Create loving community, inspire spiritual growth, and encourage lives of integrity, joy, and service

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley is a welcoming and vibrant congregation, joyously supporting spiritual development guided by individual faith, reason, and conscience.

Special Events

Events

  • Help Choose UUCB’s 2026 Good Neighbors
    10 Dec 25


    JOIN ON ZOOM
    It is time to select our 2026 Good Neighbor recipients, and every UUCB member and friend is invited to learn, listen, and vote. These organizations represent the best of our shared values—feeding neighbors, protecting the vulnerable, advocating for dignity, and strengthening our community. By voting, you help determine where UUCB’s collective generosity and volunteer energy will be focused in 2026.


  • 2025 Holiday Remembrance Activities
    13 Dec 25


    Please join us in Holiday Remembrance Activities Saturday, December 13 from 10am to 4pm

    We’ll create Loving Community and remember our members 80 and better and those we’re aware have had a rough year. We’ll brighten the season by writing cards and creating remembrance bags, filled with cookies baked and decorated by our children and families.


  • Death Café Conversations --Everyone Welcome!
    13 Dec 25


    On December 13, 2025 at 2pm pacific, please come to the in-person Death Café meeting in UUCB’s Safir Room–sponsored by three members of this church’s Applied UU Buddhist Sangha. This is an ongoing quarterly event here. All are welcome!  See more information below.


  • Blue Christmas Service
    17 Dec 25


    Rev. Kathryn Jay and Ministerial Intern Liesl Dees

    Holiday Hope and Healing
    Amidst holiday bustle, this service offers an extra space of quiet and comfort. We’ll gather for liturgy to acknowledge tenderness and gather strength in community.


  • Dec. 20 Church du Soleil: A Winter Solstice Celebration
    20 Dec 25


    The Winter Solstice is a time to journey inward and reflect on the lessons, joys, and sorrows of the last year. It’s also a celebration of the light and darkness in each of us. Join us for a service of readings, songs, stillness, and ritual.

    Bring cookies, drinks, and other nourishing snacks to share.
    Let’s welcome the returning light and celebrate the season together.
    From 4-6 pm


  • 2025 Messiah Sing-Along
    21 Dec 25


    Everyone is welcome to come and sing, whether they think of themselves as a singer or not. Or just be in the middle of all the great music. Come, join the fun, ring in the holidays with great music – Hallelujah!
    Tickets are General Admission and Student rates available.  No one turned away for lack of funds.


  • Board of Trustees Candidates Forum
    25 Jan 26


    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


Janae Heard Office Administrator
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Rentals Coordinator
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Kathryn Jay Director of Family Ministry
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Peter Barnholdt Facilities Manager
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Rev. Theresa Hardy Community Minister
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Rev. Sue Magidson Community Minister
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Rev. Jane Ramsay Community Minister
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Dr. Bryan Baker UUCB Director of Music
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Daniel Schmidt UUCB Gamelan Ensemble Director
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Jim Gasperini UUCB Webmaster
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Katya Kolesnikova Principal Organist
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Charis Domador Membership and Engagement Manager
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Program Council Convener Marta Tobey
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Ray Westergard Coordinator of UUCB Volunteers for GRIP
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Charis Domador, Connections Coordinator UUCB The Week Ahead
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Charis Domador, Connections Coordinator UUCB Beacon on the Hill
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Lonnie Moseley, Chair UUCB Pathways to Adventure and Spiritual Growth
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UUCB Stewardship Committee
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Sheldon Jones UUCB Social Justice Council
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UUCB Pastoral Care Reaching out to those who need caring attention.
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UUCB Communications Team
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Lonnie and Paul Membership Co-Chairs
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Lenore Ralston, Coordinator UUCB Chalice Circles
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Judy Sam UUCB Read Aloud Volunteers
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Victoria Bowen
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Finance Administrator Diana Steinbach
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Marcus Leifert Minister
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Peter Barnholdt Facilities Manager
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