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What does First Baptist Berkeley believe? A.
We believe God’s love is for all people: female and
male, young and old, gay and straight, conservative and liberal,
those who have a strong belief system and those who have doubt,
and everyone in between. We believe God wants us to help others,
not judge them, and that each person’s life is a journey
toward becoming the person God created them to be. One of
our roles as a community of faith is to encourage and enable
others along that life path.
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How can a Biblically-based church welcome and affirm gay and
lesbian people? A.
By reading and studying the Bible! There is an extensive basis
in the scriptures for an inclusive, compassionate God whose
love embraces everyone:
Acts 10
Ruth (entire book)
Jonah
Isaiah 49: 6
Mark 5: 21 - 43
Luke 11: 37 - 12:3
John 4: 1 - 42
Romans 2 (which turns the tabes on Romans 1)
I Corinthians 10: 23 - 31
II Corinthians 3: 4 - 6
Galatians 3: 23 - 29
Ephesians 2: 13 - 17
I John 3: 11 - 24
and many, many
more
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Are you a "gay church"? A.
Gay singles and families, as well as straight singles and
families, are part of our FBCB fellowship.
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How can you be a Baptist church?
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There are many different kinds of Baptists. First Baptist
Berkeley is part of the American Baptist Churches USA, a denomination
that has always included people with a wide range of faith
outlooks. We are also a part of the Alliance of Baptists and
the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists. Some
of our members belong to the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North
America.
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How can I learn more about First Baptist Berkeley? A.
Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am for worship and fellowship
in Loper Chapel, on the property of First Congregational Church,
at the southwest corner of Dana and Durant. Or, contact our
interim minister, Dr. David James Randolph: pastor@fbc-berkeley.org
or 510.848.5838.
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