What do we do when our expectations are shattered? When our best-laid plans go up in smoke and making lemonade isn’t enough? Certain moments in life invite us to a radical shift in perspective. Join us in an exploration of Permaculture, transformative change, and other lessons Piper learned while driving pell-mell down a foggy, stormy … Continue reading Jan. 29, 2023 – The Unexpected Good Benefit
According to therapist Fritz Perls, “nothing changes until it becomes exactly what it is.” In order to stop climate change we need to look at exactly how immense the problem is, exactly how discouraged we feel. Come hear stories of people who hit rock bottom and found that under the rock there were unexpected wells … Continue reading Jan. 15, 2023 – Cultivating Radical Hope and Resilience
A great and joyful event: 6:00 pm – Family Zoom celebration of Christmas. Join us for stories, songs, and fun to explore the blessings of Christmas. Folks of every age and stage of life are invited; this service will be shaped to welcome participation of children and youth. Need a link? Email yesplease@uuoakland.org with family … Continue reading Friday, 12/24 Christmas Eve 6:00 pm and 7:30
English poet of the Romantic Age, William Blake, said that, “Joy and woe are woven fine, a clothing for the soul divine. Under every grief and pine, runs a joy with silken twine.” Join us in a service that holds both the ups and the downs of the pandemic season. Bring a token of your … Continue reading Grief and gratitude woven fine
We often embrace renewal after unplanned interruptions that shake us out of our patterns, norms, ruts, and accumulated bad habits. How can we also foster renewal and renewed perspective? Using a concept championed by artist and musician Brian Eno, we’ll consider creative acts of interruption that we can apply to our spiritual lives.
“Authority of the Sacred Whole: How Do We Discern Truths.” Is the whole of US more powerful than any INDIVIDUAL member? What is the authority of our shared ministries? Please join members of the Committee on Shared Ministry – Bev Smrha and Debby Kaplan, and Worship Associate Corless Smith as we look at the power … Continue reading Authority of the Sacred Whole: How Do We Discern Truths – Sunday, March 24th at 10:20 am
