adrienne maree brown notes that “pleasure is a measure of freedom” and advocates “pleasure activism” not as an escape or spiritual bypass, but as a path toward personal and collective liberation. In a similar way, Shannon Willis encourages “disobedient joy” by which we “reject the narrative that fear should dictate our actions, that isolation is […]
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 […]
Zoomers! Want to Learn More About UUCM and Get Connected? Special Zoom Only UU 101 Session, Sunday April 13, 12:00-1:30 Calling Both New and Experienced Seekers! If you’ve been Zooming services or checking out the website and are curious to find out more, or if you are already a member and wanting to renew your […]
Our book group reads an exciting variety of fiction and non-fiction, and each session is facilitated by the book’s selector. Click to see the upcoming selections!
All UUCM women (and friends!) are invited to any Women’s Circle gathering on the second Monday of each month. Come make connections with other UUCM women, and have a few laughs, share stories and concerns with us. To learn more, please visit HERE. For more information, please contact Women@uugrassvalley.org
Walk with us at Wolf Creek Trail.
Meet at the Northstar Mine Parking Lot, 10884 Allison Ranch Rd, Grass Valley.
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
