November 14 for soft reopening for Sunday worship (shorter service, monitor ventilation) November 21 with our Celebration Sunday, featuring a Ritual of Joy, Grief, and Gratitude. Details above include safety practices: Proof of vaccination or negative test from 72 hours previous. Masks (folks who can’t wear masks for medical reasons will be supported in participation in safe … Continue reading REOPENING EVENTS
October Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 6:45 to 9:00PM – online All members and friends are welcome to attend. Meeting begins with a 15-minute public comment period; you also may send comments to secretary@uuoakland.org, to be read aloud for you. View the meeting packet and agenda here: link Zoom link for meeting here: … Continue reading Tues Oct 26 – October Board Meeting
Free to watch until Nov 30th. The UU Ministry for the Earth, along with several other organization are sponsoring this film so that it can be freely available. It is family friendly. Spanish w/English subtitles in some parts. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/204/n7yn7fr3
OCT 22 Go with us to Sacramento to Join the march to Calstrs, a state pension fund, demanding an end to investments in fossil fuels. It’s Oct. 22, and carpooling is available. Oct. 29, take part in the BlackRock, Banks & Biden Youth March –“Stop Setting Our World on Fire.” 10:30, BlackRock Hdqtrs, 400 Howard … Continue reading October 20, 2021 Stop Setting Our World on Fire
What’s Up with Environmental Justice in Our Congregation? Sunday, May 30, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Drop in any time during this coffee hour breakout for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or longer to find out: What is this Drawdown Eco-challenge, and why? What about solar panels for our building? What next? We look forward to … Continue reading May 26, 2021 | Announcements & Events
Virtual Connections Fair: Stories of Us, Stories of Service Sunday, May 23, immediately following worship In the spirit of this month’s worship and learning theme, the Virtual Connections Fair is an opportunity not to be missed: to mix and mingle with other congregants and to connect with members and leaders of First Unitarian Oakland programs … Continue reading May 19, 2021 | Announcements & Events
Live Book Talk: The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging TONIGHT! Wednesday, May 12, 7:00 to 8:00 PM The Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto is presenting an interactive live book talk given by Author Dr. Jane Fleishman, sexuality researcher and author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging, … Continue reading May 12, 2021 | Announcements & Events
Justice Team Meeting Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 to 7:30 PM As we prepare for transition to in-person activities, join the conversation about opportunities to create justice, at the upcoming justice team meeting. You can find the agenda by following this link. For an auto-reply with the meeting details, email yesplease@uuoakland.org with the subject line JUSTICE. If you … Continue reading May 5, 2021 | Announcements & Events
Congratulations to Pastor Theresa and First Unitarian Oakland! Pastor Theresa’s installation was a significant milestone in the life of our congregation and unique in its ritual of more than 200 attendees sharing mindful bites across the country. Many thanks to the numerous volunteers who created art and decorated the treat bags, shopped, assembled the treat … Continue reading April 28, 2021 | Announcements & Events
“The World’s on Fire (and We Still Fall in Love)” Sunday, April 25, 4:00 PM Please join First Unitarian Church of Oakland in a service of installation as the congregation acts formally to enter into shared ministry with our called minister, the Rev. Theresa I. Soto! We will gather in a unique virtual event that … Continue reading PLEASE JOIN US! Installation of Rev. Theresa I. Soto
