Northbrae Community Church

Coffee Hour
2026-02-15 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-08 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-25 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-18 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northbrae Haver Hall, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Join us after Sunday Service for coffee and fellowship.

Sunday Service
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Northbrae Chapel, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Come and join in the service – all are welcome!.

Stress Reduction Sound Bath
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Northbrae Chapel, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
This immersive sound bath is more than just a chance to relax – it is a ritual for nervous system nourishment and soul restoration. Led by Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Erica Skone-Rees and musicians Bryce Mulholland and Shannon Hopkins, each session begins with a gentle grounding meditation and flows into a sonic journey designed to move your brain into the restorative theta state. Let the healing tones of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, guzheng (Chinese harp) steel hand pans, acoustic guitar, Koshi bells, and ancient drums surround and soothe you. The vibrations help lower stress hormones, calm the mind, and invite deep inner peace.
$30 for Northbrae Members; $45 for general public
Register online at mindbodysoundcollective.com

Gentle Yoga
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Return to Gentle Yoga
Breath. Stretch. Balance. These are simple things, often forgotten in a busy life.
Come and find yours again. Chair and standing work.
By donation but no one will be turned away.

Crafts and Conversation
2026-02-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
CRAFTS AND CONVERSATION is a group which meets the second and fourth Wednesday in each month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You can bring a project or join in a conversation, or do both. No need to have a project. If you would like advice on your project, there is generally someone who would be willing to help.
If you need any further information, please contact Norma Shah at norma_shah@yahoo.com.

Monday Meditation
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
We invite you to join us to meditate together in spirit at 5:00 p.m. on Mondays. If you are not able to join us at that time, please join us whenever you are able. Namaste.
The Northbrae Meditation group meets every Monday at 5:00 pm. We meet for one hour in the Parlor in the winter or in the Sacred Hoop Garden in warm weather. The Meditation Team (Jay Miyazaki, Judi Cochran and Carol Anne Fusco) rotates leadership and content. The readings and chants are chosen from the diversity of spiritual paths and religions and teachers that light our way. Each meditation starts with a breath awareness exercise or guided visualization for approximately seven minutes followed by the chosen reading that leads into a 20–25-minute meditation to soft music. Participants are welcome to do walking meditation during this period. We end our time together with a chant, song or vocalization led by Carol Anne Fusco. On Sunday evening Jay Miyazaki sends out an email with the content. If you would like to be added to the email list drop Jay a line: jmPE0314@gmail.com

Civics Conversations
2026-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Contact Dianne for the Zoom link.

Aging-in-Place in a World on the Move
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Northbrae Haver Hall, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
In the age of constant mobility, of changing neighborhoods, shifting family roles, and advancing technology, what does it truly mean to age in place? This seminar examines the evolving concept of home and the strategies that help older adults stay rooted while everything else is in motion. We will explore physical, social, emotional, and environmental supports that make long-term independence possible, and consider how each of us can intentionally design a future that aligns with our values, comfort, and sense of belonging. Featured Speaker and host is Andriana Mendez, Sensational Seniors Founder and Co-owner of Custom Moving Solutions.

Tuesday Morning Study Group
2026-02-03 10:00 - 23:00 | Zoom
The Tuesday Morning Study Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10:00 AM. We read our books together, discuss them and share our lives as it relates to them. If you are interested in joining, contact Kathy Oldham at jkoldham@sbcglobal.net. You do not need to have the book to participate. Everyone is welcome. We are currently reading Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard.

Trivia Night
2026-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Potluck supper and trivia!

Writing Retreat
2026-01-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Post-Holiday Reboot: Footprints on a Page – A Writing Retreat
Wondering how to begin a new year? Come enjoy an upbeat, exploratory writing
retreat with Sarah Rabkin, author and illustrator. With a wide variety of prompts, this
will be a great opportunity for new and experienced writers to have fun together while
tapping into our own creative wisdom. Writing in a spirit of adventurous inquiry can
yield insights we didn’t know we possessed. It can help us shift perspective, cultivate
equilibrium, find a way forward. In this 5-hour mini-retreat with a break for a potluck
lunch, open-ended prompts conducive to poetry and/or prose will provide rich and fun
opportunities to use writing as a tool for discovery and growth. You will be invited, but
never required, to read your words aloud: no criticism or feedback, just the powerful
experience of mutual witness without judgment. There’s an oft-quoted adage among
writers, probably originating with the novelist E.M. Forster: “How do I know what I
think till I see what I say?” Here’s your chance! Bring a notebook ready to be filled.
Maximum 15 participants, so register early by or before December 10.
After December 10, registrations open up to the wider community.
To register for the retreat, please send email confirmation to northbrae3@gmail.com
and deliver or send a check to the church office made out to Northbrae Community
Church. The fee is on a sliding scale from $50-$75. If your financial situation puts this
out of range for you, please contact Rev. Elizabeth Hutchins (eohutchins@gmail.com)
to make an alternative arrangement.
Cancellation deadline: By or before January 17, 2026 – Full refund. After 1/17/26,
refund only if you find someone to replace you.
Sarah Rabkin is the author and illustrator of What I Learned at Bug Camp: Essays on Finding a Home in the World (Juniper Lake Press, 2011) and the unpublished manu-
script The Quiet Activist: Healing the World by Doing What You Love. A former fac-
ulty member in writing and environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz, she currently
works as a freelance editor, writing coach, and workshop leader. She has degrees in
biology (Harvard University) and science communication (UC Santa Cruz).

Crafts and Conversation Group
2026-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States

Northbrae Community Song Circle
2026-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Northbrae Parlor, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, 94707, United States
Northbrae Community Song Circle is held every 4th Tuesday at 3:30pm in the Parlor. No experience necessary. Masks are optional, but please be vaccinated. We will sing songs of Spirit and community from many traditions. We will honor the seasons of Earth. We will sing silly songs, serious songs. Familiar as well as new to you songs. Contact: Carol Anne Fusco for more information or to get on the email list: earthdiamond4@icloud.com

Tuesday Morning Study Group
2026-01-20 10:00 - 23:00 | Zoom
The Tuesday Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10:00 AM. We read our books together, discuss them and share our lives as it relates to them. If you are interested in joining, contact Kathy Oldham at jkoldham@sbcglobal.net. You do not need to have the book to participate. We are currently reading Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard.
