Almost anyone you know is carrying multiple complexities during this time, including you. You worry about safety, health, sustenance, and connection. You worry about the people you love, both far and near. What are our sources of strength, both as a community and as individuals? How does the time we’re going through, including adaptations and … Continue reading Laying Down the Weight of the World
Women have played a significant role in the history of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Come hear some of their stories and honor their memories. We will also have a chance to celebrate the women who are making history here at UUOakland in the present. Everyone will be invited to participate in this Multigenerational … Continue reading A Women’s History Month Celebration of First Unitarian’s Women Past and Present
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
Two of the big questions religions have sought to answer over the years 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. We do promise you a community of learning and support to explore what matters … Continue reading Tolling of the Bells: The Spirit Remains
Join us as we list our voices in song for our traditional 8 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. We will sing hymns and gather together and be joined by Crescendo Choir.
Join us in our annual multigenerational Thanksgiving ritual of sharing a simple communion of bread. Just as each ingredient matters in the making of bread, so does each person matter in the creation of beloved community. As we share something of ourselves with others, we transform our separate lives into an inclusive community of faith … Continue reading There’s a Blessing in This House
UUOakland welcomes to our chancel Rev. Dr. David Usher as this morning’s guest preacher. Rev. Usher has 35 years experience in the Unitarian Universalist ministry in both England and the United States. Join him as he unpacks the big question – Do I Believe in God? His conclusions may surprise you and awaken new understandings … Continue reading The Big Question
With much anticipation and excitement, we will welcome the new church year! In our annual Water Communion, we will gather in celebration of the merging of the waters. You are invited to bring a small amount of water from a source that has meaning to you to combine with the waters other members of our … Continue reading Welcome! Bienvenidos! Water Communion: Merging of the Waters.
“Skin In the Game Kind of Love” – Unitarian Universalism encourages us to believe that love is the “spirit” and love is the “doctrine of our faith communities.” How do we allow LOVE to reveal the BEST of who we are and place us on a path of being powerful loving Spirit Beings? How do … Continue reading “Skin In the Game Kind of LOVE”, Sunday June 16th. Worship at 10:20
“I Sing The Body Electric!” All are invited to celebrate the transformative power of music that is central to the worship life of First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Join, Worship Associate Debby Kaplan, Rev. Sheri, Pastor Jacqueline, Joyful Noise and Crescendo Choir for our annual “Worship Concert”. Joyful Noise will bring their spirit filled celebratory … Continue reading “I Sing The Body Electric”, Choir Music Sunday – June 2, Worship at 10:20
