SAVE THE DATES: 150 YEARS OF FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF OAKLAND
During February 2019, First Unitarian Church of Oakland will celebrate its sesquicentennial as a beacon of liberal religion in Oakland. Each Sunday’s worship in February will feature a special speaker, memorable guests, and extraordinary … read more.
Beloved,
Sending a big THANK YOU to all of you who have pledged to date! We are now at $320,000 almost 75% toward our goal of $435,000!
December can be a busy time for all of us. The Board is putting together the 2019 budget and reaching … read more.
Sun., Dec 9 & 16, Wear the Love! Share the Love! Side with Love!: A Sliding-Scale T-Shirt Sale, 11:30AM – 12:30PM, Wendte Hall. Our yellow t – shirts, displaying our new slogan “Side with Love” will be on sale in Wendte Hall following worship. They … read more.
“On This Very Christmas Night”. Come, with your courage to risk feeling moments of: Aha, Awe, Curiosity, Enlightenment, Inspiration, Mystery, Wonder and more. Join Pastor Jacqueline, Rev. Sheri, Worship Associate Kate Lenhardt and her son Brian Elder as we imagine what is possible and sow … read more.
Please Join us for our Annual Winter Concert
I Dream a World
Saturday, December 8
7 pm – 9 pm
Hamilton Hall
You won’t want to miss this eclectic mix of music featuring the Crescendo Choir, Joyful Noise, and several talented soloists and small groups … read more.
“Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to an Inclusive Good.” Heriza Kwanzaa, Happy Kwanzaa. All are invited to celebrate Nia (Purpose) the fifth Nguzo Saba (Principle) of Kwanzaa. We will reflect on the collective vocation of building, nurturing and protecting community and culture. … read more.
“On This Very Christmas Night”. Come, with your courage to risk feeling moments of: Aha, Awe, Curiosity, Enlightenment, Inspiration, Mystery, Wonder and more. Join Pastor Jacqueline, Rev. Sheri, Worship Associate Kate Lenhardt and her son Brian Elder as we imagine what is possible and sow … read more.
“Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts”. Church as live art and theater can be an avenue to address and begin to heal suffering. Please join Worship Associate Jim Briggs who is the Lead Sound Designer and Engineer for Reveal at the Center for Investigating Reporting and … read more.
“Be-ING A Light to Holiday Blues”. For millions of beings in our human circle of kin, the holiday season is racked with regret, grief, sorrow and pain. There is no immediate resolution to personal misery. Let us join together for a 30 minute worship service … read more.
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As a passionate and concerned congregation, may we be a warm … read more.
