“Faith-Filled Faces of Mothering” is the worship focus for Sunday May 14, the national day set aside to celebrate those who ‘mother’ us. Pastor Jacqueline is our worship leader for this day. Please bring a framed picture of your Mother(s) or Mother of choice to church and place it on our altar. If you wish, … Continue reading A Call From Pastor Jacqueline For Mother’s Day Worship Submissions
If you are a church member and you would like to have your children participate in the May 7th Child Dedication, contact Rev. Sheri Prud’homme (RevSheri@uuoakland.org) right away. In the UU tradition, we bless our children and commit to their care in this ritual. Most often babies and young children participate in the child dedication, but … Continue reading Upcoming Child Dedication
A discussion about the Boost! West Oakland Tutoring program formerly scheduled for May 14 has been postponed until Fall 2017. Keep an eye on our calendar for future updates.
We will be distributing a survey to members, friends, and allies in the coming weeks in order to learn more about you, your Sunday, and your Sunday Worship needs. Questions? Contact us at sharedministry@uuoakland.org.
Purchase a yellow “Standing on the Side of Love” t-shirt or hat for $25.00 each on Sun., Mar. 26 after both services in Wendte Hall. Stand Up and Stand Out!
Chalice Camp is UUOakland’s Summer Day Camp, the largest gathering of children and youth of the church each year. We are more committed than ever to the Identity and Justice curriculum this year. Campers are kids entering 1st-6th grades. Early Bird Registration Deadline April 1st. To register, visit www.Chalicecamp.org. Laila Ibrahim and Rev. Sheri Prud’homme, … Continue reading Register for Chalice Camp – UU Summer Day Camp
Help make the church retreat possible. Mountain Home Ranch is unavailable for the church retreat this fall. Do you have ideas for a new site? Your church needs people to form a retreat committee, to find a new location and plan the church retreat! If you can help with this, please talk with Gogi Hodder … Continue reading Church retreat this fall
The capital campaign team projects the need for $14,000 more to retire our mortgage this May. To join your community in this momentous achievement, please contribute before the Annual Meeting on March 19 (write “Capital Campaign” on your check’s memo line or donate online). We can cross the finish line all together! Any question? See … Continue reading Capital Campaign: Preserving a Sanctuary of Hope for Generations
The Board of Trustees has recommended changes to update our bylaws that will be voted on during our Annual Meeting, Sunday, March 19. These recommendations have been posted here, notices have been sent so that everyone could read the recommendations, and discussion meetings were held for all interested. The Bylaws Committee has received comments and suggestions, … Continue reading Bylaws updates vote nears
Curious about covenant groups? Come and visit as many groups as you want this month. We have groups meeting Monday mornings, and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday evenings. Some meet at FUCO and are wheelchair accessible. Call Anita Thomson 510 734-9661 or email covenantgroups@uuoakland.org for more information.
