Every day is Earth Day. Are you aware of how we are sustained by our Home, our Planet Earth and all Her myriad creatures, mycelium, plants, hills and valleys, oceans and the numerous rivers that flow into the oceans and how the oceans are one vast body? Mirrors of each other, human and not, many … Continue reading Sunday July 5, 2026: The Web of Interdependence
Join in person or on Zoom. Worship Leader Joyce Cutler fell out of bed in April 2024 and into loving, supportive arms. It’s amazing what strokes can teach you when you’re willing to learn. Join her as she celebrates the love shared with her, as she digs through the pile and finds shards of love, … Continue reading Sunday July 27, 2025 – Letting in Love
There are over 2,500 Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines in 25 congregations and 10 newly forming fellowships. Most of the churches are located in remote rural farming and fishing villages. What can UUs from the Philippines teach us about their unique expression of our shared global liberal religious faith? How can building bridges of mutuality … Continue reading Sunday March 17, 2024 – Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)
We live in a power-over world. How can we learn and model another way – power with, also called relational power. Instead of having winners and losers, can we be together and help one another in mutual cooperation? Rev. Laurel Liefert will lead the service with the assistance of Worship Associate Emily Stoper. The service … Continue reading Nov. 12, 2023 – The Exquisite Risk
Come join in with Aloha spirit! Susan T. Mashiyama, PhD and UUA Certified Music Leader, will share her multicultural background and tell us a little about her experiences with the culture, music, and dance of Hawaii, as well as Buddhism. Emily Stoper will give a reflection based on her experiences being a mother and at … Continue reading May 14, 2023 – The Aloha Spirit
The June 12 service will explore the eye-opening experiences of 5 First Unitarian Oakland covenant group members through reflections, music, poetry and a skit. They are Sara McAulay, Daisy Quan, Arnie and Emily Stoper, and Ron Weisberg. If you are curious about joining a Covenant Group, please fill out this quick interest form before June 19th and we … Continue reading Finding Community and Meaning in a Covenant Group
