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I’m so pleased to begin my time as UUCPA’s Interim Minister! Some of you may not know that I served as Sabbatical Minister from July – December of 2023, and I’m thrilled to have been invited back. I’m grateful to the Search/Hiring Team for their confidence in me, and very much look forward to getting … Continue reading Greetings and SalUUtations!

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for August 2025:8/3 What is it we love so much about our pets? – Barbara Symons8/10 Are we a part of a 1% group? – Warren Schmidt8/17 Taking Action for Peace and Justice – Kristi Iverson8/24 The impact of … Continue reading Forum Topics for August, 2025

While the remodel of the UUCPA campus hasn’t started yet, we are ready! Due to the hard work of the Campus Vision Task Force, our contractor assures us that there will be evening and weekend access to all UUCPA buildings during construction. What great news! That means the following will continue as usual: This information was first … Continue reading UUCPA Campus OPEN During Remodel!

The Campus Vision Task Force broke ground on Sunday, July 6. After 4 long years of planning, we’re finally getting started! We convened along the entrance drive outside the door to the back hall, where the outside unit for our heat pump HVAC will be installed. Snacks and celebratory drinks were provided. Missed the event? … Continue reading Campus Remodel Groundbreaking, July 6

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

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for July 2025: 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 … Continue reading Forum Topics for July, 2025

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

Please check out all the fun events we have planned for this summer. Grab a printed copy from the CYRE board this Sunday. May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 Flower Communion Intergenerational Service Jun 8 Summer Sunday School for K-8 at 10:15 Jun 15 Summer Sunday School for K-8 … Continue reading Check out the Summer Schedule of Events for Summer Sunday School, Equinox Celebration, BBQs, whitewater rafting trips and more!