Speaker: Worship Associate Bill Blakely

Sunday July 7, 2024 – Environmental Justice Associates

xxx There are two ways to attend this worship service: In person: Worship service starts at 10:20 AM. We strongly recommend that you wear a mask while in the building. All are invited to stay after worship for Coffee Hour in Wendte Hall. Via Zoom: Click here to join us online for the service and Virtual … Continue reading Sunday July 7, 2024 – Environmental Justice Associates

Rise UP: Unitarian Universalism in Oakland, California in 2025, How Will We Prepare?

First Unitarian Church of Oakland celebrates 150 years! Our third guest speaker in our month of celebration is Rev. Chris Long who did his internship with the church from August of 2006 through June of 2008. It is hard to believe ten years have passed since the end of my two-year, part-time Ministerial Internship with this historic, … Continue reading Rise UP: Unitarian Universalism in Oakland, California in 2025, How Will We Prepare?

“Is It Magic or Is It Grace?”

“Is It Magic or Is It Grace”?  We drink from wells that we did not dig. We eat from fruit trees that we did not plant. We are sustained by a planet that we take for granted. How can this be? Worship Associate Bill Blakely, Rev. Jacqueline will shine some light on the theological concept of Grace and how it might operate in our living. Crescendo Choir and Joyful Noise will also bring light to our shared worship experiences. All are welcome. All are worthy.

There will be Children’s Chapel in the Starr King Room and then Spirit Art & Games.