Speaker: Crescendo Choir

“Faith? White Supremacy? Honoring the Journey In Between”

May 7, 2017 at 9:20 am Crescendo Choir, Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Team, Joyful Noise, Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Vocalist Barbara North, Vocalist Susan Keiter, Worship Associate Lynn Gallogly

“Faith? White Supremacy? Honoring the Journey In Between” – First Unitarian Church of Oakland joins congregations across the country in identifying soul killing patterns that unconsciously perpetuate white supremacy. These patterns oppress us all; when we stop them, a holy moment happens and a new way emerges. Welcome guest preacher, Rev. Sonya Sukalski, Worship Associate, Lynn Gallogly, members of our Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Team, vocalist Susan Keiter and Barbara North (First Service), Crescendo Choir (Second Service) and Joyful Noise as we examine unconscious patterns and learn ways to disrupt them and live faith-filled lives. A child dedication ritual will also bless our thirsty souls in the second service. All are welcome and all are worthy. This is a Time for All Ages Service.

“Roll Away the STONES” 11:20 Worship

April 16, 2017 at 11:20 am Crescendo Choir, Joyful Noise, Rev. Jacqueline, Trumpet Player Sue Leonardi, Worship Associate Dick Bailey

“Roll Away the STONES!” Come & be touched by the pageantry of our Easter bonnet/tie processional; come & be lifted by jubilant sacred music; come & be touched by our ritual of receiving ashes; come & hear stories that may move the stones that weigh on your heart. Please join Rev. Jacqueline, Worship Associate Dick … Continue reading “Roll Away the STONES” 11:20 Worship

“It’s All About the Thanks.” ONE SERVICE ONLY at 11:20

March 19, 2017 at 11:20 am Crescendo Choir, Joyful Noise, Rev. Jacqueline, Rev. Sheri, Worship Associate Katrinca Ford

“It’s All About the Thanks.” First Unitarian Church of Oakland, a beacon of religious acceptance, tolerance and social activism has stood on the corner of 14th and Castro for over a century. Come and here from those who have experienced the Grace of this historic church and its transformative worship styles. Immediately following our Church … Continue reading “It’s All About the Thanks.” ONE SERVICE ONLY at 11:20

“Is It Magic or Is It Grace?”

March 5, 2017 at 11:20 am Crescendo Choir, Joyful Noise, Michael Fitzhugh, Rev. Jacqueline Duhart, Suzanne Van Houten, Worship Associate Bill Blakely

“Is It Magic or Is It Grace”? We drink from wells that we did not dig. We eat from fruit trees that we did not plant. We are sustained by a planet that we take for granted. How can this be? Worship Associate Bill Blakely, Rev. Jacqueline will shine some light on the theological concept of Grace and how it might operate in our living. Crescendo Choir and Joyful Noise will also bring light to our shared worship experiences. All are welcome. All are worthy.

There will be Children’s Chapel in the Starr King Room and then Spirit Art & Games.

First Unitarian Church of Oakland

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Speaker: Crescendo Choir