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2727 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 854-6830
office @st.johns.presbychurch.net
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St. John's Presbyterian Church has a rich architectural heritage in Berkeley. The Church serves the religious and aesthetic needs of the community. The design of the windows, copper roof, Redwood siding and paneling, timber wood trusses, exposed roof decking, and special lighting fixtures provide a historic connection to the old Julia Morgan building previously utilized by the congregation for many years. Several art works, stained glass windows, plaques and Inscriptions were removed from the old building and reinstalled into the present St. John's.  The chancel platform can accommodate many uses in addition to worship: concerts, lectures, drama, etc. The chancel furniture Is movable and can be stored In rooms directly behind the platform. As designed, the choir placement minimizes the effect of the choir as a performance group and emphaslzes its role as part of the congregation. Walls surrounding the organ are of concrete with redwood covering for acoustical and structural effects. The three large windows facing Forest Avenue permlt views into a garden and visual relief, while the high clerestory windows on the east and south walls provide ventilation and light. The roof juts out to overhang these windows, softening the sunlight entering the Sanctuary. Heat Is supplied by a hot water radiant system in the floor slab.   The Celtic cross on the west exterior facade is a gift from the Herbert L. Kimball and was executed in copper and plexiglass by Carl Jennings |
 The stained glass was financed by a hundred memorial gifts, and were designed by the Hogan Stained Glass Studios. The one-inch faceted stained glass design has many interpretations, and also stands alone as a colorful abstraction.  Off the Sanctuary, the Campbell Reception Room, separated by a rolling wall, ls designed to be used separately, or when overflow seating is required.   The Rose window at the south end of the Campbell Reception Room is a gift of Dr. and Mrs. James Pfister and was transferred from the former building, A small adjacent kitchen is handy for refreshments and the Campbell Room opens onto a patio that can be used for outdoor receptlons |
Welcome xox•xoxPrograms xox•xoxCalendar xox•xoxNewsletter xox•xoxSermons
Facilities Bookings: xoxWeddings xoxxoxPerformances, Conferences, Meetings xox•xoxContact Us