Join Worship Leaders Emily Stoper and Sarah Watts in a philosophical, social and emotional exploration of our connection with the world’s poorest people.The service will feature music by pianist Vincent Raines. Each Sunday, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland hosts worship that connects us both to shared values in community and to something larger than … Continue reading Sunday February 15, 2026: Universal Love
Sunday evening begins the Jewish eight day Festival of Lights called Hanukkah. Although Hanukkah celebrates many different things, ultimately it represents hope. Worship Associate Emily Stoper will offer a Hanukkah reflection and Rev. Laurel Liefert will offer other messages of hope. Music by pianist Vincent Raines. Each Sunday, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland hosts … Continue reading Sunday December 14, 2025: Messages of Hope
Join in person or on Zoom. Corless Smith and Laurel Egenberger wrap-up the summer worship series by reflecting upon First Unitarian Church of Oakland’s foundational values. Like many UU churches First Unitarian has a tradition of offering summer Sunday services crafted entirely by congregants. We get the chance to hear new voices, and get to … Continue reading Sunday August 31, 2025 – Cornerstones
Join in person or on Zoom. Why do many of us regularly come to church? What draws us to this group of people, this building, this liturgy when we could be enjoying Sunday brunch or reading a big, fat Sunday newspaper? Lucia Savage and Corless Smith explore why we have weekly appointments with our church … Continue reading Sunday August 17, 2025 – Church as Date Night? (or, Why We Each Come to Church)
