First Unitarian Church of Oakland — Attraction in Oakland

It has been years since I have attended this church and I hope it has improved. When I went there I felt it had hypocrites attending. They had a greeter at the door that would greet some people warmly ɓut when a minority was next in line he would change an be very nasty Then they would have a sermon of how open minded they were! After the service there was a coffee and ño one would speak I would see new minority people standing alone never to return. They had a coffee hostess that was awful. I was new and wanted to connect and saw a break fast menu and asked when they got together for breakfast and the woman said in a very nasty manner this is for the homeless you don't expect us to invite you to breakfast do you? I thought they would get together and charge. So we could meet people.There was a book by Jack London of how A young author was rejected by the Oakland Unataran Church and a young lady and her family.The story took place on a boat and he wanted to comment suicide. I understand Jack London was on a boat when he wrote the book and he latter commented suicide.i suggested they included this book in there book sales.....I visited the church some years latter and they had a table greeting new people but when I went the next week I was on my...

I have been a member here for 20 years and I can honestly say that this community has changed my life! Drawn in by the beautiful building, I stayed because of the strong sense of belonging I felt here. And that led me to find my daughter and my husband. I want every one to be as fortunate as me. What are you looking for? Support during troubled times? A place to explore your spiritual beliefs? A sense of belonging? An opportunity to engage in social justice work? An accepting church? A forum to speak your truth? Others who want to help create an anti-racist, anti-oppressive world? I found all this and more. If you are searching,...

Great people who are involved in Oakland. No creed to follow. Just shared principles such as 'All are worthy.' (Also, since we are UU's: 'All are wordy.') We are a collection of humanists, atheists, Christians, Possibilianists (look it up), Buddhists. We've been in downtown Oakland since 1890. We plan to be around a lot longer. Come and grow your roots...