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. […]
UUCM’s Board of Trustees begins with a closed session at 1:00pm and opens the meeting publicly at 1:30pm.
UUCM’s active Justice Team supports the congregation’s learning and action toward a more compassionate, sustainable and just community and world. The Team oversees, supports, and helps focus UUCM’s justice initiatives, primarily through the work of UUCM’s task forces voted on by the congregation, as well as through Rapid Response opportunities, which are urgent calls for action that arise throughout the year. The Justice Team is a thinking, planning and oversight group keeping an eye on the overall picture, while the on-the-ground work of justice is done through the programs of the task forces themselves. New task forces may arise during the year as need, passion, and support surface. […]
This team meets regularly to plan and develop fundraising efforts to support UUCM’s General Fund and special projects. Interested in hosting a fundraiser for UUCM? Have ideas for fundraisers? Contact the team at Fundraising@uugrsasvalley.org.
The Worship Team aims for shared ministry, alongside the minister, in planning and promoting worship services of quality and meaning. With the minister, the committee maintains and coordinates the schedule for all services and arranges for worship services when the minister is absent. […]
UUCM’s Lay Pastoral Care Team meets regularly for training and to coordinate confidential, ongoing, care for members of our community. For more information, to request care, or to share word of someone in need of care, please contact LayPastoralCare@uugrassvalley.org.
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. […]
This team meets regularly to plan and develop fundraising efforts to support UUCM’s General Fund and special projects. Interested in hosting a fundraiser for UUCM? Have ideas for fundraisers? Contact the team at Fundraising@uugrsasvalley.org.
The Art & Aesthetics team meets to bring beauty to our shared spaces. The team meets on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. To get involved, contact art@uugrassvalley.org
Zoom and on-site. The UUCM Ministry Council serves to coordinate the Ministry Teams and their work to fulfill UUCM’s Mission. The Council is made up of Ministry Team leaders, paid staff (as available), the Minister, a Chair or Co-Chairs, and a Board representative. A Council Chair, recruited by the Minister, organizes, and conducts Council activities […]
