Author: UU Oakland Administrator

Important Announcements

Church Office Temporarily Closed The church office will be closed until Monday, March 16, 2020 Congregational Annual Meeting: POSTPONED We will be rescheduling for a time when the risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection is much less than it is now. The Finance Team UPDATE The Finance Team sent an email to each pledging unit … Continue reading Important Announcements

Coronavirus and FUCO

As new cases of the coronavirus (CoVid-19) are reported in the Western United States and around the world, the congregation is called to education and caution. Here are a few basic guidelines: *Wash your hands frequently—use soap and warm water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. *Sneeze or cough into the crook of your … Continue reading Coronavirus and FUCO

Daring to Create a Culture to Hold ALL of Us, Sunday – May 26, Worship at 10:20

“Daring to Create a Culture to Hold ALL of Us” As Unitarian Universalists, our first principle states that we are all worthy. At First Unitarian Church of Oakland we proclaim, “All Are Welcome and All Are Worthy. For both statements to be a truth; we must embrace differences that divide us. Big Question: How do … Continue reading Daring to Create a Culture to Hold ALL of Us, Sunday – May 26, Worship at 10:20

Stewardship Update

Beloved, Sending a big THANK YOU to all of you who have pledged to date! We are now at $320,000 almost 75% toward our goal of $435,000! December can be a busy time for all of us. The Board is putting together the 2019 budget and reaching our goal of $425,000 is essential to helping … Continue reading Stewardship Update

“On This Very Christmas Night”-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm

“On This Very Christmas Night”. Come, with your courage to risk feeling moments of: Aha, Awe, Curiosity, Enlightenment, Inspiration, Mystery, Wonder and more. Join Pastor Jacqueline, Rev. Sheri, Worship Associate Kate Lenhardt and her son Brian Elder as we imagine what is possible and sow the seeds for love, justice and compassion in 2019. Our … Continue reading “On This Very Christmas Night”-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm

Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to and Inclusive Good-Sunday, December 30 at 10:20

“Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to an Inclusive Good.” Heriza Kwanzaa, Happy Kwanzaa. All are invited to celebrate Nia (Purpose) the fifth Nguzo Saba (Principle) of Kwanzaa. We will reflect on the collective vocation of building, nurturing and protecting community and culture. There will be time to tell stories about our culture … Continue reading Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to and Inclusive Good-Sunday, December 30 at 10:20

On This Very Christmas Night-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm-Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

“On This Very Christmas Night”. Come, with your courage to risk feeling moments of: Aha, Awe, Curiosity, Enlightenment, Inspiration, Mystery, Wonder and more. Join Pastor Jacqueline, Rev. Sheri, Worship Associate Kate Lenhardt and her son Brian Elder as we imagine what is possible and sow ripe seeds for love, justice and compassion in 2019. Our … Continue reading On This Very Christmas Night-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm-Christmas Eve Candlelight Service