Program Council – First Meeting, 12 PM-1:30 PM, Arts & Crafts Room It’s time, as we prepare to welcome a new minister, to re-energize our programs and enhance the collaboration between them by establishing a Program Council. We will meet together for the first time and learn about the role of a Program Council in … Continue reading Week of 1/24/19 New Events & Info
Sun., Jan. 20, Pagan Interest Group, 12 PM, Arts & Crafts Room. Curious about Paganism? Practice an Earth-based spiritual path and want to connect with others who do too? Interested in beginning to develop a vision for a Pagan fellowship at UU Oakland? For more information, or to get involved, please contact Piper. ~~~ <strong>For … Continue reading Week of 1/17/19 New Events & Info Posted
Sun., Jan. 13, Wear the Love! Share the Love! Side with Love!: A Sliding-Scale T-Shirts on Sale! Wear the Love in time for the Women’s March Oakland, Saturday, January 19th. Our yellow t-shirts, displaying our new slogan “Side with Love”, will be available on a sliding scale in Wendte Hall Sunday, January 13th after worship – … Continue reading Week of 1/10/19 New Events & Info Posted
On Sunday, December 30, Members, Friends, and Allies of First Unitarian Church of Oakland celebrated the 5th day of Kwanzaa. We recognized Nia, the Swahili word for purpose. The pan African definition of Nia is the dedication to the collective vocation of building, developing, and defining our community, its culture, and history. Our Kwanzaa service … Continue reading “Reimaging and Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to an Inclusive Good” A Message From Pastor Jacqueline.
Many, Many Thanks – We Are Almost There! Thanks to all of you who have pledged! We are now at $390,000 or 90% toward our goal of $435,000 for Stewardship 2019! We are poised to submit a 2019 budget any day, and we are asking you to submit your pledge by the end of next week, … Continue reading Faith on Fire–Stewardship 2019–ALMOST There!
Sunday, December 23, 2018– oh what a time we had. A true blessing within, among and beyond. The service entitled “Be-Ing A Light to Holiday Blues” was a unique worship service and community outreach opportunity. In less than a month, members, friends, and allies of First Unitarian Church of Oakland collected too many pairs of … Continue reading Socks, One Answer to Holiday Blues – A message from Pastor Jacqueline
Sunday, Jan. 6 – First Sunday Poetry Circle, “Kindness Spoken Here.” Please join poetry lovers (and skeptics!) for the theme of “Giving Birth.” We’ll explore a poem by someone we’ve never heard of (“With Child” by Genevieve Taggard) and another by a poet we’re all familiar with (“Morning Song” by Sylvia Plath). Bring a poem … Continue reading Week of 1/03/19 New Events & Info Posted
The Church Office is Closed Fri., Dec. 21st through Tues., Jan. 1st. The Sanctuary will be open for Sunday and Christmas Eve Services. Sun, Dec 30, Planning meeting for 1/19 Women’s March, Oakland, Noon-1PM, 3rd Floor Library. Side With Love and March Together. Join with Pastor Jacqueline and Kate Lenhardt at planning meeting so that all … Continue reading Week of 12/20 New Events & Info Posted
SAVE THE DATES: 150 YEARS OF FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF OAKLAND During February 2019, First Unitarian Church of Oakland will celebrate its sesquicentennial as a beacon of liberal religion in Oakland. Each Sunday’s worship in February will feature a special speaker, memorable guests, and extraordinary coffee hours with events and activities focusing on our historic … Continue reading Week of 12/13 New Events Posted
Sun., Dec 9 & 16, Wear the Love! Share the Love! Side with Love!: A Sliding-Scale T-Shirt Sale, 11:30AM – 12:30PM, Wendte Hall. Our yellow t – shirts, displaying our new slogan “Side with Love” will be on sale in Wendte Hall following worship. They are available on a sliding scale and make great holiday … Continue reading Week of 12/06 New Events Posted
