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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

  • Holiday Hope and Healing: A Blue Christmas Service
    17 Dec 25


    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.


  • Personal Theology: Liesl Dees, Ministerial Intern, The Church of the Big Blue Dome: Landscape as first Theology
    4 Jan 26


    9:30 a.m. In-person in the Fireside room and online in the Zoom room, UUCB is delighted to have 2025-26 ministerial intern, Liesl Dees, as Personal Theology’s first presenter of the 2026 year!  Liesl will talk with us of her spiritual journey growing up in New Mexico and attending “The Church of the Big Blue Dome” which she now calls “religious naturalism.”  So many of us encounter the divine when in nature and Liesl’s talk will inspire and encourage us to share our own experiences during the Q&A time.  Click the heading for the link.


  • Personal Theology: Dr. David Belden, "Amazing grace: How UUs saved me from burnout..."
    11 Jan 26


    9:30 a.m. Personal Theology, In-person in the Fireside Room and online in the Zoom Room. Presenter: Dr. David Belden.  “Dave,” as many of his UUCB friends call him is a gift to this community and he has shared snippets of his extraordinary life.  In this Personal Theology talk, “Amazing grace: How UUs saved me from burnout.” Dave will read excerpts from his new book, “The World Remakers’ Child.” The book is about moving in and out of movements dedicated to changing the world. So: joy and despair, faith, burnout, and renewal. And how finding Unitarian Universalism saved him from burnout! Click the heading for the Zoom link and more information about Dave’s talk and his new book. Dave will have his book for sale in the Fireside Room.


  • 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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