Each Sunday, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland hosts worship that connects us both to shared values in community and to something larger than ourselves. True to our Unitarian Universalist practice, what we connect to ranges from theistic to nature-based to non-theistic and many things in-between, but is always held as part of the multifaceted … Continue reading Sunday December 27, 2026
Each Sunday, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland hosts worship that connects us both to shared values in community and to something larger than ourselves. True to our Unitarian Universalist practice, what we connect to ranges from theistic to nature-based to non-theistic and many things in-between, but is always held as part of the multifaceted … Continue reading Thursday December 24, 2026 8:00 pm
Each Sunday, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland hosts worship that connects us both to shared values in community and to something larger than ourselves. True to our Unitarian Universalist practice, what we connect to ranges from theistic to nature-based to non-theistic and many things in-between, but is always held as part of the multifaceted … Continue reading Sunday December 13, 2026
Our ancestors leave us many things: stories, traditions, courage, wisdom – and sometimes wounds, silence, and unfinished work. On this day of remembrance, we will explore what it means to honor our ancestors without pretending they were perfect. We will ask how we might hold both the gifts and the challenges we inherit. We will … Continue reading Sunday November 1, 2026: Healing What We Inherit
In difficult and uncertain times, courage does not always mean standing alone. Sometimes courage means remembering that we are part of a much longer story. As the season turns towards Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, All Souls, and other traditions that honor those who came before us, we will explore the wisdom, love, strength, and … Continue reading Sunday October 25, 2026: When the Veil Grows Thin
The title of this service comes from a song called “The Bug” written by Mark Knopfler, sung by Dire Straits, and covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter. It’s about how good, bad, smooth and challenging times are a normal part of living. Rev. Laurel will unpack a true story with lessons about compassion, cooperation, and kinship, … Continue reading Sunday October 11, 2026: Sometimes We’re the Windshield, Sometimes We’re the Bug
The Unitarian Universalist Association designates six Sources, one of which is “words and deeds of prophetic people.” But what and who are our sources and prophets? In this service, we explore how diverse sources and prophets enrich our spirituality, and how we can find meaning and guidance from some potentially unexpected places. Led by Julianne … Continue reading Sunday September 20, 2026: Sources and Prophets
This year will begin a time of transiton for the congregation. After three years of rebuilding, the focus now will be on the process of discerning what is next. A Transition Team will be formed this Fall to work with the congregation on getting ready for the transition to your next minister who would begin … Continue reading Sunday September 6, 2026: A Time of Transition
In a time of uncertainty and injustice, we Unitarian Universalists are committed to being a force for positive change in our community and the world. We also know we can’t do it alone, and making real change will require us to stand alongside all sorts of people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. This service … Continue reading Sunday August 30, 2026: Creating Solidarity With Diverse Communities
The church year begins with Water Communion! With many schools resuming in mid-August, we will be holding our annual Water Communion in August for the first time. The Water Communion or Water Ceremony, was first used in a Unitarian Universalist worship service in the 1980’s and is symbolic of our shared faith originating from different … Continue reading Sunday August 23, 2026: Water Communion
