History Party with Revs. Janne and Rob Eller-Isaacs
Saturday, April 3, 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Let’s celebrate and share our collective knowledge of First Unitarian Church of Oakland’s rich history with each other. We’ll be joined by Revs. Janne and Rob Eller-Isaacs, former ministers. All are … read more.
Vigil Against Anti-Asian Hate and for Peace for Everybody
Friday, March 26, 8:00 to 9:15 PM
Soon Chung Park, 74. Hyun Jung Grant, 51. Suncha Kim, 69. Yong Ae Yue, 63. Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33. Xiaojie Tan, 49. Daoyou Feng, 44. Paul Andre Michels, 54.
Denny Strong, … read more.
8th Principle Coloring and Wondering Party
Tuesday, March 30, 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Whether you attended or missed the recent Dream-Up session, workshop, worship, or First Sunday gathering focused on the Eighth Principle of Unitarian Universalism, come chat about what was … read more.
Pandemic Update
This week, Pastor Theresa and facilities manager Stefan Schneider met with other leadership in the church to talk about and continue to track pandemic status for Alameda County and the Bay Area. While Alameda County is at Orange level, we do not have the … read more.
MARCH Learning and Worship Theme: NOTICING
Do we forget to pay attention? The learning and worship theme for March is Noticing. White teacher Geneen Roth offers that,
“We are whirling in the trance of deficiency in which we equate being alone with loneliness, restraint with deprivation, … read more.
Notice of Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Sunday, March 14, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Board of Trustees is convening our Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 14, 2021. It will begin after a 20-minute devotion led by Rev. Theresa Soto. This meeting will include:
An election … read more.
Postcard Penpals!
Friends at First Unitarian, since we can’t be Secret Buddies this year, how about being Postcard Penpals instead? Here’s the plan: Sign up to receive the Postcard Penpal kit. It has 4 stamped postcards and the name & address of your Penpal. For 4 … read more.
Call for New Board Members
The Board of Trustees is seeking several new members, who will be elected at the church’s annual meeting on March 14. You must be a member of the congregation to serve on the Board.
The Board serves the congregation … read more.
Your Ideas Wanted: How Can First Unitarian Help Support Family Reunifications?
Friday, February 5, 3:00 PM
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s Congregational Accompaniment Project for Asylum Seekers (CAPAS) supports congregations that host and accompany migrants obtaining legal asylum, in solidarity … read more.
Remembering Gogi Hodder, Long-Time Church Member
Saturday, January 30, 7:00 PM
Gogi left this mortal plane on Saturday, January 16, soon after 7 in the evening. She was lovingly cared for by friends and family, and with grace and generosity by the members of her Woolseyville … read more.
