Gathering for Sunday services in person and online, 10:15 am.
At our June 1 congregational meeting, the UUCPA congregation resoundingly voted yes to call Reverend Catherine Boyle to continue as Assistant Minister of Religious Education. Rev. Cat accepted our call and sent this message:
Thank you—truly—for the joy and honor of calling me as your Minister … read more.
On Wednesday night, the Finance Committee presented a 2025–26 budget to the Board that has a deficit of $46,500, which is more than 6% of our expected 2025–26 expenses. The Board believes this deficit is due to increasing costs, declining membership, and declining pledges.
Obviously, this is unworkable.
During the Board’s discussion of ways to decrease expenses and increase pledge income, there was a breakthrough that requires YOUR IMMEDIATE PARTICIPATION!
Kay and Byron Brown have generously offered to raise their pledge by $10,000—BUT only if UUCPA raises at least a matching $10,000 in new or increased pledges by 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the end of the Annual Meeting. NOTE: This match is available only if we can achieve the full $10,000 in new or increased pledges by 2 p.m. on Sunday.
This incredible offer will be combined with additional expense cuts of $16,500 to achieve a deficit of $10,000. These budget details will be presented at Sunday’s Annual Meeting. The Finance Committee and the Board will continue to look for ways to close this deficit.
What You Can Do Now
Stop what you’re doing and send an email to pledge@uucpa.org with your new or increased pledge amount. Or, you can fill out your pledge card during the Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 27, 12 noon – 2 p.m. And feel free to bring your checkbook to the meeting, too.
Thank you, Kay and Byron, for this inspirational gift! I look forward to seeing everyone at 12 noon at Sunday’s Annual Meeting.
In faith,
Mayo Tsuzuki, Board President
Two years ago, having read the report of the state task force on the lasting effects of anti-Black discrimination and its recommendations for reparations, UUCPA’s Dismantling White Supremacy group decided to keep an eye on the subsequent legislation, especially any bills seeking to redress discrimination … read more.
As we’ll discuss on Tuesday, there are many ways to bend the moral arc toward democracy and justice, and we can each choose the way that fits with us: write letters, call officials, take care of the activists, show up in person . . … read more.
The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for February 2025:
2/2 So Trump won. Now what? Michael Abramson
2/9 Space, is anybody out there? Should we visit? Richard Heydt
2/16 Birds of Bhutan – Dan Stofle and Dick … read more.
Every year UUCPA collects new items and financial donations for the Opportunity Center’s Holiday Faire. This year Undie Sunday will take place on Sunday, December 15 for in-kind donations.
Financial donations will be accepted through GiveLively, check or cash from Saturday, December 7 through Sunday, December 15.
How to … read more.
On November 3, we remember those we have lost: beloved people, pets, places . . . Whatever and whomever your heart has mourned, whether recently or long ago, we want to honor and celebrate them with you. Please bring the photos and mementos that will … read more.
UUs of color: Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Ministries, California, welcomes you
A message from Rev. Kevin Alan Mann, convener of DRUUMM CA:
bell hooks said, “Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities … read more.
The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for November, 2024:
11/3 Great Decisions: Pandemic preparedness (Sarah Doxiadis) (Ch 8)
11/10 Reviewing the election results – Dick Duda
11/17 Family and Thanksgiving traditions General discussion
11/24 Discussion of Matters of Current … read more.
The next session of the Dismantling White Supremacy group has been moved from Tuesday, October 24 to Tuesday, November 14, 7:15-8:45 on Zoom. Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, in this session we will explore the roots of the Doctrine of Discovery** and how it continues to affect indigenous people up to today. We will also talk about what really happened at the “original Thanksgiving dinner” and what we can do to recognize the true history when we gather this year with our families and friends.
** The Doctrine of Discovery is the papally-blessed rationale that Europeans used to justify their exploitation of indigenous peoples.
If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed to the email list, please email dismantlingwhitesupremacy+subscribe@uucpa.org. Zoom information for the session will be sent to this list prior to November 14. We welcome new attendees at any time!