Due to the untimely death of a colleague, Rev. Soto must take some time away from conversation before worship tomorrow. They offer to reschedule the session for December 12 a the same time. Thank you for your understanding.

Pastoral Care During Church Thanksgiving Holidays Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 If you have a pastoral care emergency during the church holidays, please reach out to Evelyn Sheridan, pastoral care coordinator at pastoralcare@uuoakland.org, or to Pastor Theresa, by email at revsoto@uuoakland.org or via phone call or text at 510-473-SOTO (510-473-7686). The Church Needs Your Pledge … Continue reading November 25, 2020 | Announcements & Events

The Holidays Are Hard Enough: Holiday Grief Group Thursday, November 19, and Friday, December 4, 7:00 to 7:30 PM Meet with folks to talk about grief surrounding the holiday season in a time of COVID-19. There will be two opportunities. For more information, email Alex Haider-Winnett. To receive Zoom details, email yespelase@uuoakland.org with HOLIDAYS in the subject line. Christmas … Continue reading November 18, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Practice Against Microaggressions Thursday, November 12, 7:30 to 8:30 PM Pastor Theresa offers another practice session with breakout rooms: one for BIPOC on healing from microaggressions and another one for dominant culture folks on preventing and cleaning up microaggressions if they happen. To join in, send an email to yesplease@uuoakland.org with MICROAGGRESSIONS in the subject line. Congregational … Continue reading November 11, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Post-Election Response Circle Thursday, November 5, 7:30 to 8:30 PM “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world.” – Roald Dahl The election has been on our minds for months. Come to a circle that will gently (and in a non-partisan way) consider the results together. Joy, … Continue reading November 4, 2020 | Announcements & Events

November’s Worship and Learning Theme: Healing you look at me and cry everything hurts i hold you and whisper but everything can heal ― Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey So much of the world around us is in pain, but it is true that for many folks, so much of the world inside us, and inside … Continue reading October 28, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Virtual Pumpkin Carving Party and Parade Sunday, October 25, 12:30 to 2:00 PM UU Church in Livermore and First Unitarian of Oakland invite you to a virtual pumpkin carving party and parade! Bring your pumpkin, tools, and costumes to spend some spooky fun time with friends. Dress up to share your costume and show off … Continue reading October 21, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Facilities Update Watch this video for a report from Facilities Manager Stefan Schneider on building use, polling places, and safety. Pep Talk on “Indigenous People’s Day” In this week’s Pep Talk, Interim DRE Alex talks about ways to celebrate and recognize Indigenous People’s Day. Find out how to support local organizations caring for Indigenous people … Continue reading October 14, 2020 | Announcements & Events

Pep Talk on “Voting as a Spiritual Practice” Interim director of religious education Alex Haider-Winnett offers a Pep Talk on “Voting as a Spiritual Practice.” See the video here. RE-Source: A New Monthly Newsletter for Lifespan Religious Education Feeling overwhelmed? At a loss for how to talk about current events faithfully? Feeling burnt out and … Continue reading October 7, 2020 | Announcements & Events

First Sunday Poetry Circle Sunday, October 4, 9:30 to 10:15 AM Join us to share a poem, favorite or your own; or just come to listen. William Carlos Williams wrote, “It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.” How true in … Continue reading September 30, 2020 | Announcements & Events