Trust, our November worship theme, is an essential quality for this faith community to thrive and grow. Each of us, in our own ways, has experienced the pain of having our trust betrayed, of losing faith in something or someone we counted on. As we seek to rebuild, to heal ourselves, our congregation, and our … Continue reading Nov. 5, 2023 – Regaining Trust
Why do you see the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Matthew 7.3. That profound, perennial human question is attributed to Jesus in the New Testament. During the stresses of lockdown and COVID it was apparent that people’s reflexive coping mechanisms were very often … Continue reading Sep. 17, 2023 – The Enneagram
“Silly Octopus” What can an unexpected encounter with an octopus teach us about living wholeheartedly? And what might Ralph Waldo Emerson and poetic theater have to do with it? Please join us for a service that is silly, soulful, and meets you where you are. Checking out First Unitarian Oakland? If you’re joining us for … Continue reading Emerson and Delight: Silly Octopus
