Congregation News
Sat. Dec 16 – Holiday Concert
Save the Date: Saturday evening December 16, 7pm!
It’s the Church’s Annual Holiday Concert,
Light These Lights!
Church musicians will be live and in-person in Hamilton Hall for an evening of holiday favorites and a variety of music by Joyful Noise Band, Crescendo Choir, and … read more.
Sun. Nov. 19 – Explore Membership at First Unitarian
Are you interested in membership at First Unitarian Church of Oakland? We invite you to join us on Nov. 19th at church after the Sunday service. It is a chance to get to know each other better, learn a bit about our church & congregation, … read more.
Sun. Oct. 15 – Explore Membership at First Unitarian
Are you interested in membership at First Unitarian Church of Oakland? We invite you to join us on Oct. 15th at church after the Sunday service. It is a chance to get to know each other better, learn a bit about our church & congregation, … read more.
Kevin Mann becomes First Queer Filipino-American Unitarian Universalist Minister in the Bay Area
Newly ordained Rev. Kevin Alan Mann
On October 1st, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland (FUCO) ordained Kevin Alan Mann to church ministry, making him the First Queer Filipino-American Unitarian Universalist minister in the Bay Area. The ordination service took place on the first day … read more.
2024 Pledge Drive Flyer
Dear Friends,
Our Annual Pledge drive for the coming year, 2024, will begin this coming, Sunday, October 8, 2023. To help support our goal of raising $350,000 in pledges we are asking you, a group of approximately 25 members and friends actively involved in … read more.
Ordination of Kevin Alan Mann – 4pm Sun. Oct. 1, 2023
Dear Beloved Community,
We look forward to seeing you at the Ordination Ceremony for Rev. Kevin Alan Mann at 4pm PST on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland (Zoom Link bit.ly/uurevkevzoom). For detailed information about the event, please … read more.
Exploring Membership at First Unitarian Sun. Sept. 17th
Are you interested in membership at First Unitarian Church of Oakland? We invite you to join us on Sept. 17th at church after the Sunday service. It is a chance to get to know each other better, learn a bit about our church & congregation, … read more.
Welcome Rev. Laurel Liefert!
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Rev. Laurel Liefert has been hired to be our part-time contract minister for the ’23-’24 Church program year. Rev. Liefert was a member of this church many years ago before becoming a minister and was ordained … read more.
JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLENESS
Your Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Team invites you to join our summer common read, Mistakes and Miracles, by Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin.
Set aside Thursday, July 20 for our first discussion of this powerful book. Details and a Zoom link will come soon.
Stefan Schneider Retirement Weekend Events
Help us celebrate Stefan’s 20+ years of service to our church! First Unitarian will hold two events over the weekend of June 3 & 4, 2023.
Saturday, June 3 5-8 PM Dinner
Join us in Wendte Hall for a potluck dinner (kids welcome), and joyous music.
Sunday, June … read more.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 23
Public comments at 6:45
Election of Officers and Certification of Delegates to General Assembly
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Annual Congregational Meeting: Beware of Oakland Marathon Delays
Sunday, March 19
The annual congregational meeting will take place on the same day as the 14th Oakland Marathon. The race begins and ends at Snow Park at 19th and Harrison Streets at 7 AM, and roads will be opened by 2 PM. Some intersections near … read more.
Youth Families Together! Potluck and Pizza
Friday, March 17
Come to church at 6 PM, when Children and Family Ministries has planned a gathering for a potluck and pizza. The focus is on families with a child in the 6th to 10th grades, all family members are welcome. Then stay for the … read more.
Community Pot Luck
Our Community Pot Luck will resume after worship on March 26. Please bring a ** vegetarian ** dish to share with 6 people, according to this alphabet order, **1st name** A-G a salad; H-P main dish; Q-Z desert. No worries if you can only bring … read more.
Reception to Express Gratitude and Bid Farewell to Pastor Theresa Ninán Soto
Saturday, March 4, 2 to 4 PM, Starr King Room
Come to express thanks and say goodbye. We’ll have tea, coffee and cookies. A simple time. No program or speeches. If the Saturday time doesn’t work for you, you may send a card to Pastor Ninán … read more.
UPDATE: UU American Roots Course Is Cancelled
Tuesdays, March 14, 21, 28, and April 4 and 11
The UU American Roots class has been cancelled for inadequate enrollment. Please use the time to create a better future! Class may be offered in the Fall. Contact Emily Stoper at bookgroup@uuoakland.org.
UU Dance Is for Everyone
Are you interested in dance opportunities at church? Please follow this link to complete a brief questionnaire, and Tara Miller will follow up with you! For more info, contact Tara directly or via office@uuoakland.org.
All You Need Is Love – Beatles Sing-Along
Friday, March 17, 7:00 to 8:15 PM, Starr King Room
Pete Seeger gathered people to sing because it raised energy and made everyone feel good. We can do it too! Please come to sing favorite Beatles songs. Words provided. If you have a song you’d like … read more.
Keeping Current
After a year since reopening, and with our annual congregational meeting coming up on March 19, it’s due time for the office to review and update info about all congregants and especially church membership.
First, if you’ve had any change in your household or contact info–email or … read more.