First Unitarian Church of Oakland

685 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 893-6129
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Church Newsletters

We communicate with each other through a variety of media. Weekly there are announcements printed in the Sunday Order of Service. In addition, pulpit announcements are made for events of particular interest to our community.

We also have a monthly newsletter which is emailed or mailed to members and friends. The Sower is always available at the bookstore and/or the membership welcome table on Sundays and it is posted on this web site. Check here for recent issues of the Sower newsletter.

Additionally, we have a bi-weekly e-newsletter (Chalice Chatter). You can sign-up to receive our Chalice Chatter e-newsletter.

The Sower - Our Monthly Newsletter


The Chalice Chatter - Our E-Newsletter

The Chalice Chatter is the church's e-newsletter that's published every other week during the church year (September through May) and every three weeks during the summer months. It's a great way to stay informed on the current events here at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. If we have your email address, we will automatically subscribe you to the Chalice Chatter. If you prefer not to get it, there will be an opt out option at the end of the newsletter. Or feel free to email our church office at office@uuoakland.org to ask to be removed from our mailing list.

Submitting Articles for Publication

Sunday Worship Guide Announcement Page

  • Deadline: Wednesdays 9AM.
  • Length: 50 words maximum (3-4 lines total), must include contact information. Subject to editing based on space availability. Enter your submissions online.

The Chalice Chatter Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Deadline: Wednesdays 9 AM.
  • Word limitation 50-80 words (3-4 typed lines) per event. Chalice Chatter posted most weeks. There is no Chalice Chatter the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Enter your submissions online.

Sower Monthly Newsletter

  • Deadline:  4 PM on the 15th of each month for the forthcoming month’s issue.
  • Sower submissions are typically restricted to a 200-word limit. Long news items may be serialized over several months. Featured contributors (i.e. clergy, program staff, Board, and Committee on Ministry) are limited to 450 words. Enter your submissions online.

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