Rev. Soto and Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Team offer an introduction for our community to, “Widening the Circle of Concern” a book that represents the work of the Commission on Institutional Change. We will worship together and honor the spirit of the mission of the congregation. If you’re joining us for the first time, we … Continue reading Mindful of the Past, Hope for the Future
This week, First Unitarian Oakland will host a historic vote for members of record to vote on whether this congregation supports and adopts the 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism. [website link] Join us as Pastor Ninán and the Rev. Dr. Michael Tino (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Westchester and the Church of the Larger Fellowship) … Continue reading December 12, 2021: 8th Principle Vote—Love is Not All
It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than [it] can pay [. . .] I do not think this general insolvency [. . .] to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; … Continue reading The Impediment in Choosing: Emerson, Gifts, and Progress
Join us in a very special opportunity to hear from Zulfat Suara, a Nigerian immigrant who was the first Muslim woman to win an election in the state of Tennessee and the first Nigerian woman elected to office in the United States. Z joins us to reflect on the lessons that her election story can … Continue reading Building Futures, Facing Challenges
What does it mean to be a people of cultivating relationship? Join us as we explore both the heartfelt and ethical demands of this community building commitment. 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. After the … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be a People of Cultivating Relationship?
The Heart’s Matrix: Join us as we explore meeting the challenge of practicing justice during this pandemic. 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. After the service, we have informal chat session in our Virtual Coffee … Continue reading The Heart’s Matrix
In the words of Ruth Wilson Gilmore, “Abolition is about presence, not absence. It’s about building life-affirming institutions.” This Sunday we will address what abolition means to us as UUs and how we might embrace change in our moment of history. If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend a … Continue reading Abolition
“Called to Love”, is our 2017 stewardship theme. Our Stewardship Kickoff Sunday coincides with a call out form Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism to organize a teach-in to further examine our relationships to white supremacy. Is there a spiritual connection between stewardship and white supremacy? If so, what is it? From a place of love and generosity are you ready to support our stewardship campaign? How does your love call you to engage the struggles that are bond together in the phrase “white supremacy”? Please show up for worship and join Pastor Jacqueline, Rev. Mary Foran, Worship Associate Isabel Call and members of our Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Team, and members of our Stewardship Campaign Team as we kickoff our stewardship campaign and spiritually explore the relationships between stewardship and dismantling systems and practices of oppression. Inspirational music will be provided by Joyful Noise and Crescendo Choir. Whoever you are, where ever you come from, you are welcome to worship with us. See you Sunday.
“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.
