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 weeks, send out a postcard with something fun or … Continue reading February 17, 2021 | Announcements & Events

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 by establishing broad policies for the governance of the church and … Continue reading February 10, 2021 | Announcements & Events

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 and resistance to our government’s xenophobic immigration policies. There are active efforts right now to … Continue reading February 3, 2021 | Announcements & Events

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 co-housing compound. Gogi asked two of her friends to … Continue reading January 27, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Introduction to the Teamwork Team Friday, January 22, 7:00 to 8:00 PM Is a Teamwork Team weird? (Spoiler: No. A Committee on Committees is a usual accountability structure. The Teamwork Team takes a page from that book with the added twist of supporting the practice of covenant in community.) Please reply via the evite. Earth … Continue reading January 20, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Earth Justice Educator Wanted We are so pleased to invite support for the congregation in the newly created Earth Justice Educator position, described here: https://tinyurl.com/EJEducator. Please address any question and submit resumes by January 27 to Rev. Theresa Soto at revsoto@uuoakland.org. Please share this information widely. Save the Date for Religious Education Workshop: We Are All … Continue reading January 14, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Circle of Oak Launches the Witching Hour Circle of Oak has a new offering starting January 10: “The Witching Hour.” What is this, you ask? It’s an hour for tea, good company, and learning about topics relevant to Witchcraft and other Earth-centering spiritual paths. We will host this hour each second Sunday at 12 PM, … Continue reading January 6, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Christmas Eve Celebration – “A Light on the Horizon: The Spirit of Christmas” Thursday, December 24, 6:00 to 7:00 PM We are so excited for Christmas Eve! It will be different for sure, but being together is one of our greatest gifts. We invite you to Christmas Eve for carols and thoughts of hope and … Continue reading December 23, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Christmas Eve Celebration Thursday, December 24, 6:00 to 7:00 PM We are so excited for Christmas Eve! It will be different for sure, but being together is one of our greatest gifts. We invite you to Christmas Eve for carols and thoughts of hope and care. This year we will wander toward the gifts of … Continue reading December 16, 2020 | Announcements & Events