Sunday November 3, 2024 – The Quest for Political Healing: Listening and Questions

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Building up to the election, we have been subjected to a barrage of blame and shame in a time of deep division in our country. We need to figure out how to live and love in a pluralistic world. Can we find a morality the transcends tribalism, the tendency to favor peple who we consider to be Us, rather than Them? We have all been trained to be advocaes for what we care about, which is an important skill. But it can also get in the way of deciding to care about each other. Rev. Laurel Liefert, Worship Associate Corless Smith and RE Director Jef Melcher will explore the quest for political healing. Crescendo Choir and Joyful Noise Band will provide music. This also begins our Family-First Sundays on the first Sunday of each month. After the service we will come together for a Celebratory Stewardship Lunch.

There are two ways to attend this worship service:

  • In person: Worship service starts at 10:20 AM. We strongly recommend that you wear a mask while in the building. All are invited to stay after worship for Coffee Hour in Wendte Hall.
  • Via Zoom: Click here to join us online for the service and Virtual Coffee Hour. Closed captions will be provided. The first part consists of watching the live stream, and the second part continues our practice of online Coffee Hour. The virtual “doors” open at 10 AM and music commences at 10:20 AM.

Checking out First Unitarian Oakland?

If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend a full welcome!  Please answer a few questions on our online Newcomer Connection Card.  When at church on Sunday, you can also ask questions and get help at the Greeting Table on the patio before the service.

On most Sundays right after the service, we have a quick Newcomer Welcome in the sanctuary — meet up with a church member in front by the pulpit, for a quick introduction to the church and answers to your questions — then join us in Wendte Hall for Coffee Hour.  If you attend via Zoom, you can stay in the Zoom session after the service for informal discussion in our Virtual Coffee Hour.

We look forward to you joining us for worship service each week! For more information, check out About Worship.