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Judean Village Looking for Villagers

March 23rd, 2023 by

Judean Village is looking for weavers, bakers, cooks, craftspeople and more. If you have a skill and a hankering to share it with RE (religious education), please email Rev. Cat. It will be held from 4/16-5/7. You do not have to … read more.

Light the Chalice

March 23rd, 2023 by

Be a part of the service with your whole family! We are looking for families who want to help light the chalice for Sunday service. It could include just the lighting part or the complete lighting and reading from the pulpit. Email … read more.

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Weaving the Web: Our past, our future

March 11th, 2023 by

Sayings about the past and the future are all over the map. Some exhort us not to dwell on the past (“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”–John F. Kennedy) … read more.

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:

4/2 Surprise! Sharing all the stuff we’ve been accumulating – Sarah Doxiadis and general discussion

4/9 What’s to See in Modern Art?  Kay Culpepper and Rob Ruether.

4/16 Will psychedelics … read more.

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 … read more.

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 … read more.

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 – … read more.

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 … read more.

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 … read more.