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2- ■ Poetry Circle
Poetry Circle September 2, 2018 9:30 am - 10:10 am
Church Library Bring a favorite poem including ones you’ve written. For info, contact Ron Weisberg, ronwei@yahoo.com. See more details - ■ Worship 10:20 am
Worship 10:20 am September 2, 2018 10:20 am - 11:20 am
Hamilton Hall Parable of the Talents: On Christianity and Capitalism Worship Associate Alanna Kelly, Worship leader Katrinca Ford
As a religious liberal, we like to tell stories from the bible that support our values of love, equality, and generosity. But what about stories that make us uncomfortable? As Unitarian Universalists, we are inheritors of the Judaeo-Christian bible and all of its stories which, for better or worse, continue to hold power in the modern world. When we distance ourselves from these stories do we rob ourselves of the power to make real change in systems of oppression? Join us as we explore this topic through one of the lesser known parables. Worship leader Katrinca Ford, worship associate Alanna Kelly and musician Denise Blasé will be joined in the pulpit by a local hotel worker who will provide personal testimony on issue facing the working poor today. See more details
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Finance Team Meeting September 8, 2018 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Crompton Library See more details
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9- ■ Justice Council Coordinating Team meeting
Justice Council Coordinating Team meeting September 9, 2018 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Meeting on the third floor around the board table in the OYC space. See more details - ■ Water Communion Worship 10:20 am
Water Communion Worship 10:20 am September 9, 2018 10:20 am - 11:20 am
Hamilton Hall Join us for the first service of the 2018-2019 church year as we gather together for our annual Water Communion. Please bring with you a small amount of water from a place (or places) which hold special significance to you. Perhaps, the water is from a beach where you find peace and renewal, from a faucet in the home or dorm of a loved one, or a fountain in a park you love. As we pour our gathered waters into a common vessel, we are reminded of the many places, experiences and faith traditions we come from and how, in this moment, we are together as we walk our paths.Questions? Please contact office@uuoakland.org. See more details - ■ Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation
Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 9, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Starr King Room See more details
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Tutor Orientation at Boost! West Oakland September 11, 2018 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lafayette Elementary School, 991 14th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA, Room A115 Support West Oakland Youth. Boost! West Oakland is a weekly tutoring program that empowers youth, cultivates academic skills and confidence, and advances student learning. Register at http://boostoakland.org/volunteer-with-boost.html.
Want to learn more? Speak to Kate Lenhardt or Debbie Brown during Coffee Hour. See more details - ■ Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation
Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 11, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2223 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA As we enter this last year of Pastor Jacqueline Duhart’s ministry before retirement, we each carry hopes and dreams for our future ministry. The Ministerial Search Committee will host gatherings in the month of Survey September so that as members and friends we can share with each other how we view our congregation and what are our boldest visions. Contact: (510) 684-5300 Wheelchair access, 4 blocks from Ashby BART Click here to learn more about this event and other upcoming Cottage Conversations. See more details
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Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 14, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1101 Rose Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA As we enter this last year of Pastor Jacqueline Duhart’s ministry before retirement, we each carry hopes and dreams for our future ministry. The Ministerial Search Committee will host gatherings in the month of Survey September so that as members and friends we can share with each other how we view our congregation and what are our boldest visions. Contact: (510) 652-9943 7 steps to front door Click here to learn more about this event and other upcoming Cottage Conversations. See more details
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Beyond Categorical Thinking Workshop September 15, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Participate with the Search Team in a “Beyond Categorical Thinking” (BCT) workshop on Saturday, September 15 from 1-4:00 pm. This program is designed to promote inclusive thinking and prevent unfair discrimination during our search for a settled minister and utilizes conversations and case studies of actual events from other UU congregations. Originally concerned with issues of gender, race, sexual orientation, and disability, it now includes gender identity, ethnicity, mental health, class, age, and size. Look for our upcoming sign-up sheet. Questions? Please contact Donna Fujioka. See more details
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16- ■ Worship 10:20 am Special Guest Leon Spencer
Worship 10:20 am Special Guest Leon Spencer September 16, 2018 10:20 am - 11:20 am
Pastor Jacqueline
Rev. Leon Spencer
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Slides: Dan Wright
Projectionist: Katrinca
Board Member: See more details - ■ Earth Justice Associates Meeting
Earth Justice Associates Meeting September 16, 2018 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Third Floor Open Space At this meeting, we will build on the enthusiasm generated by the Rise for Climate events of the previous week. Topics include:
- Plan for our upcoming event: Climate Passion? Take Action! on Sept 23rd.
- Discuss our next projects for 'greening' our own nest, this historic building.
- Increase 'find-the-correct-bin' recycling participation at church and at home.
-Increase our number of active EJA participants: You? Questions? Please contact Earth Justice Associates . See more details - ■ Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation
Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 16, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Program Room See more details - ■ Re-Entry Workshop
Re-Entry Workshop September 16, 2018 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Curious about how Pastor Jacqueline’s sabbatical went? She’s curious to hear from you as well about your experiences as leaders of the congregation. Let’s have a conversation and re-covenant for this final year of our shared ministry as we bless each other on our way. We would like one representative from each ministry to participate. See more details
• • • • | 17- ■ Meditation Sitting Group with Carol Emert
Meditation Sitting Group with Carol Emert September 17, 2018 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
The First Unitarian meditation sangha welcomes meditators of all backgrounds and experience levels. Silent meditation begins at 7:15 PM for 40 minutes, followed by check-ins and tea. BART accessible in Oakland’s Rockridge community. For location and accessibility questions, contact Carol Emert. See more details
• | 18- ■ Covenant Group
Covenant Group September 18, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crompton Library See more details
• | 19 | 20- ■ Personnel Committee Mtg.
Personnel Committee Mtg. September 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Crompton Library See more details
• | 21- ■ Young Adults Group Potluck & Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation
Young Adults Group Potluck & Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 21, 2018 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Starr King Room As we enter this last year of Pastor Jacqueline Duhart’s ministry before retirement, we each carry hopes and dreams for our future ministry. The Ministerial Search Committee will host gatherings in the month of Survey September so that as members and friends we can share with each other how we view our congregation and what are our boldest visions. Click here to learn more about this event and other upcoming Cottage Conversations. See more details
• | 22- ■ Church of Baseball Celebration
Church of Baseball Celebration September 22, 2018
Our annual group visit to see the A's and some fireworks is Sept 22nd.
Tickets are $15. Please see Don Hermes (A's hat) at coffee hour or contact Don by email or at 415 246 3086. See more details
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23- ■ Worship 10:20 am
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Orientation to Membership September 23, 2018 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Orientation to membership Our Orientation to Membership Workshop takes place on the 4th Sunday of each month at 12 noon, Room TBA. This is for visitors and potential new members; long-term members are welcome to attend too. The workshop is designed to help you decide whether Unitarian Universalism and the First Unitarian Church of Oakland is right for you, and allows you to get connected to others in the community. For more info, contact Rev. Sheri revsheri@uuoakland.org See more details - ■ Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation
Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 23, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Starr King Room See more details
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Board of Trustees Meeting September 25, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street, Oakland, CA, Program Room Our Board of Trustees regularly meets at 7:00 pm, usually on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Board meetings are open to the entire congregation; you are most welcome to come and observe your board in action. See more details
• | 26- ■ Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation
Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 26, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
301 El Cerrito Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA As we enter this last year of Pastor Jacqueline Duhart’s ministry before retirement, we each carry hopes and dreams for our future ministry. The Ministerial Search Committee will host gatherings in the month of Survey September so that as members and friends we can share with each other how we view our congregation and what are our boldest visions. Contact: (510) 502-9003 6 steps to front door, resident dogs not participating Click here to learn more about this event and other upcoming Cottage Conversations. See more details
• | 27- ■ Church Book Group
Church Book Group September 27, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Church Book Group Church Book Group
Meets 4th Thursdays (most months),
7:30 to 9:30 PM, at the Stopers’ home. The group discusses nonfiction books that relate to the church's mission in the areas of justice, nature, history, psychology, etc. There is a core of regulars and drop-ins are always welcome. Watch the Chalice Chatter, the website and the church e-list to see in advance what books have been selected for the next month or two. For information about accessibility and/or anything else about the group, contact Emily Stoper, Emily.stoper@gmail.com See more details
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30- ■ Worship 10:20 am
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Ministerial Search Cottage Conversation September 30, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Starr King Room See more details
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