UU Elevator Speech – What do you say when…?a 3-session series or a one-afternoon workshop UU Elevator Speech, with Rev. Kevin, guides participants through developing a short speech about our Unitarian Universalist faith. It is called an “elevator speech” because, on an elevator ride when someone asks you “what is Unitarian Universalism?” you only have […]
What is silence? And how is silence related to listening? While not exactly the same thing, silence and listening do overlap each other. Maybe one definition of silence could be eliminating the noises or sounds that we make so that we can take note of, or listen to, noises or sounds that we are not […]
How do we repair connections across seemingly irreconcilable differences and unresolved hurt feelings? Do we have to simply accept the loss of relationships – actual or possible – cutting the world into smaller and smaller slices of the people we can relate to? Our faith as Unitarian Universalists calls us to another, far more hopeful […]
UU History is a 6-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. In this series, we’ll approach history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. The overarching question is: how can history be translated into our religious life and practice? In addition to learning about history, we hope you will learn about yourselves.
Beginning January 6, 2025, Waste Management of Nevada County began collecting organic waste (compost) curb-side! What does this mean for UUCM? Questions? Contact the office at admin@uugrassvalley.org.
The Strategic Planning Committee is newly formed and charged by the Board of Directors with preparing a 2025-2030 plan in the coming year. This fiveyear plan will be the touchstone against which we prioritize and support our activities in pursuit of our mission. This plan is an effort to be done by the Committee in […]
If you’re interested in learning more what we do here at UUCM or what Unitarian Universalists actually believe and do, we encourage you to sign up for our next Starting Point series! Over five rich sessions of connection, exploration, and learning, you’ll have a chance to experience Unitarian Universalism, with awareness that each person brings important insight, experiences and perspectives to this shared journey. […]
sponsored by Color Me Human, hosted by UUCM On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we invite you to join Color Me Human for a Community Potluck Gathering as we come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equity, and love in action. Date: Monday, January 20thTime: Noon to 2:00 PMLocation: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains246 South Church Street, Grass Valley At Color Me Human, […]
Of the 1000 UU congregations in the US ours qualified to be recognized as a Certified 2024 Good Trouble Congregation!* YOU are the reason for this honor. Here’s what you did: Celebrate with us Tuesday, January 28 at 5 PM at UUCM as we attend the national online Good Trouble celebration and recognition of our role. * Rep. John Lewis coined […]
IFM reports excellent donations for supporting meals over the holidays. Thank you to all who have volunteered, donated food items, or made financial contributions. Due to Avian flu, eggs will not be available for the foreseeable future. Read more about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency regarding the H5N1 flu.
