If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend a full welcome! Please answer a few questions on our Guest Connection Card. * * *

In the midst of a pandemic, fires and smoke, civil unrest, and police violence against Black and Brown people, we have found ourselves challenged in ways we never have been. But even in unprecedented chaos, we have the capacity for Resilience and Hope. Please join us for an inspiring service! Worship team leaders are Janet McFarland, Amy Carlson, Corless Smith, Bev Smrha, Claudine Tong, and Micky Duxbury.

You will need a Zoom link to join and can request it by sending an email to yesplease@uuoakland.org with SUNDAY WORSHIP ZOOM in the subject line. A recording of the worship service will be made and posted on First Unitarian Church of Oakland’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page. If you want to talk about being recorded, please reach out to Pastor Theresa.

Embracing Meditation

A time to share what you’re thinking of with care, embracing meditation will be part of worship. If you are unable to join but would like to include names or words, please feel free to email Pastor Theresa or text them at 510-473-SOTO (510-473-7686) before 7 PM Saturday, with EMBRACING MEDITATION in the subject line. Please note that Rev. Theresa is unable to check email on Sundays.

Events for Children and Youth on October 18

• No Children’s Chapel
  Children’s Chapel is held at 10:00 AM on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month through December. If you need information on how to access, please contact Nicole or Alex.
• No Club UU
  We’ll meet over Zoom at 10:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays for a low-key way to gather with friends. Check-in for care and support, play games and learn together at Club UU. Contact Alex and Nicole for more details and information.
• High School Youth Group
  12:00-1:00 PM. Over the next few months the High School Youth group will be taking a deep dive into our UU 7 principles. This Sunday we’ll take a look at our 1st principle, “the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” As usual, we’ll have a time of check-in and a time of centering/grounding. Hope to see you there! Contact Amy or Alex for Zoom information.

Virtual Coffee Hour
11:30 AM Via Zoom

Let’s gather for coffee and conversation following worship service! You bring your drink or snack, and we will begin at 11:30 AM with a couple of sing-along songs, followed by an opportunity for everyone to check in. You will need a Zoom link to join. For Zoom details, pleas email yesplease@uuoakland.org with COFFEE HOUR in the subject line.