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The Building & Grounds Team manages our day-to-day facility needs and goals for improvements for our church’s physical environment. We then seek volunteers that are willing to help us meet those needs through work parties and project development. These are individuals who like doing projects, repairs, or working outside in gardens and yards. They are also people who have a vision of what our building could be and who contribute work toward that vision. There are no requirements for the work parties other than enjoying working with others and working on projects. […]

two watercolor cartoon people facing each other, one with a sad-face emoji above their head, the other with a pink heart above them; service info: Just Like Me Rev. Kevin Tarsa Gail Johnson Vaughan, Worship Associate 10:30am October 19, 2025 on-site | online"

Compassion says, “I am with you in your pain and I will help.”  It may be easy to say for someone we view as similar, but less easy when someone looks different from the outside. Will that change as we learn to walk in others’ shoes?   Gail Johnson Vaughan, Worship Leader, Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate 

kids connection

Kids’ Connection for children and youth is open and we are eager to welcome them! Children (ages infant+) are invited to join their guardian(s) to participate in our community of all ages for the first portion of our Sunday services in the Sanctuary, including the story time, and then exit with their teachers to have their […]

Kids Connection Parent Café

An opportunity to connect with other parents, learn about plans for the new (church) year, and information on more ways to involve your children in service to our community. Join us in the Hosea Ballou Room (next to the kitchen) from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Light lunch will be served! Questions? Contact Cheryl at KidsConnection@uugrassvalley.org.

Citizens' Climate Lobby Preserving a healthy climate & ensuring a livable world using the democratic process

Citizens’ Climate Lobby is an international grassroots environmental group that trains and supports volunteers to build relationships with their elected representatives in order to influence climate policy. Come to the Nevada County Chapter to find out how we’re working to correct climate change by affecting real change in Congress! […]

nisenan task force

The Nisenan Project Team supports foothill Nisenan Tribe efforts to stabilize their people and reinstate federal recognition. Provides educational opportunities for the congregation and community. Organizes UUCM members/friends in support of the Nisenan with presence at their events. Informs the community and invites support regarding indigenous issues and actions within California and nationwide. […]

Men's Group

The UUCM Men’s Group has informal gatherings of warm and welcoming UU men. Topics include life experiences, world events, art, science, religion or the lack of it. It is a group that is thoroughly stimulating and interesting and seeks always to be nonjudgmental. We have no leaders and no agenda. All men are welcome. […]

membership team meeting graphic: simplified people in red, blue, and green set in light blue circle on field of dark green

The UUCM Membership Team accompanies people along their entire membership journey, from first time newcomer to long-time member. If you love to help people feel at home and welcome, are drawn to help others find belonging and meaningful connection or want to help other know the value and joy of membership, this may be just the team for your energy and gifts. […]