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Week of 12/13 New Events Posted

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 coffee hours with events and activities focusing on our historic … Continue reading Week of 12/13 New Events Posted

Stewardship Update

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 our goal of $425,000 is essential to helping … Continue reading Stewardship Update

“On This Very Christmas Night”-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm

“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 the seeds for love, justice and compassion in 2019. Our … Continue reading “On This Very Christmas Night”-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm

Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to and Inclusive Good-Sunday, December 30 at 10:20

“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. There will be time to tell stories about our culture … Continue reading Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to and Inclusive Good-Sunday, December 30 at 10:20

On This Very Christmas Night-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm-Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

“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 ripe seeds for love, justice and compassion in 2019. Our … Continue reading On This Very Christmas Night-Monday, December 24 at 8:00pm-Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts-Sunday, December 9 at 10:20

“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 Pastor Jacqueline as they interview each about the soul shaping … Continue reading Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts-Sunday, December 9 at 10:20

Be-ING A Light to Holiday Blues-Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 10:20am

“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 when we will bless our gifts of socks. Following worship … Continue reading Be-ING A Light to Holiday Blues-Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 10:20am