Spiritual Development Workshop After Sunday’s service, an all-congregation workshop to consider the spiritual assets, liabilities and staffing needs to best serve the lifespan spiritual development of every member. Meeting ID: 885 4505 9245 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88545059245 One tap mobile +16699006833,,88545059245# US (San Jose) Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule Your board of trustees will meet this on Sunday, … Continue reading July 21, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Friend from Guatemala has suffered cruelty and needs help now At the border in 2017 the US government E, her daughter, and her grandbaby with members of the accompaniment team separated our Guatemalan friend E from her daughter and placed E in a detention center. Later deported to Mexico, E persisted, was granted humanitarian parole, … Continue reading July 14, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Creating Hope & Protecting the Waters – Line 3:Report & Next Steps This Sunday after service will be a deeper look into the movement against Line 3, an Enbridge tar sands oil pipeline currently being built through Anishinaabe treaty territory in Minnesota threatening the Mississippi headwaters. Jeffrey Melcher will host a presentation by Lydia Macy, … Continue reading July 7, 2021 | Announcements & Events

First Sunday Antiracism Discussion & Practice: 8th Principle of UU July 4, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Racial identity is not shaped in a neutral environment. As people of faith on a spiritual journey toward wholeness, we gather to understand the dynamics of racial identity and to overcome barriers and oppression created by individual, institutional, and … Continue reading June 30, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Board of Trustees Meeting This Sunday All members and friends are welcome to attend. Meeting begins with a 15-minute public comment period; you also may send comments to secretary@uuoakland.org, to be read aloud for you. View the meeting packet for the agenda Sun, Jun 27, 12:00pm – 2:15pm PDT Comment period starts at 12:00. Meeting starts at 12:15. … Continue reading June 23, 2021 | Announcements & Events

BIPOC Worship Service | Saturday, June 19, 5:30 PM Pacific This month, our guest worship leader is Rev. Jen Simon. Those with lived experience of being Black, Indigenous, a person of color, or a person of mixed race, are invited to attend BIPOC Worship Service, along with spouses, children, and chosen family of any race. … Continue reading June 16, 2021 | Announcements & Events

Worship Associates Blast-Off  Saturday, June 12, 10 AM to 12 PM As we anticipate reopening our church and offering multiplatform worship services, all are invited to join Rev. Kimberley Debus, worship whisperer, to explore how to work with guests, choose worship elements, and support the flow of worship. This opportunity is for anyone curious, seeking to … Continue reading June 9, 2021 | Announcements & Events

First Sunday Antiracism Discussion and Practice | Sunday, June 6, 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM This month, we will consider the topic “We Cannot Divide: Intersection of Race and Ability” all together and in our racial identity caucuses. The BIPOC caucus will be led by guest Rayla Mattson, and the dominant culture caucus by guest … Continue reading June 2, 2021 | Announcements & Events

What’s Up with Environmental Justice in Our Congregation? Sunday, May 30, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Drop in any time during this coffee hour breakout for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or longer to find out: What is this Drawdown Eco-challenge, and why? What about solar panels for our building? What next? We look forward to … Continue reading May 26, 2021 | Announcements & Events