
First Friday Lunch & Learn
Join Berkeley School of Theology by Zoom on the first Friday of the month at 12p Pacific Time to learn about a fun and interesting topic from a member of the BST community! The speakers and topics will vary each month. Please see our “Upcoming” section at the bottom of the page. The guest speaker will talk for about 30 minutes, followed by a brief Q & A. This program series is entirely remote.
Please register through the portal below under “Registration” to receive the Zoom link. Limit one participant per registrant. Please check your SPAM/Junk folder for the confirmation email. We hope you can join us!

Panelists include: Rev. Katie Choy-Wong, author of Building Lasting Bridges: An Updated Handbook for Intercultural Ministries; Dr. Garfield Harvey, Emerge Church (Berkeley); Rev. Gabe Garcia, New City Church (Oakland); and Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, Church Divinity School of the Pacific.
This Month's First Friday Lunch & Learn!
Tune in for a robust discussion around topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in congregational ministry. Panelists include the following gifted pastoral leaders: Rev. Katie Choy-Wong, retired pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship (Castro Valley); Dr. Garfield Harvey, Emerge Church (Berkeley); Rev. Gabe Garcia, New City Church (Oakland); and Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, Church Divinity School of the Pacific.
Can’t make it to the June 6, 2025 session? Don’t worry, it will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube Channel. Also, check out the list below of Upcoming First Friday Lunch & Learns!
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Upcoming First Friday Lunch & Learns!
Save the Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
There is no First Friday Lunch and Learn in July due to the holiday (Independence Day). See you in August!