Barking Pig Awards from Pastor Theresa This Sunday, in worship before the annual meeting, Pastor Theresa gave two awards to people who have responded to the pandemic with acts of creation that strengthened and nurtured our congregation. Corless Smith: Corless has continued to work on the Justice Team and Earth Justice. She also sewed the … Continue reading September 24, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Notice of Annual Meeting of the Congregation September 20, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM The Board of Trustees is convening the Annual Meeting, rescheduled from March 15 due to the closure of the church. It will begin after a 20-minute devotion led by Rev. Theresa Soto. In order to vote at any business meeting of … Continue reading September 17, 2020 | Announcements & Events

A Message from Rev. Theresa Soto for the New Program Year As we begin a new year in Congregational life, we find that some of the usual markers of that passage are missing. In this uncharted way, we must mark our own path. Renewal during this time–of our strength, of our resolve, of our clarity … Continue reading September 11, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Poetry Circle Resumes! Sunday, September 6, 9:30 to 10:15 AM Poetry Circle is returning from summer hiatus and will again meet on the first Sunday of each month. Join fellow poetry lovers for reading aloud favorite poems. Bring one you’ve written, a favorite, or just come to listen. The theme to start the year is … Continue reading September 2, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Save the Date: First Sunday with BLUU’s Rev. Mykal Slack Sunday, September 6 Mark your calendar and don’t miss the opportunity to hear from and be in conversation with Rev. Mykal Slack, community minister for worship and spiritual care for Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. He will be our guest preacher on Sunday, September 6, leading … Continue reading August 26, 2020 | Announcements & Events

August News and Invitation from Your Board of Trustees “Church in the time of Covid-19 is challenging, demanding change, adaptation and focus on what is essential.” The board of trustees continues to adapt in this pandemic. Please read their latest newsletter to find out what they are accomplishing on your behalf. All members and friends … Continue reading August 20, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Water Ceremony: Your Ideas Matter! Watch this video from Pastor Theresa, who invites you to drop in on Tuesday, August 18, from 7:30 to 8:00 PM, for conversation about our upcoming water ceremony. R.s.v.p. to yesplease@uuoakland.org with WATER CEREMONY in the subject line to receive Zoom details. BIPOC Caucus Evening Gathering Thursday, August 20, 7:00 to … Continue reading August 12, 2020 | Announcements & Events

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