How We Communicate

There are so many platforms for communication these days: social media like TikTok and Facebook, planning/project apps like Discord and Trello, and of course, email, text, and phone. It can be a challenge as we don’t have one set of established norms. And overwhelming! I know I am not the...

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The Art of Nimbleness

The ability to be nimble should never take the place of careful planning and organization, but part of being a congregation is the role of “the unexpected.” It can be serious and unfortunate, such as when one of our pipes became uncoupled January 23rd, causing a flood in our education...

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A Season of Hope

November 27, 2022 by Bis Thornton The goddess of springtime and a chalice made out of necessity get together to celebrate God’s birthday–what time of year is it again? Well, let me show you around the calendar of my heart and tell you a few stories, and together we can...

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Live Oak History

The Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church is a strong tree with deep roots. December 2022 – Live Oak Adopts Eighth Principle In December 2022, Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, along with hundreds of UU congregations around the country, voted to add an 8th principle to our existing principles: We, the...

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Financial Commitment

Making a Commitment. Making a Difference. How do I make my financial commitment? When you become a new member you will be asked to complete a financial commitment form. By completing this form, you are agreeing to make a cash donation in support of the church. What is a commitment...

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Original Home

    Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford Hi, I’m Joanna and I’m the lead minister for Live Oak UU. I believe we’re called to both strengthen our souls and strengthen the world, and this church is an empowering companion for your own journey. We have great theological diversity at Live Oak....

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