Last year our Family Ministry Team was laser focused on reconceptualizing and implementing a new version of our Kids’ Connection program. At our Kids’ Connection Open House last month, we officially went public with the results of our program development efforts. The new program has a new look with additional spaces and materials, as well […]
The Beat Café and Jam Café are back from hiatus! The last Tuesday of the month (except holidays), join MC Paul at the Beat Café: an open mic night for poets and writers. On the last Thursday of the month (except holidays), DJ Paul hosts the Jam Café: a casual gathering of musicians playing familiar […]
Calling on UUCM members and friends to be a part of the SYRCL Yuba River Clean-Up on Saturday September 28th, 9am to noon. You’ll have bragging rights on “Trash Sunday,” September 29th! This year we are assigned to clean up at Providence Mine Road Trail above Deer Creek. It’s a great opportunity for us to […]
UUCM’s July Share the Plate recipient, Bright Futures for Youth, will receive $867, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors. These weekly donations add up. Thank you all. As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our August partner, Sierra Streams Institute Our September Share the Plate recipient is Nevada […]
We are gearing up for a new year of Kids’ Connection. Last year, the Family Ministry Team focused on issues related to program development and implementation. We re-conceptualized our Kids’ Connection program, experimenting with alternative versions of it, making changes based upon how our children responded to our offerings, and exploring new ways of using […]
Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching! In Georgia and Florida, voters must be registered by October 7th in order to vote in the general election on November 5th. Help us get out the vote in states that have passed voter suppression laws by sending non-partisan, issue-based, and registration-focused postcards! Check out the details on our Get Out the Vote page!
Beginning the middle of August, UUCM is honored to feature the work of another new member of our congregation, Sondra Schwartz, a creative UU artist. Sondra taught high school Spanish in Oakland for 40 years, from 1972 until her retirement in 2010. During her time as a teacher, she drew on her creativity to maintain her sanity and […]
Due to poor air quality predicted for Saturday, August 10, the monthly Building & Grounds Work Party will be canceled. Please join us next month on Saturday, September 21st to help maintain and beautify our shared space while connecting with friends and neighbors. You can direct any questions to B&G Team Lead Wally at B-G@uugrassvalley.org
Cultivating equanimity for this election season and beyond… In reflecting on how to calm anxiety and keep balance in the face of daily world and US news, including the upcoming election in November, member Elizabeth Rose is forming a group to offer support and mutual care. If you are struggling with your emotional or mental […]
Author Sidney Morrison is our guest speaker on Sunday, August 4th! He is in town presenting his new novel about the life of Frederick Douglass. He has asked us to share the resources below with our community. We hope you’ll stay after the service on Sunday for an informal Q&A session with Mr. Morrison!
