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Learning about our local Community Land Trust at Dismantling White Supremacy, Feb 13

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, two leaders of the South Bay Community Land Trust (CLT) will make a presentation to UUCPA’s Dismantling White Supremacy group. South Bay CLT, like us, recognizes the historically racist exclusion of BIPOC and other marginalized communities from opportunities of housing and development, and actively works to dismantle these structures by centering the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted by the housing crisis: for example, by the makeup of their board. Community Land Trusts are a powerful partner in reversing the effects of decades of housing discrimination, since they buffer residents from the volatility of economic crises, land speculation and gentrification through permanent affordable housing.

Sadly, Zoombombing is a reality for anti-racism groups. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed to the Dismantling White Supremacy email list, please email dismantlingwhitesupremacy+subscribe@uucpa.org. Zoom information for the session will be sent to this list early next week. We welcome new attendees at any time!

Thanks,
Amy

SciFi/Fantasy Discussion Group Next Meeting — February 21 — the 1999 movie “Bicentennial Man”

Hello SciFi/Fantasy Fans,
Our next meeting is February 21, 7-8:30, on Zoom. We’ll discuss the 1999 movie “Bicentennial Man”
Visit the UUCPA website to get the Zoom information. All are welcome. We assume that you’ve seen the movie.

At the end of the meeting, we will choose a movie or video for our April meeting.

Contact:
Jane Chronis, scifi+owner@uucpa.org

New Campus Vision Co-Chair

We are moving along into the next phase of our Campus Vision Project, and we have exciting news–Randy Helmonds will be joining Sally as co-chair. 

Randy joined our effort last fall to supervise the newly-hired Owner’s Representative, and has been active in the church in other … read more.

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting meets Sunday, Jan 21, at 11:30

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting, UUCPA’s group for parents of children between the ages of birth and tween, meets again this Sunday, January 21, from 11:30a.m.–12:30p.m., following the church service.

We’ll gather in the Fireside Room. Childcare will be provided.

We’ll share joys and challenges from the past month. We’ll also share our questions, insights, and surprises from reading pages 95–119 in the book Chaos,
Wonder,
and the Spiritual
Adventure of
Parenting.

To learn more, email spiritualparenting@uucpa.org.

Second Sunday Lunch, Jan 14 – Chinese themed food

Join us for Second Sunday Lunch, a home-cooked, nutritious, delicious food for a very reasonable donation. We go through the buffet line in the Fireside Room and eat in the Main Hall or outdoors, weather permitting. If you’re new or visiting, be our guest.
This month is our Chinese-themed meal – freshly fried rice, and some fine selections from Costco!
Mains and sides including: Fried Brown Rice – Onion, Carrots, Peas, Tamari Sauce, Oil, egg, White Rice, Orange Chicken (contains wheat, contains dairy (whey solids)), Coconut Shrimp  (DF, contains wheat), Egg Rolls (vegan, DF, contains wheat), Steamed Broccoli, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sriracha Hot Sauce (optional!)
Salad Bar including: -Baby Spinach -Romaine Lettuce -Mandarin Oranges -Slivered Almonds -Olives -Garbanzos -Red Onion
Dessert
And as always Light wheat bread, peanut butter, and jelly available on the side.
We want you to stay for lunch, and we welcome new volunteers!  Come to the kitchen anytime Sunday after 9 am and we will find a job for you. Drop-in clean-up help after lunch is also welcome. Some volunteers help on most second Sundays; others help occasionally. Stop by on Sunday or contact Edie if you would like to join us in the kitchen.

Contact:      Edie Keating and the Kitchen Team (food@uucpa.org)

Children’s religious education class update

January 7, 2024 will be our last Sunday of preschool – gr. 8 religious education for the 2023-2024 school year as it is now but fear not! Starting January 21, 2024, we will have two classes for religious education for children and youth at the … read more.