Speaker: Pastor Jacqueline Duhart

Incarnation, Proximity, Narrative, Discomfort & Hope

The word incarnate literally means “to make flesh.” How do we put flesh on the bones of our activism so that it makes a real difference. Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy states that there are four elements that make his social change work real and present or incarnate in the world. The four are: proximity, narrative, discomfort and hope. On this Sunday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, let us come together and explore an additional pathway for our activism. Crescendo Choir will offer us songs from the Civil Rights Movement. Our youth and children will spread poppy seeds and pennies throughout our neighborhood. This is a multi-generational worship service. All are worthy and all are welcome. Please join us.

“Tolling of the Bells: The Spirit Remains”, Sunday-January 6 at 10:20

“Tolling of the Bells: The Spirit Remains”. Two of the big questions religions have sought to answer are: “Why does life exist as we know it?” and “What happens after we die?” Unitarian Universalism does not have THE ultimate answer to either of these questions. As a faith movement, Unitarian Universalism promises you a community … Continue reading “Tolling of the Bells: The Spirit Remains”, Sunday-January 6 at 10:20

Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to an Inclusive Good

Heriza Kwanzaa, Happy Kwanzaa.  All are invited to celebrate Nia (Purpose)the fifth Nguzo Saba (Principle) of Kwanzaa. We will reflect on the collective vocation of building, nurturing and protecting community culture and community. There will be time to tell stories aboutyour culture and then to write a brief synopis of your story that will be … Continue reading Reimagining & Remaking the World: A Kwanzaa Commitment to an Inclusive Good

Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts

Church as live art and theater can be an avenue to address and begin to heal suffering.  Please join Worship Associate Jim Briggs who is the Lead Sound Designer and Engineer for Reveal at the Center for Investigating Reporting and Pastor Jacqueline as they interview each about the soul shaping grit of suffering. Please do … Continue reading Hurting, Hearing, Healing-Dialogue Between Hearts

“Sustenance for Our Souls”-Sunday November 18 at 10:20

  “Sustenance for Our Souls”. This Bread Communion  Sunday, Crescendo Choir will bless us with music that embodies the spirit of  our most sacred values. The first line of one of the songs reads “For everyone born: a place at the table. For everyone born: clean water and bread, a shelter a space, a safe … Continue reading “Sustenance for Our Souls”-Sunday November 18 at 10:20

De Los Muertos – A Celebration of our Ancestors at 10:20 AM

Rev. Sheri, Pastor Jacqueline, and Worship Associate Kem Tetlow will lead our community through a celebration of Day of the Dead. Our children and youth are with us for the entire worship service. We will honor some of the ancestors of our congregation as well as our families. You are invited to bring your pictures … Continue reading De Los Muertos – A Celebration of our Ancestors at 10:20 AM

Lights, Camera, Action: Raw Realizations-Sunday October 21-Worship at 10:20

Lights, Camera, Action: RAW REALIZATIONS.  Fashioning a world that nurtures the whole of humanity is a long haul journey into arenas that for some are ferocious and scary. Where does change begin? Where does healing begin? All of us have numerous life defining sacred questions and no definitive answers.  Please join Pastor Jacqueline and Worship … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action: Raw Realizations-Sunday October 21-Worship at 10:20

The Illuminating Power of Faith – Sunday, October 14, 2018 – Worship at 10:20am

“The Illuminating Power of Faith.” Please join our guest preacher the powerful Rev. Deborah Lee, and the members, friends, and allies of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland as we faithfully and prayerfully kickoff our 2019 stewardship campaign, “Faith On Fire.” Pastor Jacqueline, Worship Associate Erika and Trustees Rinda Bartley will help hold the container … Continue reading The Illuminating Power of Faith – Sunday, October 14, 2018 – Worship at 10:20am

Surrendering to an Artistic Muse Sunday, October 7, 2018 – Worship at 10:20am

“Surrendering to an Artistic Muse.” The word surrender has been given a bad rap. What about surrendering to the transformative, redemptive, and inspiring power of an Artistic muse?  Please join M.J. Westbrook (pencil drawings) and Steve Thomasberger (photography), and Pastor Jacqueline as we explore the impact of inviting and surrendering to an artful muse. Our … Continue reading Surrendering to an Artistic Muse Sunday, October 7, 2018 – Worship at 10:20am