“Belonging in a World of Borders”
Belonging in a World of Borders
Berkeley, CA | Jan 29-31, 2026
This winter, we will gather to explore belonging in a world of borders.
Speakers & Guides
Schedule
Our gathering begins at 6:30 pm PT Thursday and concludes at 12:00 pm PT on Saturday. This is a draft schedule and subject to change. All times on schedule below shown in Pacific Time (PT).
6:30 PM Registration
7:00 PM Welcome
7:30 PM Session 1: Pádraig Ó Tuama
8:30 AM Coffee & Pastries
9:00 AM Morning Prayer
9:15 AM Session 2: Adriene Thorne and Tyler Sit
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Imagination Workshop & Small Groups
12:00 PM Lunch (in groups or on your own)
3:00 PM Optional Outdoor Activity: Sacred Spaces: Grounding Practices for Belonging (with Sally Steele)
5:00 PM Optional Events
- Dinner in Groups
- Happy Hour ($29; separate registration)
7:00 PM Session 3: Pádraig Ó Tuama
8:30 AM Coffee & Pastries
9:00 AM Morning Prayer
9:15 AM Session 4: Gail Song Bantum and Megan Pardue
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Imagination Workshop
11:15 AM Community Panel & Closing Ritual
12:00 PM End of Gathering
Details (Cost, Travel, Covid Safety…)
We will be meeting at First Presbyterian Church Berkeley (2407 Dana St). We have reserved rooms at a discounted rate at the Graduate Hotel, a block away from the church (details provided upon registration).
- Tickets
- Travel
- Cancellation
- Regular Registration: $99 (reduced rates and pay-it-forward rates also available during registration)
- Evening Sessions: $20 (reduced rates and pay-it-forward rates also available during registration)
Conference Location
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704
(Corner of Dana St & Channing Way, one block west of Telegraph Ave)
Arriving by Public Transit
From BART (regional rail)
Nearest station: Downtown Berkeley BART (on the Richmond–Millbrae/SF and Antioch–SF lines). Bay Area Rapid Transit
Walk from Downtown Berkeley BART (about 15–20 minutes, mostly flat):
- Exit the station to Shattuck Ave & Allston Way.
- Walk east on Allston Way toward the UC Berkeley campus.
- Turn right (south) on Dana Street.
- Continue about 6–7 blocks.
First Presbyterian Berkeley will be on your left at Dana & Channing (2407 Dana St).
By bus from Downtown Berkeley BART:
Several AC Transit buses run from the BART area toward the church, stopping within a 2–3 minute walk at Dana St & Haste St or Durant Ave & Dana St.
Typical options (check schedules for exact times):
- Line 6 – “Downtown Berkeley / Telegraph / Oakland”:
- Board near Downtown Berkeley BART (on Telegraph/Bancroft area).
- Get off at Dana St & Haste St.
- Walk 1 block south on Dana to Channing; church is on the left.
- Lines 22, 27, 51B also stop within 2–5 minutes’ walk (Dana & Haste or Durant & Dana).
Tip for attendees: Use a transit app (Clipper, Transit, Moovit, Google Maps) and enter “First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley” as your destination for real-time BART and bus options.
From Major Airports (using public transit)
These are sample routes you can share; travelers should confirm current schedules.
From Oakland International Airport (OAK)
- Take the Oakland Airport Connector (BART) to Coliseum Station.
- Transfer to a Richmond-bound or Antioch-bound BART train.
- Get off at Downtown Berkeley.
- Walk or transfer to an AC Transit bus as described above.
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Board BART at SFO Airport toward the East Bay.
- Transfer as directed (often at MacArthur or 19th St/Oakland) to a Richmond or Antioch train.
- Get off at Downtown Berkeley, then walk or take AC Transit to the church.
Local Bus Stops Near the Church
Nearest stops (about 2–5 minutes’ walk):
- Dana St & Haste St (very close—about 1 block north)
- Residence Hall Unit 3 / Channing at Telegraph
- Durant Ave & Dana St
- Bancroft Way & Dana St
Buses serving these stops typically include 6, 22, 27, 51B (subject to change).
Driving & Parking (for people who aren’t using transit)
- First Pres operates a parking garage at 2407 Dana St, with posted rates (approx. $1 per 20 minutes; daily max around $10, and often validated parking on Sundays).
- Additional public garages are nearby, such as Telegraph–Channing Garage (2450 Durant Ave) and several City of Berkeley facilities in the Downtown/Southside area.
Full refunds up to 7 days before event.
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