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
UU Oakland Seeks a New Club UU Leader Starting February 23 Job Description First Unitarian Church of Oakland is a spiritually alive, radically inclusive, justice-centered congregation in downtown Oakland. We are seeking a leader for our 6th-9th grade “Club UU.” The Club UU Leader leads the group at First Unitarian on Sunday mornings (3-4 times a month) … Continue reading Job Opening – Club UU Leader
“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
Candidating week is the primary means of mutual discernment for the congregation and our candidate for a settled minister. This is the time for you to ask Rev. Theresa Soto your questions, and at the same time, Rev. Soto wants to learn more about us and our congregation’s interests. Please participate in this important time … Continue reading Schedule for Candidating Week with Rev. Theresa Soto
All Oakland UU self-identified women and their allies are warmly invited to march together behind our brand new “SIDE WITH LOVE” banner!!!!!! 8 AM at church We will begin by grounding ourselves in a spirit circle, guided, by Pastor Jacqueline and then have breakfast to sustain us during the march. You are strongly encouraged to … Continue reading Join us for the Women’s March January 19, 2019
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”. 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 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”. 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
“Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts”. Church as live art and theater can be an avenue to address and begin to heal suffering. Please join Worship Associate Jim Briggs who is the Lead Sound Designer and Engineer for Reveal at the Center for Investigating Reporting and Pastor Jacqueline as they interview each about the soul shaping … Continue reading Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts-Sunday, December 9 at 10:20
