Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

Special Events

• Parents' Night Out
  • 01-18-2025
  • Parents' Night Out at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley! Parents, it's time to reclaim a few hours a month! You deserve it. Let us take care of your little ones with our FREE childcare service. Mark your calendars for January 18, 2025, between 4:30 - 8:30 pm! The basics: drop off your kid(s) by 4:30, spend a little time with other parents, and then head off on your own or with a friend or...
• Personal Theology, Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Bernstine presentation: "The Burden of Hope" Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • 01-19-2025
  • 9:30 a.m. In-Person and available on Zoom. There are people whose very presence instills a sense of solidity, hope, resilience, and compassion.  The Rev. Dr. Alvin Bernstine is one of those people.  Click the heading for the Zoom link and more information on Rev. Bernstine.
• Special Congregational Meeting
  • 01-19-2025
  • SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING January 19, 2025   In-person in the Sanctuary only (viewable on livestream) Immediately following the 11 am Worship Service.  Please remain in the Sanctuary after service.          TO VOTE TO APPROVE THE ORDINATION OF KATHRYN JAY, UUCB DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRY   Dear UUCB Members,   Our congregation is honored to have been asked by Kathryn Jay, UUCB’s Director of Family Ministry, to ordain her as a UU minister.  Kathryn graduated from Starr...
• El Cerrito’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
  • 01-20-2025
  • An Invitation from UUCB’s Social Justice Council El Cerrito’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, Monday, January 20, 2025 You’re invited to join UUCB’s contingent in the 36th annual El Cerrito Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, which begins @ 10 am @ El Cerrito City Hall and ends at El Cerrito High School where a rally is held. Our contingent will meet up @ City Hall @ 9:30 am. Dr. King steadfastly worked for the universal...
• Personal Theology - Restorative Justice: why it matters, Dave Belden and Kevin Skipper, Presenters
  • 01-26-2025
  • 9:30 a.m. In-person in the Fireside Room and available on Zoom, UUCB member, Dave Belden, and his friend and colleague, Kevin Skipper, know clearly that Restorative Justice can be seen as set of practices but it is deeper than that. Restorative Justice is how WE respond to any harm with healing, instead of neglecting the person harmed or punishing the person responsible. Click the heading for the Zoom link and for more information on this profound presentation being offered by Dave and Kevin.
• Board of Trustees Candidates Forum
  • 01-26-2025
  • Board of Trustees Candidates Forum January 26, after Worship Service @ 12:30 pm Sanctuary, in person and on Zoom Get to know the Board of Trustees Candidates in this informative and interactive forum beginning after service at 12:30 pm. The outstanding candidates are: Kristen Jensen and Carla McCasland
• PRIDE Project Movie Night
  • 01-26-2025
  • LGBTQIA+ Movie Night at UUCB! Hosted by UUCB's Pride Project Get ready for some fun as we present a kid-friendly screening of Nimona—a heartwarming, adventurous film celebrating friendship and self-discovery! Date: Friday, January 26 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM Location: Fireside Room, UU Church of Berkeley Bring your family, friends, and some snacks to share. This is a PG-rated movie that everyone can enjoy together. Join us for a celebration of community, creativity, and LGBTQIA+ stories....
• Thank-You Note-Writing for Volunteers
  • 01-30-2025
  • COME JOIN A “THANK YOU” GROUP The Board is launching a monthly gathering of folks writing words of thanks to the MANY volunteers at UUCB.  Come join us for coffee, chatting and note-writing in the Safir Room 10:30-12 Thursday, January 30. Join us the third Thursday morning of each month.
• Pathway to Connection Session 1
  • 02-02-2025
  • A two-session program where participants share their own spiritual journeys, learn how we create loving community in our congregation, and the history of our church and tradition. This series is especially useful for people who have newly joined the church or are considering becoming members, but it is open to everyone. You can attend just one or both, and it doesn't need to be in order. Session 1 Feb. 2, 2025 12:45 pm - 2:15...
• Love Songs & Chocolate
  • 02-08-2025
  • 7 pm Please join us for Love Songs and Chocolate, a celebration of tuneful romance and delectable desserts. In a relaxed, cabaret-like setting, many singers from our community share beguiling love songs from the classics to Broadway to jazz. No one turned away for lack of funds. Livestreaming is not available for this event. Please avoid attending if you are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness.