Welcome Alex Haider-Winnett, our new Interim Religious Education Director! Alex Haider-Winnett is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist originally from Orange County, California. He holds a BA in Peace Studies from Earlham College and a MDiv from Pacific School of Religion. Alex has served as a Sunday School teacher and has led Our Whole Lives curricula at … Continue reading August 5, 2020 | Announcements & Events
First Sunday Gathering for Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Sunday, August 2, 11:40 AM What do you know about the prison system in the United States? How is it connected to our history of slavery and segregation? Whose life do we recognize as being valuable? Gather with fellow congregants, Pastor Theresa, and members of the Journey Toward … Continue reading First Sunday Gathering for Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, August 2
News and an Invitation from Your Board of Trustees July 26, 12:00 PM The board of trustees has continued to meet and work throughout the COVID-19 closure. Please read their latest newsletter to find out what they are accomplishing on your behalf. All members and friends are welcome to attend Board Meetings, which are online, … Continue reading July 22, 2020 | Announcements & Events
How’s Plastic Free July Going? Group Discussion Led by Earth Justice Associates July 19, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Here’s a chance to talk about our experiences during Plastic Free July. Join Earth Justice Associates for a group discussion via Zoom this Sunday. If you’ve been trying to be more aware of plastic in your … Continue reading July 15, 2020 | Announcements & Events
Responding to the Urgency of this Moment: An Invitation to You The Justice Team, in collaboration with Rev. Soto and the Journey Towards Wholeness team, invites you to participate in imagining a just world that is responsive and compassionate with the issues of structural racism and police violence. Read the complete invitation and take the journey together with everyone … Continue reading July 8, 2020 | Announcements & Events
Choosing Discomfort: Racial Identity Caucusing on July 5 11:35 AM to 12:35 PM This Sunday, following worship service, join us for our monthly First Sunday Gathering for Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. We will break out into racial identity caucuses to build resilience in uncomfortable situations. Caucuses will be facilitated by Rev. Theresa Soto for Black, indigenous, … Continue reading July 2, 2020 | Announcements & Events
From Pastor Theresa: Summer and Service to Unitarian Universalism Currently, I am not planning to leave Oakland or be away from church work until we are able to adopt a plan to use the building safely, essentially whatever the next re-opening phase will be. My allotted breaks will still happen, lest I run out of … Continue reading June 25, 2020 | Announcements & Events
An Important Message from the Board of Trustees The board of trustees has recorded a video message about responding to the economic impacts of the pandemic. Please watch it here. Come to the Painting Party Friday, June 19, 2 to 5 PM Come to the church plaza to help paint large plywood patio decorations for … Continue reading June 18, 2020 | Announcements & Events
Sunday, June 21 9:00 AM – Drive-Through Flower Communion at Church 2:00 PM – Worship Service via Zoom Following Zoom worship – Virtual Fellowship (in lieu of coffee hour) A sure-to-be-memorable drive-through service for our annual Flower Communion is being planned for June 21. If you are not able to participate in a drive-through service, or if … Continue reading Let’s Get Ready for Flower Communion!
We’re Forming a Sizzle Team First Unitarian Church of Oakland seeks six (6) individuals to form a Side With Love “Sizzle” Team for rapid and faithful responses to protests, actions, or other needs. Would you like to join this justice ministry? Please email revsoto@uuoakland.org to let them know. One-Stop Viewing With many thanks to Vince … Continue reading June 4, 2020 | Announcements & Events
