Thursday, October 30, 5–6:30 PM
Online, Zoom

Was the 1942 forced relocation of 120,000 Japanese Americans to an "internment" or an "incarceration?" Who says? Does it matter?

On February 19, 1942, in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese military, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 with the intent of mitigating Japanese spy activity on United States soil. This commenced the forcible removal of some 120,000 Japanese residents, mostly American citizens, from their homes and into military-zoned internment camps throughout California, Washington and Oregon. One of these camps was the Manzanar War Relocation Center in Inyo County, California.

Dr. Troy Kaji will share the history of Manzanar through the lens of his father and his father's family’s experience. He will feature stories of faith, how Christians responded to the internment crisis, and how their various choices might speak to Christ-followers today. Come and listen, ask questions, dialogue. 

Saturday, October 4, 1–3 PM
at Bethel Community Presbyterian Church, 94578

Common Hymnal is an anything-but-common family of brilliant musicians and songwriters. It is not just their lyrics that set them apart, but the way they approach their craft - as a resilient community of Christ-followers committed to being truthful, authentic, human in the way they pursue their craft. They intentionally seek the higher road, in resistance to the allures of the mainstream music industry, and its many enticements and amenities. In this upcoming gathering, we want to learn about the joys and challenges of taking the road less traveled, and what such a journey makes possible. We are delighted to have some of their core team with us for an afternoon of frank conversation, storytelling, and Q&A, sprinkled with music. Local music leader, S.J. Sanchez, representing the Bay Worship Collective, will join New College Berkeley in holding this conversation with Common Hymnal.

Thursday, September 25th, 7-9PM
at the Calvin Room, First Presbyterian Church Berkeley

Come to a launch event for Jason Jensen’s new book, Formed to Lead. The book casts vision for all Christian leaders to integrate their spiritual formation with their leadership calling, their being with their doing. It draws deeply from the early chapters of Luke’s gospel, to clarify how we can cooperate with the Holy Spirit’s work to shape and send us. How might God be forming and empowering YOU in this season of life? This event will help you discern!

A Gospel & Society Workshop with Dr. Robert Chao Romero

Migration and immigration are matters of intense debate today. In the view of Dr. Robert Chao Romero, the Bible "reveals that God uses the migration process as a source of grace (i.e. a source of God's unmerited favor) both to migrants and their host countries." In other words, while some see "outsiders" as a threat, the Christian narrative sees the encounter and exchange of ethnicities and cultures as a gift of profound implications for a divided and polarized world. Having been raised in both Asian & Latino cultures, Dr. Romero is uniquely equipped to speak of the gift of interculturality, particularly among these two groups. What do the migration stories of Asian and Latino communities in California have in common?   What cultural, spiritual and practical resources do each bring to the table of fellowship?  Why might such exchange and solidarity-building be particularly important for the current moment? Join with other pastors, lay leaders, academics, practitioners and community members for a day of co-learning and bridge-building. The workshop will consist of three plenaries, along with ample opportunities for conversation (and story-telling) in pairs and small groups.

La migración y la inmigración son temas de intenso debate hoy en día. Según el Dr. Robert Chao Romero, la Biblia «revela que Dios usa el proceso migratorio como fuente de gracia (es decir, una fuente de su amor, bondad y favor inmerecido) tanto para los migrantes como para sus países de acogida». En otras palabras, mientras algunos ven a los inmigrantes como una amenaza, la narrativa cristiana ve el encuentro y el intercambio de etnias y culturas como un don de profundas implicaciones para un mundo dividido y polarizado. Criado en culturas asiáticas y latinas, el Dr. Romero está excepcionalmente capacitado para hablar del don de la interculturalidad, particularmente entre estos dos grupos. ¿Qué tienen en común las historias de migración de las comunidades asiática y latina en California? ¿Qué recursos culturales, espirituales y prácticos aporta cada una a la comunidad? ¿Por qué este intercambio y construcción de solidaridad podrían ser particularmente importantes? Únase a otros pastores, líderes laicos, académicos, profesionales y miembros de la comunidad para un día de aprendizaje conjunto y construcción de puentes. El taller constará de tres sesiones plenarias, junto con amplias oportunidades para conversar (y contar historias) en parejas y grupos pequeños.

Online via Zoom

Online/zoom

Join our monthly Radix Live event, as host Matthew Steem invites Mark D. Baker to talk about his book, Centered-Set Church: Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism (IVP Academic, 2022). A "centered-set' is an alternative to either a "bounded-set" (churches with hard boundaries that can repel newcomers or make it difficult for them to join) or a "fuzzy-set" (churches with so much inclusion that they lack a vital sense of shared faith and identity). This Radix Live event will include a conversation between Mark and our two panelists, who have used a centered-set approach in their ministries, and time for your questions

For almost a half-century, Radix Magazine has explored the intersection of culture and Christian faith. Radix (meaning "root" or "base") has enjoyed an historic relationship with New College Berkeley (NCB), but is now officially joining forces for a new era of inspired and insightful writing. Come hear about this new NCB-Radix partnership and help us imagine how Radix can speak cogently into the spiritual, cultural, political, technological, and environmental crises and opportunities of our present moment. 

Matthew Steem, Radix editor, Marilyn McEntyre, NCB faculty, and Craig Wong, NCB executive director, will dialogue with one another and will want to hear from you! Please join us.

What are the joys, challenges and burning questions you have as a Christ-follower in the technology space? Pondering meaning at work? Coding for Babylon? Hopes and fears about artificial intelligence?  Come and join with others in a facilitated conversation about faith and tech.  And whatever's on your minds and hearts, we at NCB want to listen and discern ways to serve you and the Church in Silicon Valley.

No fee

Location: San Jose, CA

As a pastor or ministry leader in Silicon Valley, you shepherd Christ-followers in one of the most technologically influential places in the world. Do you ever wonder how to help your tech professionals integrate their faith with their work? Join us for an interactive workshop discussing some of the unique challenges and opportunities of being a pastor in this area. We’ll share ideas, successful strategies, and build community

Fee $40 / $20

As the Executive Director of New College Berkeley (NCB), I'd love to catch some time with you.  I'll share about where we're headed, how we envision serving the Church in these changing and uncertain times.  Then I want to hear from you. 

No fee.

As the Executive Director of New College Berkeley (NCB), I'd love to catch some time with you.  I'll share about where we're headed, how we envision serving the Church in these changing and uncertain times.  Then I want to hear from you.  How does the vision resonate with you?  What questions, hopes and dreams do you have for NCB?  How can we be of service to you and your constituencies?  And how  does one get involved?  I look forward to having this conversation with you. 

No fee.