The life of Amanda America Dickson offers insight into courage in the face of change and seizing opportunities for freedom. Come learn about her and how we move forward in courage when times are difficult or complex. Checking out First Unitarian Oakland? If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend … Continue reading Where do we come from?
One of the ways we can think of the Seventh Principle of Unitarian Universalism is that, “[w][e believe in caring for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things.” We have a duty of care to the planet and to one another, but what does that look like on an ordinary day? … Continue reading All Around: Sacred Creation, Connection, and Relationship
When it comes to history, there is a lot to reflect on, both good and bad. Still, without pretending or deflecting, we can learn a lot about creating liberation together and celebrate the courage of those who went before us. Join us to celebrate courage, past and future. Checking out First Unitarian Oakland? If you’re … Continue reading Connecting with Unitarian Universalists of Courage
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
Enter into the New Year with a resetting of intentions to embrace gratitude, give ourselves and others spaciousness, and lean into appreciating our gifts. Jeffrey Melcher leads the service and we will receive a homily from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend a … Continue reading Leaning Into the Gifts
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
