Lockdown and COVID has been a challenging time for all religious communities; First Unitarian Church of Oakland is no exception. As we continue to unpack complicated feelings about the past four years including Pastor Soto’s departure, this Sunday we will reflect on the virtue of receiving and offering grace. Checking out First Unitarian Oakland? If … Continue reading Mar. 5, 2023 – What I Know About Church Is a Piece of the Truth
December gave us exuberant rain, but January and February have been very dry. We hope it will rain and wonder about how our ancestors ceremonially solicited rain. We more scientifically-oriented people believe that we can’t control the weather. This leads us to consider just what we can and can’t control, no matter how we try. … Continue reading Control, eh? Fergit about it!
As the new year rolls in, reflecting on the opportunity for reconciliation and transformation calls us forward. This service invites us to explore what it means to stay connected through struggle and change. What do we do when relationships and covenant are broken? Join us to explore further as we include moving away from an … Continue reading There is no away
