Sun., March 10, 2024, 11:45 amLoper Chapel Come hear Nadia Tavera, on staff at our offering recipient for Lent, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI), talk us through what life is like for asylum seekers, the changing landscape of immigration policy and partisan politics, and opportunities we have as a sanctuary church to be supportive of new immigrant arrivals.
Did You Know…?
…that you can attend (in person & on Zoom) a critical Candidate Forum for Alameda County Supervisor (District 4) this Sun., Feb. 25, 5 pm, at Skyline Church of Oakland? Find out more here. This race features a progressive outsider, Jennifer Esteen, who is challenging a six-term incumbent, Nate Miley. The seat represents a racially and economically diverse district that …
From FCCB Over 60: Cultivating Joy with Sara Orem
Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6 & 20, 10-11:30 amPillar Room & on Zoom This class is a six-week opportunity to try out activities that may bring you joy. We are offering it as a hybrid course, both in-person and on Zoom.Who: In-person, this class is open to FCCB Over 60’ers only. The Zoom portion will be open …
Taizé
Made up of simple phrases and chants, often taken from scripture or liturgy, Taizé is a kind of musical centering prayer. It originated in an ecumenical monastic order in Taizé, France. Michele McGeoy went to Taizé to learn the practice and is offering to re-launch a once a month worship service. If you would be interested in participating, please fill …
Author Talk: Authentic Antiracist Dialogue with Dr. Roxy Manning
Sun., March 17, 2024, 10 amSanctuary Clinical psychologist, social justice advocate, and author Dr. Roxy Manning will be with us in worship on Sun., March 17, to discuss her book, “How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy” and its companion text, “The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook.” Dr. Manning will be interviewed …
Still Time to Donate Funds to Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Thank you to all who donated to the Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage Fundraiser. So far we received $957 in your generous donations! For those of you who did not yet donate, great news: there is still time! Please donate any amount to help us reach our $1,400 goal and cover all partial scholarships and make this trip affordable to all …
With Head & Heart: the Spirituality of Learning in the United Church of Christ (UCC)
Sat., Feb. 24, 2024 – 9 am to 1 pmLoper Chapel & Pillar Room The upcoming Spirituality & Learning Day Retreat will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Christina Hutchins and members of the Ministry of Adult Education. Our Congregational stream in the UCC has a long history of linking learning and spirituality. We don’t have a creed members are required …