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Part I: Welcome to Dismantling White Supremacy

Dear UUCPA folks,

When I brought the idea of a “White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy” group to UUCPA, it was exactly that: a group for white folks to address themselves to a stubborn problem: US society has systems in place, … read more.

We are delighted to announce that after deliberating among several excellent candidates, we have hired our sabbatical minister! The Rev. Peter Farriday is currently serving as interim minister with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth, MN; he has previously been with our congregations in Humboldt … read more.

One and All ~ Please join together May 14th to celebrate your superb generosity and efforts throughout these past months, launching our next 75 years with such a strong foundation, including the outstanding
finish to the Annual Campaign for the coming year ~ keeping our programs, … read more.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone here for such amazing and ongoing efforts to launch UUPCA with love and gusto into our next 75 years.

Here’s to seeing you at tomorrow’s Annual Meeting, and look forward to celebrating after Sunday Service on May 14th:) 

Onward!

Dear UUCPA folks,

What a beautiful day on this beautiful planet. I hope you have some time in the company of other creatures of Earth today, in the sun and the breeze.

We usually have an appropriately-themed service sometime in April, but April was packed with other … read more.

After months of careful work, UUCPA’s Mission Task Force is delighted to propose the following text as UUCPA’s new Mission Statement, subject to vote by the congregation.

We gather,

our different paths entwined,

to deepen our spiritual lives:

nourishing connection,

learning from each other,

caring for each other,

tending to our world.

We … read more.

Transgender and non-binary people in states across the nation, especially trans youth and their families, are facing a torrent of anti-trans legislation aimed at erasing them from public life and cutting off gender-affirming services. Unitarian Universalists in these states are on the front lines, working to protect the dignity and rights of trans people, including trans UU’s.

Drawing on a recent webinar from the UUA, UUCPA’s Welcoming Congregation team hopes you’ll join us to learn about the wave of anti-trans legislation that’s targeting our trans siblings in other states and talk about what UU’s in California’s Bay Area can do to help defend trans rights.

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 7:15 to 8:45 pm
Location: online by Zoom
Presenters: Matt Rosin and Susan Owicki
Zoom information will be shared on the email list welcoming@uucpa.org. You can join that list by emailing welcoming+subscribe@uucpa.org. If you have any questions, please email us at welcoming+owner@uucpa.org.

Local Housing Crisis
Tuesday April 25, 7:15 to 8:45
Guest speakers: Sheryl Klein of Alta Housing and Amie Ashton of Palo Alto Forward
 
This presentation will discuss how our local and regional history and current economic conditions have contributed to our lack of housing options, especially with regard to affordable housing. We will take a deep dive into the housing crisis and talk about its context, causes, impacts on the most vulnerable people and the environment, and (importantly) actions we can all take to change things for the better. 
 
Sheryl Klein is Alta Housing’s COO. Prior to her current position, she spent five years on Alta’s Board of Directors. During her time as Board Chair, she led Alta Housing’s Wilton Court project through entitlements, development and funding. At Alta, she is responsible for strategic initiatives and planning.

Amie Ashton is Palo Alto Forward’s Executive Director. She has an extensive background in housing having worked for project civil engineers, developers, and environmental consultants, as well as several Bay Area cities.
 
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!

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend two very special ARE classes on April 30 and May 21 from 11:45 to 1:15 in the Fireside Room (hybrid format).  On both dates, light refreshments and child care will be provided.

As members of UUCPA, each of us is on our own spiritual … read more.