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Dear, dear UUCPA folks, I can’t thank you enough for that wonderful send-off on the 15th. All the coordination by Rev. Cat and her great poem for the Time for All Ages (move over, Dr. Seuss!)–all the graceful participation from Mayo Tsuzuki and Rev. Melissa Thomson–Rev. Jen Dillinger’s inspiring sermon–Rev. Lucy Bunch’s very moving laying … Continue reading Weaving the Web: Thank You
You may notice some new signs around campus. They are there because the difference between public and private spaces has legal implications for immigration enforcement. ICE cannot enter private space without a judicial warrant. We cannot prevent ICE from coming into public spaces, which some of UUCPA’s spaces are. But we can make it clear … Continue reading Making UUCPA a sanctuary for all
UUs of color, mark your calendars! We come together as Black, Indigenous, People of Color Unitarian Universalists to be sanctuary to one another. To hear our stories. To share collective grief and joy. We keep us safe. We keep us free. We are so glad to have you connected with our growing movement and we … Continue reading DRUUMM California Summer
A Sweet Parting Just a quick note to say I hope you will be able to be at tomorrow’s service, which is my last Sunday at UUCPA. (My last day is June 30, but on Sunday the 22nd I’ll be at General Assembly, and on Sunday the 29th I’ll be in the UU contingent in … Continue reading Weaving the Web
UUCPA members have a big decision to make next week! Dear UUCPA folks, Well, here we are! The congregation has gathered in numerous small groups to talk about the future of our religious education (RE) ministry, the Discernment Committee has compiled a report of these conversations, and the Board has unanimously recommended that we call … Continue reading Weaving the Web: Calling Cat
Most years, our Flower Communion is on the second Sunday in May (the same day as Mothers’ Day), but please note that this year we will celebrate it on June 1. This is one of Unitarian Universalism’s most beloved traditions. Everyone brings a flower, creating a multi-colored, multi-scented, many-splendored abundance of blooms on our altar … Continue reading Flower Communion to be June 1
. . . which makes this Sunday’s service extra-special.
The Heart and Home Collaborative’s Board sent this letter, along with several notes written by guests (reproduced here): Heart and Home Collaborative’s women’s cold weather shelter wrapped up its 2024–25 shelter season on March 31, and we just want to say thank you. Because your community opened its doors, women had a safe place to come inside … Continue reading Thanks from Heart and Home
To opt out, please inform the church office by June 15 We have had numerous requests for us to resume making a printed directory of church members. Wishing to balance connection and privacy, we will only print names, photos, email addresses, and phone numbers–no physical addresses. If you wish to have any or all of … Continue reading Printed directory coming
Dear UUCPA folks, Something we see if we stick around a congregation long enough is that groups like our small groups arise, struggle, thrive, and end in ways that are very natural and often–though not always–predictable. Two women perceive a need for a women’s group, promote an initial meeting, and get such an enthusiastic response … Continue reading Weaving the Web: The life-cycle of a group