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.
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.
Haven will once again be showing up with joy and purpose at Oakland Pride on Sunday, September 7, participating both in the parade and hosting a community booth throughout the day. This is one of our biggest opportunities of the year to live out Haven's values of welcome, justice, and celebration in public, and we can't do it without you!
📝 Volunteer sign-ups are LIVE, and signing up to volunteer is one of the most tangible ways to embody the spirit that everyone at Haven strives to achieve. Whether you're walking in the parade, greeting people at the booth, or helping with set-up and clean-up, your presence helps extend Haven's message of inclusion and connection beyond our Sunday walls. Every role is about showing up for the people and causes we care about, and together we make our presence stronger.
If you’d like to learn more about this event, check out the official Oakland Pride website here!
📅 PLEASE NOTE: As mentioned above, because Pride falls on the first Sunday in September, we’re moving our usual 1st Sunday service to the prior Sunday, August 31 (Labor Day weekend). (That's in two days!) That way, we’re free to fully participate in the Pride festivities without missing a beat.
Let's step into Pride together with joy, courage, and community.
Sign up today and help carry Haven's spirit into the streets!
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.
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.
📅 Saturday, October 11th
⏰ 7:00–9:30 PM (doors open at 6:45)
📍 2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
Get ready for a night of music, poetry, storytelling, and community! Haven is hosting its first Open Mic Night on Saturday, October 11, and we’d love for you (and your friends, family, and neighbors!) to be part of it. This is a community-wide event: open to all, not just Haven folks! And we want the room full of energy, creativity, and connection.
Here’s the plan:
6:45 PM – Doors open, snacks and sign-ups (if any slots outside of early sign-up remain).
7:00 PM – Event begins!
7:10–7:30 PM – Leah kicks things off with a set of original music.
7:30–7:40 PM – Short break #1.
7:40–8:30 PM – 8 performance slots (5 minutes each).
8:30–8:40 PM – Short break #2.
8:40–9:30 PM – 8 performance slots (5 minutes each)
9:30-10:00 PM - Clean up!
We’ll have 16 slots available total (Sign-Ups Open Oct. 1st!), with the option of a couple “on-call” spots if there’s time, depending on if an individual doesn't hit the full 5-minute time slot. Advance sign-ups are encouraged, but if there are still openings, you can claim a spot at the door!
✨ Food & Drinks: We’ll have baked goods and beverages available. Rather than fixed prices, everything will be by donation, so give what you can, and enjoy!
Plan to stick around until 9:30 (or a little later to help with cleanup), but if not all slots fill, we may wrap up earlier.
Either way, it’s sure to be a fun and creative evening.
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.
Thursday, August 21 | 7–9 PM | Zoom
We’re gathering to continue the conversation from June’s Leaders Retreat. Everyone is welcome to join, but if you weren’t part of that first meeting, please contact Leah ahead of time for a quick summary so you’re up to speed.
This will be a virtual-only gathering on Zoom. Mark your calendars now, and we’ll send the Zoom details as the date gets closer.
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.
🎶 With Guest Worship Leader Jenn Luna
This Sunday, we’re excited to welcome Sylvia Williams, an adult educator from Oakland, as our guest teacher. Sylvia will lead us into a thought-provoking exploration with her teaching, “Can This Be the Christ? Is There a Female Messiah in the Old Testament?”
We’ll also be joined by guest worship leader Jenn Luna, whose Spirit-led presence and musical gifts will guide us into a space of heartfelt worship and connection.
Come ready to learn, question, and be inspired as we gather for worship, community, and conversation.
📍 Sylvia Mendez Elementary, Berkeley
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us as we roll up our sleeves and give back to our local community! On Saturday, August 9th, Haven is partnering with Project Peace for their upcoming Day of Service. These events bring together folks from churches across the East Bay to serve local schools and nonprofits for a few hours on a Saturday morning.
This time, we’ll be at Sylvia Mendez Elementary here in Berkeley, helping them get ready for the new school year. It’s a great way to show up for our neighborhood and represent Haven in a hands-on way.
SIGN UP TODAY! ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT AT SYLVIA MENDEZ!
All ages are welcome, but volunteer spots are limited so please be sure to register in advance through Project Peace’s website. You can scan the QR code on the slide above or click it to use the link to sign up.
If you plan on attending, let Leah know so she can help connect you with other's from Haven!
Let’s serve together and show some love to our local schools!
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.
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.
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!
