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Sunday, January 22, 12:00 PM, Starr King Room Newcomers and friends, the Community Connections team invites you to a gathering to explore membership here at First Unitarian. It is a chance to get to know each other better, learn a bit about our church and congregation, and discuss what it means to be a member. … Continue reading Explore Becoming a Member at First Unitarian
The 2023 Music Visioning Team would like to know what you wish for in the church’s music programs next fall. Complete a short online questionnaire by January 29 about what you like and what you’d change in the church’s music programs. Printed questionnaires also are available in Wendte Hall after Sunday services. Attend a Music … Continue reading Your feedback is music to our ears!
Classroom co-teachers for age groups 6-10 and 11-16 Shopper (help by buying supplies when needed) Greet and meet families before and after Sunday service Youth Program adult (25+) facilitator Contact: familyministry@uuoakland.org
The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the Board of Trustees in advance of the annual meeting in March. You must be a member of the congregation to serve. The Board is most in need of people who can serve three-year terms. (Trustee Job Description) We are looking for people of all ages, races, gender identities … Continue reading Seeking Candidates for the Board of Trustees (updated)
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant – Saturday, December 24, 5:00 PM With a spark of imagination and the willing participation of many children, youth, and the young at heart, we will bring to life, right before our eyes, the Christmas Story as told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Come and let this ancient story … Continue reading Enjoy Christmas Eve with Us!
Saturday, December 17 Stay after the “Light These Lights” holiday concert on Saturday and enjoy a cookie reception in Wendte Hall. Would you like to contribute cookies to share with fellow concertgoers and talented musicians? Please do! And please arrive early to hand them off to cookie wrangler Bill Blakely in the Wendte Hall kitchen. … Continue reading Light These Lights…then Enjoy and Share Cookies!
Thursday, December 29, 6:30 to 8:30 PM The book group will meet on December 29 instead of the usual 4th Thursday of the month. This month’s highly touted selection is When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault by David M. Buss, an evolutionary psychologist. Who doesn’t want to gain … Continue reading Book Group Meeting: When Men Behave Badly
Changes are coming to First Unitarian music programs. Stefan Schneider will be retiring from his position as co-leader of Crescendo Choir, and leader of Joyful Noise Band in June. What do YOU want to hear and see in the church’s music programs next Fall? We want to hear from you! Complete a short on-line survey … Continue reading News from the MUSIC VISIONING TEAM 2023
Sunday, December 18, 3:00 to 5:15 PM In consideration of the holidays, the board of trustees has changed its December monthly meeting date to Sunday, December 18. All members and friends are welcome to attend. As usual, the meeting will begin with a 15-minute public comment period; you also may send comments to board@uuoakland.org, to … Continue reading New Date for December Meeting of the Board
Let’s collect and donate new socks for our unhoused neighbors. Bring new socks each Sunday in December, or drop them off at church or volunteers’ homes (TBA). We’ll have a sock wrapping party at church after the December 18 service or you can wrap the socks in holiday paper (be sure to mark if socks … Continue reading Share the Warmth – HOLIDAY SOCK DRIVE!
