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Cast your vote at the UUCPA Annual Meeting, April 21st

April 20th, 2024 by

The Annual Meeting is on April 21, 12-2pm, in the Main Hall and on Zoom. We will be voting on the budget, justice partners, a bylaws amendment, and candidates for the Board, Nominating Committee, and General Assembly. Full agenda here.

Zoom links will be sent to voting-eligible members a week from the meeting. For those unable to attend, you may submit an absentee ballot (to be released by next week) or name a proxy by the day of the meeting.
To be eligible to vote, members must have made a contribution of record during the past 12 calendar months. You can verify your eligibility by emailing or calling the office.

Candidates for Board of Trustees:
Lisa Helmonds and Judy Lookabill

On agenda is a bylaws amendment regarding creating an exemption process to the contribution of record requirement for membership.

Forum Topics for May, 2024

April 20th, 2024 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for April 2024:

5/5 Great Decisions – US-China trade rivalry – Dick Duda 

5/12 Unusual music that makes your lips smile, your spirits soar, and your heart sing! – Sarah Doxiadis

5/19 … read more.

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting meets this Sunday, April 21, at 11:30am

April 20th, 2024 by

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting, UUCPA’s group for parents of children between the ages of birth and tween, meets again this Sunday, April 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 177–204 in the book Chaos,
Wonder,
and the Spiritual
Adventure of
Parenting.

***Please note: This month’s session overlaps with UUCPA’s Annual Meeting (which begins at 12:00p.m.). So, if you are a member of UUCPA, please be sure to fill out and return an absentee or proxy ballot. (Here are the instructions for doing so!) That way, your vote will be counted and help ensure a congregational quorum.***

To learn more, email spiritualparenting@uucpa.org.

A New Test  Chair – Chair D (with and without arms)

April 20th, 2024 by

As part of the Campus Vision Project, the Chairs Committee is selecting new chairs for the Main Hall. We need stackable, storable chairs that are beautiful for worship and comfortable for a wide range of people’s shapes and abilities.

We have really appreciated the feedback from … read more.

Proposed Slate of Justice Partners for 2024-25

April 20th, 2024 by

This year the Action Council is proposing the addition of two new partners, Peninsula Food Runners, nominated by Amy and Cal Finch, and There With Care, nominated by Ellen Flamen.  They will replace Ada’s Cafe and California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL).

Each month the Church … read more.

UUCPA 2022-2023 Annual Report

April 20th, 2024 by

The 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available on the UUCPA website at uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/#annual

Check out the UUCPA Bookstore

April 20th, 2024 by

Recently acquired used books are shown in the image above.

Since 1955, the Book Store has opened on Sunday mornings in the Main Hall lobby. The store features books on spirituality, personal growth, religious education, and social action – many offered by the UUA publishers, Beacon … read more.

How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement

April 20th, 2024 by

In the recent service about talking about Israel and Palestine, I asked you to write your hopes, fears, and questions about this heartbreaking issue. Dozens of people did—almost everyone in attendance—and what I and Rev. Cat learned was that people are seeking sound knowledge … read more.

Save the date, April 28 ALJ Class: Getting to Know PRIDEnet

April 20th, 2024 by

Family Friendly Events – April 2024

April 20th, 2024 by

Game Night – 4/20 6:00-8:00 PM Room 3

Parents’ Night Out – 4/27 5:00-8:00 PM Room 3

Stuffie Sleepover – Give your stuffie to Rev. Cat on 4/28 to ensure they attend

Already past April events:

UUCPA Family Lunch Bunch 4/7 – Join the Family Lunch Bunch After Service. … read more.