“The World’s on Fire (and We Still Fall in Love)” Installation of Rev. Theresa I. Soto 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 … Continue reading April 21, 2021 | Announcements & Events
UU East Bay (No So Young) Adult Singles Group Sunday, April 18, 7:00 to 8:00 PM We have just formed the UU East Bay (Not So Young) Adult Singles Group, and you are invited to participate. How will it work? The vision is to have monthly meetings and regular events online until it is safe … Continue reading April 14, 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 Invitation to the Installation of Rev. Theresa I. Soto
Reopening Update Congregants with last names beginning with M-Z: Sunday, April 11, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Congregants with last names beginning with A-L: Sunday, April 18, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Join Pastor Theresa to discuss recent operations team decisions about reopening our church building. For an auto-reply with the meeting link, please send an … Continue reading April 7, 2021 | Announcements & Events
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 welcome! To receive an auto-reply with Zoom details, write … Continue reading March 31, 2021 | Announcements & Events
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, 20. Neven Stanisic, 23. Rikki Olds, 25. Tralona … Continue reading March 24, 2021 | Announcements & Events
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 learned and what you are wondering. We’ll color this sheet and then start the chat at … Continue reading March 17, 2021 | Announcements & Events
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 capacity for safe conditions at this time, but Stefan … Continue reading March 10, 2021 | Announcements & Events
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, being silent with being empty. I get seduced by the promise … Continue reading March 3, 2021 | Announcements & Events
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 of five new members of the Board of … Continue reading February 24, 2021 | Announcements & Events
