
xxHome xxVisitors xxFAQs xxLocation xxMeaning of Membership xxMore About UUism xxUpcoming Worship & Programs xxMusic Ministry xxPast Homilies & Reflections xxWorship Leaders/Associates xxWorship Feedback xxAdult Religious Education xxChildren/Youth Religious Education xxWho We Are xxOur Mission & Vision xxFaith in Action: Social Justice Work xxEnvironmental Justice xxWhy We Chose the Name Live Oak xxGovernance, Committees, Church Docs xxStewardship & Generosity xxHistorical Roots in Alameda xxPhotos xxContact Us xxNews & Newsletters xxCalendar	Why We Chose the Name Live Oak The Live Oak embodies many of the qualities to which we aspire as a congregation. The term "Live Oak" embraces a diversity of oak trees around the globe. The acorns of the Coast Live Oak, natively abundant in Northern California, provided a nourishing staple for many Native American cultures of the region. Its name formed part of the Spanish name of what is now the city of Oakland, from which this congregation sprung. Live Oaks are hardy, dense, and long-lived. Their evergreen branches may reach twice as broadly as high, providing perennial shade and shelter to living things wild and domestic, and inviting smaller creatures -- plant and animal -- to rest upon their limbs and enjoy their vistas. The Live Oak UU Fellowship aspires to its namesake's diversity, generosity, breadth, durability, sanctuary, harmony with its natural environment, and embracing hospitality. Come and grow with us! (Many thanks to Peter Hand for writing the above.) * Learn more about the Live Oak tree.
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xxHome

xxVisitors
xxFAQs
xxLocation
xxMeaning of Membership
xxMore About UUism

xxUpcoming Worship & Programs
xxMusic Ministry
xxPast Homilies & Reflections
xxWorship Leaders/Associates
xxWorship Feedback

xxAdult Religious Education
xxChildren/Youth Religious Education

xxWho We Are
xxOur Mission & Vision
xxFaith in Action: Social Justice Work
xxEnvironmental Justice
xxWhy We Chose the Name Live Oak
xxGovernance, Committees, Church Docs
xxStewardship & Generosity
xxHistorical Roots in Alameda
xxPhotos
xxContact Us

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Why We Chose the Name Live Oak

The Live Oak embodies many of the qualities to which we aspire as a congregation. The term "Live Oak" embraces a diversity of oak trees around the globe. The acorns of the Coast Live Oak, natively abundant in Northern California, provided a nourishing staple for many Native American cultures of the region. Its name formed part of the Spanish name of what is now the city of Oakland, from which this congregation sprung.

congregants holding hands in a large circle Live Oaks are hardy, dense, and long-lived. Their evergreen branches may reach twice as broadly as high, providing perennial shade and shelter to living things wild and domestic, and inviting smaller creatures -- plant and animal -- to rest upon their limbs and enjoy their vistas.

The Live Oak UU Fellowship aspires to its namesake's diversity, generosity, breadth, durability, sanctuary, harmony with its natural environment, and embracing hospitality. Come and grow with us!

(Many thanks to Peter Hand for writing the above.)

* Learn more about the Live Oak tree.