing prayer gathering twice a month. These hour-long Zoom calls will be a space to sing, reflect, and pray for one another, and for the wider world.
Right after our Sunday, June 1st service, we’re hosting a vibrant Pride Pizza Party—and everyone’s invited! Bring your friends, family, and best rainbow attire as we honor love, joy, and the beauty of LGBTQIA+ lives in a space that celebrates and uplifts them.
Looking for a way to connect, build deeper relationships, and grow spiritually with others at Haven? David will be hosting a monthly community small group at 6:00 PM on the fourth Sunday of every month, beginning March 23rd, at his home in Berkeley.
As we journey through Lent's season of reflection and renewal, we invite you outdoors to realign your body and spirit with the natural world.
Game Night is back! Join Joanna & Jess for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition over board games. This is a recurring event each month—unless our hosts have a scheduling conflict—so mark your calendars!
📅 Next Game Night: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Albany (Contact Joanna or Jess for the exact address)
🥤 Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share!
📩 RSVP & Questions: Reach out to Jo or Jess to RSVP, get the address, or check on any scheduling changes.
Looking forward to gaming and connecting with you all! 🎲♟️
Looking for a way to connect, build deeper relationships, and grow spiritually with others at Haven? David will be hosting a monthly community small group at 6:00 PM on the fourth Sunday of every month, beginning March 23rd, at his home in Berkeley.
As winter fades and spring bursts into bloom, Haven Berkeley joyfully invites you to our Easter celebration! Join us as we honor the spirit of resurrection and renewal with a morning of worship, music, and a festive gathering filled with community and connection.
As we continue through the season of Lent, we invite you to a time of reflection, connection, and prayer. Our Good Friday gathering will be a space to remember the journey to the cross, sit with the weight of this sacred day, and prepare our hearts for Easter.
🕢 Schedule:
6:30-7:30 PM – The first hour will be a time for connection and refreshments.
7:30-8:30 PM – Hybrid service (in-person + Zoom).
📍 Two in-person locations:
🏠 The DeWitt's on the Peninsula (Check weekly newsletter to RSVP!)
🏠 The Prince’s in the East Bay (Check weekly newsletter to RSVP!)
Zoom info will be shared prior to the service.
We hope you’ll join us in this meaningful time of reflection.
Monday, April 14th at 7:00 PM
Help us get ready for our Easter Sunday celebration! Join us for a one-hour Zoom on Monday, April 14th at 7:00 PM as we coordinate final details for potluck, setup, music, and more. Whether you’re already signed up to help or just curious about how you can pitch in, all are welcome!
If you’d like to join, check your newsletter for Zoom info!
Or email our Director of Operations!
Our Lenten Extended Worship Sunday has been moved to April 13th, from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, as part of our Palm Sunday gathering.
On Sunday, April 6th, following service (1:00–2:00 PM), we’ll gather over lunch for a deeper discussion of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer book.
Looking for a way to connect, build deeper relationships, and grow spiritually with others at Haven? David will be hosting a monthly community small group at 6:00 PM on the fourth Sunday of every month, beginning March 23rd, at his home in Berkeley.
Throughout Lent, Leah will be hosting a Wednesday Midweek Prayer Zoom from 12:00 - 12:55 PM. This will be a time to pause, reflect, and pray together in the middle of the week.
Throughout Lent, Leah will be hosting a Wednesday Midweek Prayer Zoom from 12:00 - 12:55 PM. This will be a time to pause, reflect, and pray together in the middle of the week.
Game Night is back! Join Joanna & Jess for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition over board games. This is a recurring event each month—unless our hosts have a scheduling conflict—so mark your calendars!
📅 Next Game Night: Saturday, March 8, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Albany (Contact Joanna or Jess for the exact address)
🥤 Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share!
📩 RSVP & Questions: Reach out to Jo or Jess to RSVP, get the address, or check on any scheduling changes.
Looking forward to gaming and connecting with you all! 🎲♟️
📅 Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9, 2025
📍 City of Refuge UCC, Oakland, CA
Folks at a nearby inclusive church (City of Refuge) have invited us to participate in this upcoming event:
Kathy Baldock—author, LGBTQ+ advocate, and founder of Canyonwalker Connections—is a leading expert on the history of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, especially within socially conservative Christian and political spheres.
Her book, Forging a Sacred Weapon: How the Bible Became Anti-Gay, explores the history behind how the word “homosexual” was first mistranslated into the Bible in 1946. The documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture follows this groundbreaking research.
Leah is hoping to attend at least some of the weekend and welcomes others to join her! If you’re interested, reach out to Leah to coordinate.
Join us for either or both of these events:
📖 Forging a Sacred Weapon Seminar – Saturday, March 8, 9 AM – 5 PM
🎬 1946 Film Screening & Q&R – Sunday, March 9, 1 PM – 4 PM
For more info on the event, check out this link!
As we enter the season of Lent, we invite you to a time of reflection, connection, and prayer. Our Ash Wednesday gathering will be a space to center ourselves, acknowledge our need for grace, and prepare our hearts for the journey ahead.
🕢 Schedule:
6:30-8:30 PM – The first hour will be a time for connection and refreshments.
7:30-8:30 PM – Hybrid service (in-person + Zoom).
📍 Two in-person locations:
🏠 The DeWitts’ on the Peninsula (RSVP Kim to get exact address!)
🏠 The Princes’ in the East Bay (RSVP Ginny to get the exact address!)
Zoom info will be shared prior to the service.
Save the date!
A similar Good Friday hybrid service will be held on April 18th
with the Martens’ hosting in the East Bay.
Join us this Sunday, February 16th, as we welcome Maria Sottile as our Guest Worship Leader! Maria is an East Coaster making her way to the Bay Area. She’s a wife, a mom to two grown sons, and a brand-new grandma! With a deep love for music ministry, she has served as a Music Minister at her home church in New Jersey and is excited to worship with us at Haven.
Don’t miss this special Sunday!
Join us to help shape Haven’s calendar for 2025! If you have events you’d like Haven to remember or add to the schedule, now is the time to share them.
📍 Where: Mountain View
🕥 When: Sunday, February 9th, 10:30 AM
📩 RSVP to luca to get the exact address!
🥞 Pancakes (or waffles…TBD) will be provided! You’re welcome to bring a brunch-type food or beverage to share. Let’s enjoy good food and good company while planning for the year ahead!
We’re thrilled to welcome back Jenn Ayala Luna (she/they) as our guest worship leader this Sunday!
Jenn, an Oakland native, has been leading worship in Christian communities across the Bay Area for 10 years—sometimes in both Spanish and English. Their ministry is all about creating an authentic, Spirit-filled communal experience where people of all identities and life stages can encounter the divine.
With a deep passion for making space for BIPOC, disabled, and queer folks, Jenn seeks to cultivate belonging and amplify voices that need to be heard.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to worship with them! 🎵✨
🎳 Bowling Connection Sunday – Sign Up Now! 🎳
We’re planning a fun and family-friendly Bowling Connection Sunday in the East Bay, and we’d love for you to join us! Mark your calendars for the fourth Sunday of the month, January 26th, and get ready for an afternoon of strikes, spares, and good company.
📍 Where: Bowlero Alameda, 300 Park St.
📅 When: Sunday, January 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
💰 Costs:
• Bowlers (includes bowling, games, and food): $20 for 17 and under | $25 for 18 and up
• Non-bowlers (just food & fellowship): $15 per person
✨ What’s Included:
🎳 Two hours of bowling
👟 Shoe rental
🪙 20 arcade credits per person ($10 value)
🥤 Unlimited soft drinks
🍕 Pizza, chicken tenders, and fries
Haven will subsidize a significant portion of the cost to make this a fantastic deal for all! If you’d like to participate but need financial assistance, reach out to us—scholarship funds are available through the Haven Benevolence Fund.
Come have fun over board games with others from Haven.
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Address: Albany! Contact Joanna or Jess for the exact address!
Snacks & Drinks: Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like!
RSVP & Questions: Reach out to Jo or Jess to RSVP, get the exact address, or discuss any potential scheduling conflicts.
We’re excited to spend the evening gaming and connecting with you all. If you have questions or need more info, don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Berkeley YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Join us a couple of days early for Haven’s traditional candlelight service!
Highlights of the evening:
• 🎶 Traditional carols sung together.
• 📖 A heartfelt reading of the Christmas Story.
• 🕯️ Candle-lighting to illuminate the season’s hope and peace.
• 🍪 Christmas cookies and cocoa to wrap up the night with warmth and connection.
This family-friendly gathering is perfect for all ages. Invite your friends and neighbors to this special evening of light and joy. Let’s celebrate the wonder of Christmas together!
Mark your calendars and join us after our Christmas Service for Haven’s Annual Christmas Party and Potluck on Sunday, December 15th! It’s a day filled with joy, delicious food, and festive fun as we come together to celebrate the holiday season.
Feast and Festivities:
After our Sunday service, we’ll gather for a potluck feast. Bring your favorite dishes to share and let’s enjoy a meal filled with community and connection. Don’t forget about our White Elephant Gift Exchange and Ornament Exchange:
🎁 White Elephant Gift Exchange (6th Grade and Up):
• Open to youth (sixth grade and above) and adults.
• Bring a wrapped White Elephant gift ($20 limit).
• Gifts can be re-gifted, silly, unique, or traditional – the choice is yours!
🎄 iIft Exchange for Haven Kids (Pre-K to 5th Grade):
• Each child should bring a wrapped gender neutral gift $15 or less.
How You Can Help:
✨ Sign up to bring a dish for the potluck! While not required, if you can make an alternative version of your dish for those with gluten or dairy sensitivities, that would be greatly appreciated!
✨ Lend a hand! We’ll need help with a few quick tasks following the service to get the party rolling smoothly. Also consider joining our planning Zoom on Monday, December 9 if you are able.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share laughter, and celebrate the season in true Haven style. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️
