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Candidating week is the primary means of mutual discernment for the congregation and our candidate for a settled minister. This is the time for you to ask Rev. Theresa Soto your questions, and at the same time, Rev. Soto wants to learn more about us and our congregation’s interests. Please participate in this important time … Continue reading Schedule for Candidating Week with Rev. Theresa Soto
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON “Wear The LOVE” T-Shirt Sales!: If you prefer, drop by the t-shirt table Wendte Hall after the service on April 21 or 28 to make your online purchase. If you need financial assistance making your purchase, please don’t hesitate to drop by the t-shirt table for assistance! Purchase a shirt to Wear … Continue reading Week of 4-25-19 New Announcements & Events
Passover Seder Full. If you have not already RSVP’d for the Passover Seder, please know that all seats have been filled. ~~~~ <b>Sun., April 21, 2019 (yes, on Easter!), Listening Sharing Circle, 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM, Starr King Room. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are many changes and transitions happening in our church life! Please join us … Continue reading Week of 4-18-19 New Announcements & Events
Sunday, April 14th Men’s Fellowship Discussion and Planning, 9 AM – 10 AM, 3rd Floor Library. Men of the church are invited to a before worship chat about men’s issues and activities of the Men’s Fellowship. The Fellowship has traditionally provided support and friendship among men in the church, as well as an annual retreat, … Continue reading Week of 4-11-19 New Events & Info
Just saying, maybe, there might be more than a slight probability that we as Unitarian Universalist (UU) may wrestle a wee bit with our Christian and Jewish roots. Consequently, during this season of Lent and Easter, some of us choose not to directly engage Easter stories that weave in and through RESURRECTION! We resist, even … Continue reading Breath & Heart, Sublime Authority: A Message from Pastor Jacqueline
On Sunday, April 7th, the Ministerial Search Committee announced our candidate for settled minister: The Reverend Theresa Soto! The congregation will decide on May 5th whether to call Reverend Soto at special congregational meeting. Click here to learn more about our candidate and the upcoming vote.
Sun., April 7, First Sunday Poetry, “Kindness Spoken Here.” 9:30 AM – 3rd Floor Library. This month’s theme is “Poems from Prison,” selections from a large collection written by people incarcerated in America’s prisons. Bring a poem or just come to regard. Contact Ron with questions. Thurs., Apr. 25, Congregational Book Group Meeting, 7:30-9:30 PM. … Continue reading Week of 4-2-19 New Events & Info
Sun, April 14, Not An Ordinary Earth Day Service, 10:20 AM to Noon. Bay Area cities have declared Climate Emergencies. Your Earth Justice Associates (EJA) are concerned for the health, safety, and livelihood of our most vulnerable neighbors. Wide reaching injustices are happening now. Let’s correct them, change the rules, take actions, restore our planet. … Continue reading Week of 3/28/19 New Events & Info
First Unitarian Church of Oakland This promises to be a powerful and compelling event! Jonathon Simon is looking at the entire criminal justice system through the lens of the concept of Dignity. Jose Bernal will help us let our elected representatives know that we want change in the conditions in our county jail. This dialog wil help … Continue reading Sun., March 31,12:15 PM, Commmunity Panel and Dialog: What Can We Do About Mass Incarceration?
An advanced session for white allies who have attended the morning workshop. Deeper practice for conversations with those who are skeptical about the impacts of racism. Cost $60 for public, $30 church members (use code UUOaklandmember) Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-white-ally-toolkit-two-east-bay-workshops-for-anti-racist-allies-tickets-58879752926 Ally workshop 4.6.19 WITH LINKS Led by David Campt, PhD, a nationally recognized expert in race relations … Continue reading Sat. April 6, Going Deeper: Building Skills to Become a Better Anti-racism Ally, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Wendte Hall
