As we return to the rhythm of the year of congregational life, we have the opportunity to cultivate, practice, and share joy. But what does that look like in these difficult times? Join us to explore. This service will include reflection on Disability Pride. Checking out First Unitarian Oakland? If you’re joining us for the … Continue reading Becoming Champions of Joy
Shanah tovah! (Hebrew for Happy New Year!) We have a deep need to grieve and attone as we start a new cycle. This is the most powerful time in history for a global eco-consciousness for Western-Euro culture. WE must atone, grieve the loss of the planet we once knew, and enter a new cycle with … Continue reading Sharing the Mission: Ea, A Planet: Embracing Grief, Hope, and Active Change
If you’re joining us for the first time, we would like to extend a full welcome! Please answer a few questions on our Guest Connection Card. * * * Courage to Listen Sunday, August 23, 10:30 AM via Zoom Listening for stories is something more acute than listening to them. Writer Eudora Welty supposes that it’s an early form … Continue reading Courage to Listen
Enough To Be Called A People: LGBTQ people come out thousands of times in their lifetimes. What does it mean to live this experience? What can our community learn from coming out and the transition it represents? Come ready to appreciate and honor one another.
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
“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
Worship offers every soul who participates a place where we can be, breathe in and be “in-spired”; opportunities to breathe out and cast off or “ex-pire” that which no longer serves our common good; and experiences to breathe with or “con-spire” with spirit. Joyful Noise sings and Crescendo Choir offers their rendition of “My Old … Continue reading The Liturgical Power of Church
