Sunday June 22, 2025 – Being the Refuge

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Join in person or on Zoom. When being ordained, Buddhist monks have to “take refuge in the Triple Jewel”, that is The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha. Sangha stands for “sacred community”. What is sacred community? How does one take refuge? How can First Unitarian of Oakland be a sacred refuge? Pat Banker, Connor Swim, and Laurel Egenberger will be reflecting on these themes in Connor Swim’s farewell service. Music by vocal ensemble, Short Term Fun.

 

About our Services

Each Sunday, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland hosts worship that connects us both to shared values in community and to something larger than ourselves. True to our Unitarian Universalist practice, what we connect to ranges from theistic to nature-based to non-theistic and many things in-between, but is always held as part of the multifaceted beauty and care that we embrace. We appreciate music from the Crescendo and Pop-Up Choirs, as well as the Joyful Noise Band that plays live music for services and adds to the celebration of our community. Join us to hear messages on a range of subjects that encourage us to live into the selves and the community we dream of.

There are two ways to attend this worship service:

  • In person: Worship service starts at 10:20 AM. We strongly recommend that you wear a mask while in the building. All are invited to stay after worship for Coffee Hour in Wendte Hall.
  • Via Zoom: Click here to join us online for the service and Virtual Coffee Hour. Closed captions will be provided. The first part consists of watching the live stream, and the second part continues our practice of online Coffee Hour. The virtual “doors” open at 10 AM and music commences at 10:20 AM.

Checking out First Unitarian Oakland?

If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend a full welcome!  Please answer a few questions on our online Newcomer Connection Card.  When at church on Sunday, you can also ask questions and get help at the Greeting Table on the patio before the service.

On most Sundays right after the service, we have a quick Newcomer Welcome in the sanctuary — meet up with a church member in front by the pulpit, for a quick introduction to the church and answers to your questions — then join us in Wendte Hall for Coffee Hour.  If you attend via Zoom, you can stay in the Zoom session after the service for informal discussion in our Virtual Coffee Hour. For more information, check out About Worship.