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First Unitarian Church of Oakland

685 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
510.893.6129

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First Unitarian Church of Oakland

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Past Worship Services

Sunday April 5, 2026: Liberation and Renewal: One Table, Two Traditions
April 5, 2026 10:30 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Marilyn Schumacher, Music by Joyful Noise Band and Crescendo Choir
Sunday March 29, 2026: The Gift of Presence
March 29, 2026 10:30 amLed by guest minister Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern and Worship Associate Corless Smith, Music by Vincent Raines
Sunday March 22, 2026: What Is Worthy of Our Attention?
March 22, 2026 10:30 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Worship Associate Sarah Watts, Music by Vincent Raines
Sunday March 15, 2026: Justice and Joy
March 15, 2026 10:20 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Worship Associate Laurel Egenberger, Music by Crescendo Choir and Joyful Noise Band
Sunday March 8, 2026: ABOLISH ICE NOW! Lessons in Resistance from Minneapolis
March 8, 2026 10:30 amLed by Rev. Kevin Mann and Rev. Laurel Liefert, Music by the vocal ensemble Persisters
Sunday March 1, 2026: Attention and Gratitude
March 1, 2026 10:30amLed by Laurel Liefert and Director of Children and Family Ministries Jef Melcher, Music by Vincent Raines
Sunday February 22, 2026: Death by Hymn – the Sacred Work of Repair, Resilience and Rebuilding Trust
February 22, 2026 10:30amLed by Guest Minister Rev. Greg Ward and Worship Associate Marilyn Schumacher, Music by Crescendo Choir
Sunday February 15, 2026: Universal Love
February 15, 2026 10:30 amLed by Worship Leaders Emily Stoper and Sarah Watts, music by pianist Vincent Raines
Sunday February 8, 2026: Loving Hearts, Helping Hands
February 8, 2026 10:20 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and the Pastoral Care Associates, Music by Crescendo Choir and Joyful Noise Band
Sunday February 1, 2026: Embodying Resilience
February 1, 2026 10:20 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Director of Children and Family Ministries Jef Melcher
Sunday January 25, 2026 Islam: No Us and Them
January 25, 2026. 10:20amIn celebration of Muslim American Heritage Month, join Rev. Laurel Liefert and special guest, Moina Shaiq. There wil be a Q&A in Wendte Hall after the service. Joyful Noise Band will play at 10:20 and Crescendo Choir will offer their music during the service.
Sunday January 18, 2026: Resistance Lives in Laughter, Tenderness and Song
January 18, 2026 10:20 amLed by Heather MacLeod and the Social Justice Steering Committee, Music by Vincent Raines Scarth Locke and Nancy Henderson
Sunday January 11, 2026: Practicing Resistance
January 11, 2026 10:30amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Worship Associate Nancy Henderson, Music by Vincent Raines
Sunday January 4, 2026: Tolling of the Bell Service
January 4, 2026. 10:30 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Worship Associate Sarah Watts, Music by Crescendo Choir and the vocal trio of Nancy Henderson Kerry Parker and Don Schumacher
Sunday December 28, 2025: Choosing Hope
December 28, 2025 10:30 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert, Music by Vincent Raines
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Sunday November 8, 2026: Celebrating Our Building

November 8, 2026 10:20 amLed by Rev. Laurel Liefert and Worship Associate Emily Stoper, Music by Joyful Noise Band and Crescendo Choir

This congregation bears an important responsibility: to care for the historic building that serves not only as our home, but also as a popular meeting place for the community. Significant work has been accomplished this year, as was evidenced by the scaffolding that was up for months and now finally has come down. It is … Continue reading Sunday November 8, 2026: Celebrating Our Building

    • Saturday, December 12, 2026 7:00 pm – Annual Holiday Fundraiser Concert, “Light These Lights”
     

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