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BIPOC at UUCPA? Mark your calendars for April 4 meetup

March 11th, 2023 by

BIPOC at UUCPA? Mark your calendars for April 4 meetup

DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries) is gathering members of the global majority together at First Unitarian Church of Oakland next month, April 4, 6-8 pm.

In related news, if you’d like to create a gathering of BIPOC at UUCPA and would like support for making it happen, talk to Amy, John, or Cat.

Forum hybrid meetings, weekly on Sundays at 8:30 am

Forum topics for April 2023

March 11th, 2023 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for April 2023: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  On the second Sunday of each month, the in-person meeting is in the Fireside Room. On other Sundays it is in the church library. For online access, … Continue reading Forum topics for April 2023

Kindness Rock – rock painting after the service – Mar 5

March 4th, 2023 by

I hope you can join me for an all-ages activity after the service this Sunday. I discovered this practice a year ago and I love the way it brings together art, care for the wider world, and just plain fun social time. Last time, the ages ranged from seven to 80+ and we learned a lot of jokes and riddles as we painted our designs. – – Amy

Forum hybrid meetings, weekly on Sundays at 8:30 am

Forum topics for March 2023 – revised

March 4th, 2023 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for March 2023: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  Read more about that here. For online access, the link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), … Continue reading Forum topics for March 2023 – revised

Meet (& consider joining) your cadre of stellar stewards calling to visit!

March 4th, 2023 by

A grand array of Stewards have been contacting people in our UUCPA community, looking forward to visits with you in this 75th anniversary year. Please look forward to that call from your Steward, and here’s to all of us discovering the depth of this amazing Congregation – way beyond the positive feelings we have already:). We … Continue reading Meet (& consider joining) your cadre of stellar stewards calling to visit!

Paul Simon plays UUCPA ;-) !

March 4th, 2023 by

The legendary singer/songwriter paid a surprise visit to UUCPA this week, having heard about our Stewardship drive for our Annual Fund and 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign. He was very enthusiastic about our plan to upgrade our kitchen and choir room, provide all-gender and family restrooms, and make our community’s home carbon-neutral. We told him about … Continue reading Paul Simon plays UUCPA 😉 !

Sabbatical Minister Search – Update

March 4th, 2023 by

Rev Amy is scheduled to take a well-deserved sabbatical from July 1 – December 31, 2023. The Sabbatical Committee: Marianne Neuwirth, Kevin Crane, Randy Helmonds, and Amy have identified four candidates. We have started the interview process and anticipate making a decision in late – March. An offer letter and acceptance by the candidate are … Continue reading Sabbatical Minister Search – Update

Feb 26 Campus Vision Poll Results

March 4th, 2023 by

Guided by your input, the Campus Vision Task Force has selected Option 2 to add to the scope of the Phase 1 Project.  Option 2 includes remodeling the outdoor restrooms (across from the office) to be gender-neutral bathrooms, as well as replacing the HVAC system in Building C (rooms 7-10) with an electric heat pump, … Continue reading Feb 26 Campus Vision Poll Results

Our piano is back home

March 4th, 2023 by

A friend of the congregation has returned after several months’ absence! Our beautiful, century-old Steinway has been at Ernie Martinez‘s local studio, being repaired and reconditioned, while its housing and lid went to Mexico for expert refurbishing. You can hear and see the results tomorrow. The Steinway C is a rare, “opulent,” and “powerful” piano, … Continue reading Our piano is back home

Family Friendly Events in March 2023

February 26th, 2023 by

Parents’ Night Out March 18th 5:00-8:00 pm  Save the date and plan ahead for St. Paddy’s Day.  Game Night March 25th 6:30-8:30 pm Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite games, friends and snacks.