Lockdown and COVID has been a challenging time for all religious communities; First Unitarian Church of Oakland is no exception. As we continue to unpack complicated feelings about the past four years including Pastor Soto’s departure, this Sunday we will reflect on the virtue of receiving and offering grace. Checking out First Unitarian Oakland? If … Continue reading Mar. 5, 2023 – What I Know About Church Is a Piece of the Truth
From climate change to congregational change, we get a chance to practice spiritual engagement with the unknown while bringing forward what we need even as we move forward. Several reflections will ask us to hold multiple perspectives in the spirit of Sankofa, an ancient Ghanaian wisdom concept. Speakers: Jef Melcher, Laila Ibrahim, and Trevor Palacio, … Continue reading Feb. 26, 2023 – Looking Back While Going Forward
One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. “Somebody loves you,” the note says. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. “But who,” Mr. Hatch wonders, “could that somebody be?” After discovering that there is a twist to the story, Mr. Hatch … Continue reading Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch
Following a month long celebration of the congregation’s 150th anniversary and the release of her book, Gather the Spirit, Rev. Sheri Prud’homme will share some reflections on the history of our church and its implications for our future. Laila Ibrahim will introduce our three endowment funds and challenge us to secure the future of the … Continue reading Keep the Spirit Moving Forward
Around the globe the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) confronts unjust power structures and mobilizes local communities to challenge oppressive powers. What motivates & contributes to the global impact of the UUSC? Please join Pastor Jacqueline, Jane Facente, Evelyn Sheridan and Emily Stoper as we share stories and reflect on the longstanding successes of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. We will also distribute our UUSC boxes. This is a Time for All Ages Sunday.
“Border Crossing, Personal Reflections.” June of 2016 six young spiritual leaders from First Unitarian Church of Oakland participated in a Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministries Border trip to Tijuana. Please come and hear how Estelle Jefferies, Julianne Kelleher, Aria Killebrew Bruehl, Sophia Killebrew Bruehl, Lydia Macy and Wynnie Savageford were moved and changed by their experiences. … Continue reading “Border Crossing, Personal Reflections”, Worship Services at 9:20 and 11:20.
Pastor Jacqueline and Worship Associate Katrinca Ford are joined by long time member Laila Ibrahim as we celebrate Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos). Our children and youth are with us for the entire worship service. Music will be offered by Duck River Band. Please bring your pictures and momentous to add to our community altar. Invite your neighbors and let us all join in celebrating those who are now our ancestors.
