First Unitarian Church of Oakland

685 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 893-6129
Worship


Worship Service We enjoy rich religious community. When we speak of "worship," we are referring to the shared religious life of our congregation: attending Sunday worship services, creating religious music, honoring life passages like marriage and death, and celebrating special holidays together.

 

 

Upcoming Services

Our Sunday Worship Service is now at 10:15 a.m. only (May 30 - Labor Day). Beginning September 12, 2010, our Sunday Worship Services will be at 9:30 a.m and 11:30 a.m.

August 2010 Worship Services:

Sunday, August 1, 2010 (10:30 a.m.) - Exploring Thomas Starr King’s Nature Sermons
Rev. Sheri Prud’homme, preaching. Rafael Coto, worship associate.

Sunday, August 8, 2010 (10:30 a.m.) - Why Transylvania?
For nearly 15 years, we have been learning from and helping out our partner church in Transylvania. Ministers and their families have traveled there and members of our church have spent time in the village of Okla’nd and other areas of Transylvania. Join church Member Judy Belcher as we explore our relationship with our partner church and Transylvania. Worship Associate is Emily Stoper.

Sunday, August 15, 2010 (10:30 a.m.) - The Green Sanctuary
Our congregation is working towards becoming a Green Sanctuary. Join us as we explore, deepen our respect and care for the earth and all who live here. Worship Leaders - Ian Kim (guest speaker from the Ella Baker Center), William Levwood, and the Green Sanctuary Committee. Worship Associate Brian Jeffries.

Sunday, August 22, 2010 (10:30 a.m.) - Culture, History, Snags, Retaliation and God: Where’s the love?
This service will look at the role of history and culture in creating snags in relationship.   Religion will look for the love and a redefining of retaliation. Worship Leaders Randall Wright and Charles Williams look at these phenomena from a non-disabled crip perspective and from a Native American/African American perspective. Worship Associate Katie Goslee.

Sunday, August 29, 2010 (10:30 a.m.) - Gratitude
Join us in a service on gratitude and how turning our spirits toward appreciation for what is can lead to more ease and joy in our lives. Mary Foran, preaching. Worship Associate is Suzanne Van Houten.

September 2010 Worship Services:

Sunday, September 5, 2010 (10:30 a.m.) - Seeking Justice in Worker's Rights
Join us for a Labor Day service focused on the importance of Unitarian Universalists to stand up and fight for the rights of workers everywhere. Worship Leaders: Rev. Jacqueline Duhart and members of the Justice Council. Worship Associate Emily Stoper.