Joins us on Facebook Live for our Virtual Service In these difficult times, what does the Shelter in Place Order teach us about our interconnectedness? How does it clarify our purpose as a spiritual and ethical community? 1. There will be a brief time of centering that includes an embracing meditation on Facebook Live. To … Continue reading The House We Share
Women have played a significant role in the history of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Come hear some of their stories and honor their memories. We will also have a chance to celebrate the women who are making history here at UUOakland in the present. Everyone will be invited to participate in this Multigenerational … Continue reading A Women’s History Month Celebration of First Unitarian’s Women Past and Present
Whether we understand the crisis of these times to be climate emergency or the proliferation of the value of profit over people or something else, all of us need all of us to make it. Join an exploration of what that looks like in action and why it matters. Crescendo Choir will be singing, as … Continue reading Small Art, Love, and Beauty: What Being Human Demands in Challenging Times
The First Principle of Unitarian Universalism affirms the worth and dignity of every person. One of the ways to apply that principle is to learn the practices of affirming aspects of our lives. We will explore the concept of identity, defined as “something without which you’d ‘miss what being human is for you.’” and consider … Continue reading **First Sundays on the 2nd Sunday!
Two of the big questions religions have sought to answer over the years are: “Why does life exist as we know it?” and “What happens after we die?” Unitarian Universalism does not have the ultimate answer to either of these questions. We do promise you a community of learning and support to explore what matters … Continue reading Tolling of the Bells: The Spirit Remains
Join us as we list our voices in song for our traditional 8 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. We will sing hymns and gather together and be joined by Crescendo Choir.
When We Love Life Fiercely What happens when we allow ourselves to open to a receptive love of the earth’s intricate web of life? When we recommit to this world as holy ground, can it inform how we care for one another and all life? In this season of awe, join Rev. Emily Hartleif, Worship … Continue reading When We Love Life Fiercely
Join us this weekend for a service with Starr King School for the Ministry student Derrick Mustelier as we continue the exploration of active faith and engaged generosity. Derrick will be including reflections on the DIY punk scene and how they resonate with our choices to be active in a Unitarian Universalist congregation, such as this one. Worship associate: Tara Miller, with Crescendo Choir bringing their gift of music.
“Skin In the Game Kind of Love” – Unitarian Universalism encourages us to believe that love is the “spirit” and love is the “doctrine of our faith communities.” How do we allow LOVE to reveal the BEST of who we are and place us on a path of being powerful loving Spirit Beings? How do … Continue reading “Skin In the Game Kind of LOVE”, Sunday June 16th. Worship at 10:20
“I Sing The Body Electric!” All are invited to celebrate the transformative power of music that is central to the worship life of First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Join, Worship Associate Debby Kaplan, Rev. Sheri, Pastor Jacqueline, Joyful Noise and Crescendo Choir for our annual “Worship Concert”. Joyful Noise will bring their spirit filled celebratory … Continue reading “I Sing The Body Electric”, Choir Music Sunday – June 2, Worship at 10:20
