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Q:
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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Q:
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 tables 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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Q:
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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Q:
How can you be a Baptist church?
A:
There are many different kinds of Baptists. First Baptist
Berkeley is part of the American
Baptist Churches USA, the most ethnically diverse
denomination
in the United States, and one that has always included people
with a wide range of faith outlooks. We are also a part of the
Alliance
of
Baptists,
the Association of Welcoming
and Affirming Baptists,.and the Baptist Peace Fellowship
of North America.
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Q:
How can I learn more about First Baptist Berkeley?
A:Join
us on Sunday mornings at
10:00 am for worship and fellowship!
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