Welcome to the First Unitarian Church of Oakland
Watch: UUA Congratulates our Breakthrough Congregation
Young Adults at UU Oakland
Ministerial Search Committee welcomes our New Parish Minister, Rev. Theresa Soto!
Justice in the Time of COVID: A Fertile Time in the Dark
Join us as the Justice Team leads us in considering justice during a pandemic and the impact of this time of transition in our work on our shared mission. Let’s consider the future with open hearts and brave perspective.
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Recent News
Wake Now Our Senses . . . and Heed the Earth’s Call Join the Earth Justice Advocates might be just what you need. This Sunday afternoon at 12:30 PM we [Read More]
Spiritual Development Workshop After Sunday’s service, an all-congregation workshop to consider the spiritual assets, liabilities and staffing needs to best serve the lifespan spiritual development of every member. Meeting ID: [Read More]
Friend from Guatemala has suffered cruelty and needs help now At the border in 2017 the US government E, her daughter, and her grandbaby with members of the accompaniment team [Read More]
Creating Hope & Protecting the Waters – Line 3:Report & Next Steps This Sunday after service will be a deeper look into the movement against Line 3, an Enbridge tar [Read More]
First Sunday Antiracism Discussion & Practice: 8th Principle of UU July 4, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Racial identity is not shaped in a neutral environment. As people of faith on [Read More]
Board of Trustees Meeting This Sunday All members and friends are welcome to attend. Meeting begins with a 15-minute public comment period; you also may send comments to secretary@uuoakland.org, to be [Read More]
BIPOC Worship Service | Saturday, June 19, 5:30 PM Pacific This month, our guest worship leader is Rev. Jen Simon. Those with lived experience of being Black, Indigenous, a person [Read More]
Worship Associates Blast-Off Saturday, June 12, 10 AM to 12 PM As we anticipate reopening our church and offering multiplatform worship services, all are invited to join Rev. Kimberley Debus, worship [Read More]
Church Events
- October 17, 2021
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Virtual Worship Service
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Online
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For information on how to join a virtual worship service, send an email to yesplease@uuoakland.org with SUNDAY WORSHIP in the subject line.
Watch recordings of worship services any time at your convenience on First Unitarian Church of Oakland's YouTube channel. Please subscribe!
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Coffee Hour
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Online
Let’s gather for coffee and conversation! We begin immediately following worship with a couple of sing-along songs, followed by an opportunity for everyone to check in. You bring your drink or snack and stay on Zoom.
You will need a Zoom link to join. Please email yesplease@uuoakland.org with COFFEE HOUR in the subject line for a Zoom meeting invitation. Please specify the date, and if you are joining in for the first time, we invite you also to write a line about what brings you to our church today.
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Earth Justice Advocates
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Online
The Earth Justice Advocates (EJA) program seeks to help protect and restore the earth and its natural resources. Of special concern are the ways in which environmental degradation more severely affects communities of color. Our activities are educational, community-building, justice-oriented, and fun! Bring your concerns and interests to the EJA meeting. For additional information, contact earthjustice@uuoakland.org.
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- October 18, 2021
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Meditation Sitting Group
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Online
The First Unitarian meditation sangha welcomes meditators of all backgrounds and experience levels. We start by saying prayers of lovingkindness, sit silently for 40 minutes, and conclude with check-ins and gentle conversation.
Please email Carol Emert at meditation@uuoakland.org to join the email list for Zoom details and reminders, or if you are interested in learning how to meditate.
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- October 20, 2021
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Operations Team
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Joyful Noise Band
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
Joyful Noise Band, our worship praise band, is open to all instrumentalists and singers and would normally kick off every Sunday worship celebration with rock, gospel, and praise numbers.
For more information, please contact one of our choir co-directors, Stefan Schneider at rentals@uuoakland.org or Renee Witon at renee@uuoakland.org. -
Starting Point: Introduction to First Unitarian Oakland
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
Find out about the values, practices, and people of First Unitarian. We’ll talk about Unitarian Universalism, the congregation itself, our beautiful mission, and the future we are building. Whether you're new or have been attending for a while, you will learn something. We hope you will join us! For more information, email connect@uuoakland.org.
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