Rev. Dan’s Writing
From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper
What Happened on October 7
In our sessions about Israel and Palestine, we now come to the terrible events of last October 7 and their aftermath. If you haven’t been able to make the previous sessions but would like to learn something about the last eight months in Israel and Gaza, these two Zoom sessions are highly recommended. All details ...What to Say to a Friend Who’s Depressed
Lunchtime Learning After the Caring Network’s monthly meeting on Friday, June 21, they’ll have this continuing-education program and all are welcome to come and learn along with them. When a friend seems depressed, how can we help? Drawing by Nick Galifianakis for the Washington PostLearn about / act on reparations bills
Dismantling White Supremacy This Tuesday, June 11, at the Dismantling White Supremacy meeting, we’ll learn about bills moving through the California legislature that act on the recommendations of the state’s task force on reparations for African-Americans. We cannot erase the past, but we can repair much of the damage done over the years of discrimination, and ...And another way to help
It can be hard to know what to do or say when a friend is grieving. One of the things we do for each other is help with the reception at the memorial service. The food is provided, but we at UUCPA help with the set-up and clean-up and keeping things tidy in between. Two services ...Forum Topics for June, 2024
The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for June 2024: 6/2 Great Decisions – NATO’s future – Bob Greene 6/9 A dramatic event that taught you a life lesson – Kay Culpepper 6/16 Why I am (or am not) a Unitarian Universalist (including one’s history with other churches) Susan ...