Evangelism for Beginners (and Doubters)
To evangelize means to “spread the Good News.” What Good News does UUP have to share? And what is keeping us from shouting it to the rooftops?
Speaker: Nancy Blake
Zelophehad’s Daughters and the Buddha’s Aunt: Badass Women in History
Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, assisted by WA Nancy Blake, will celebrate inspiring women leaders. Rev. Wakoh will share stories from the Hebrew and Buddhist scriptures about women who acted boldly and collectively to make life better for themselves, their extended families, and countless women who came after them. She will consider the relevance of … Continue reading Zelophehad’s Daughters and the Buddha’s Aunt: Badass Women in History
Forever Turning
This Sunday, we gather to acknowledge the turning year and the changes ahead for UUP as we prepare to welcome a new minister. Join us for music and reflections on endings, beginnings, and the miracle of renewal.
Intergenerational Flower Communion
Join us today for our annual Intergenerational Flower Communion service! During this family friendly hour, we will celebrate flowers with stories and lots of music! Bring a flower to contribute to our communal bouquet.
Easter Service: Resurrections of the Spirit
While it’s hard to believe in bodily resurrection, resurrections of the spirit are not only credible, but demonstrable. This service will be dedicated to the late Revs. Rob and Janne Eller-Isaacs, who revived the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. They both died of cancer in the last two years. Yet their spirit lives on, not … Continue reading Easter Service: Resurrections of the Spirit
Awakening the Spirit
The beginning of February marks the celebration of Imbolc on the ancient Celtic calendar. Literature from as early as the tenth century indicates that the holiday was rooted in agricultural cycles, and marked the beginning of the growing season. Join us today for a quiet service featuring music, reflections, and meditations on awakening and rebirth.
Songs for Peace, Songs for the Earth: Summer Hymn Sing!
Worship Leaders: Nancy Blake and David Dodd.Music: Gary Rossi and David Dodd, accompanists Please join us for UUP’s Summer Hymn Sing featuring songs and arrangements by Jim Scott. Jim will be performing in concert the previous evening at UUP, and while he won’t be at our service, we will continue to celebrate him and his musical contributions … Continue reading Songs for Peace, Songs for the Earth: Summer Hymn Sing!
Mothering and the Improvisational Art of “Yes, and…”
Worship Associates: Laura Kamper and Nancy Blake Please join us on Mother’s Day as we delve further into May’s theme of Creativity. Being a mother, or mothering in general – i.e. simply engaging in the act of creating and/or nurturing another living being – provides absolutely endless opportunities for creativity, whether we want those opportunities … Continue reading Mothering and the Improvisational Art of “Yes, and…”
Compassion Practice: Looking with Love
Our Soul Matters worship theme of the month is compassion. Being a people of compassion means moving from empathy (feeling) to action. What might this look like close to home? Please join us for this online service. We will send out the link to the viewing gathering in our newsletter. (Sign up for our newsletter, … Continue reading Compassion Practice: Looking with Love
This I Believe
“This I Believe” is one of UUP’s most cherished series of services. We learn wondrous things from members or dear friends of our congregation. In these talks, congregants trust US by sharing with us their lives and their stories about how they make sense of the world around them. In connecting our UU principles to … Continue reading This I Believe