The Board is looking for two new members of the church’s Committee on Shared Ministry (COSM), to begin serving 3-year terms in April. We’re looking for people with a big-picture perspective, great personal integrity, caring, honesty and a devotion to the church’s mission and vision. Can you recommend people you’d like to see on this … Continue reading Join the Committee on Shared Ministry (COSM)!
Can you help us ensure that all folks who come to our church feel welcomed? We are looking for 2-3 greeters for each service; you can sign up for a regular gig or choose times that work for your busy and varied schedule: all welcomes are worthy! This is a flexible and fulfilling ministry to … Continue reading Greet With Us on Sundays! No Experience Necessary
At our Annual Meeting on March 19 we will elect 3-4 new members to the Board of Trustees. This body directs church policy and serving on it is an excellent way to contribute to our church. Serving on it is an excellent way to contribute to our church. People with ideas, energy or talent around … Continue reading Join the Board of Trustees!
A message from Margaret Woodside: Dear Church friends, Many of you know that I coordinate our Hospitality Hour snacks. This ministry is important to welcome new folks and feed regulars. Unfortunately, very few people are bringing in food for Hospitality Hour. If no one signs up, there will be no snacks. My plan is to … Continue reading Hospitality Hour Needs You!
The Personnel Committee is embarking on an important project that begins with job descriptions and ends with better support for supervisors within the church to better serve our employees. Can you help? Human resources experience is great, but not necessary. The committee meets monthly on the third Thursday (It was mistakenly advertised as the wrong … Continue reading Join the Personnel Committee!
Please consider tutoring an elementary school student at Boost! West Oakland. Six First Unitarian Church of Oakland members signed up recently but we need at least 13 more. Choose your time: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday: 3-4:30pm or 5:30-7:00pm, or Wednesday: 1:30-3pm or 5:30-7pm. For more information click here or call Boost! West Oakland at 510-444-7285. … Continue reading Boost! West Oakland Seeks Tutors
A Board Bylaws Task Force is reviewing and updating First Unitarian Church of Oakland’s bylaws. It will review the current bylaws so that the Board can recommend changes to the congregation. A series of congregational meetings will let us discuss and collect additional suggestions. We plan to have a congregational vote at or before the … Continue reading Board Task Force Updating Bylaws
The theme for this year’s Guest at your Table fundraiser is “Defying Hate.” The program focuses on the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s (UUSC) work to protect human rights in the face of hate, Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry. This Sunday we will have brochures and collection boxes available in Wente Hall. We will help … Continue reading Guest at Your Table is Here
It’s getting cold! Help us get jackets and socks for the 2nd and 3rd graders at Lafayette Elementary School! Jackets should be new (sizes 7-9) and socks should still be in the package. Please bring them to the Boost! West Oakland table in Wendte Hall. Questions? Contact Debbie Brown.
Signs of Love Children and Youth Choir is back in action! Come sing with us! We are open to members, non-members, friends and acquaintances of UUOakland. We rehearse between services,10:30-11:15 AM every Sunday. We sing in the service 4 times a year. Come to sing, to have fun, to make friends and to participate in … Continue reading Calling All Singers Ages 9 to 19!
