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

  • Spring Chalice Circle Registration Open Until February
    18 Jan 26


    Sign Ups for Chalice Circles are happening now! Please check out this schedule to see which one works best for you!

    Sign up now to get your first choice. Two Circles have already filled up! Please contact  Natalie Campbell to enroll, or if you have any questions. Thank you!


  • Discussion Circle for Caregivers of Aging Parents
    25 Jan 26


    Are you caring for an aging parent? Join us for a supportive Discussion Circle where we’ll explore the challenges and emotions of this journey together. Through readings, reflection, and deep sharing, we’ll cover themes including grief and loss, complex emotions and changing roles, self-care and boundaries, and community support.


  • Board of Trustees Candidates Forum
    25 Jan 26


    Board of Trustees Candidates Forum
    January 25, 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:

    David Rosales (Incumbent)
    Karin Werner
    Ryan Devine


  • Bridget Celebration and Midwinter celebration of Candlemas
    1 Feb 26


    Every one is welcomed to join us at 1 pm to help turn the fountain in Bridget’s Well with flowers, candles and other offerings…we may even be making Bridget Crosses right there.
    Then at 1:30 will begin The Midwinter celebration of Candlemas.
    For more information contact Carol Carlisle (510)967-3672


  • Rev. Sue Magidson's Memorial Service
    15 Feb 26


    We are saddened to share that Rev. Sue Magidson died on the evening of Friday January 2, in a beautiful light-filled apartment in North Berkeley she chose for the last chapter of her life. She was surrounded in her final weeks by a circle of loved ones she invited to accompany her through a third journey with cancer.

    Sue joined as a member of UUCB in 2000, and was eventually called to the ministry and ordained by our congregation, becoming an affiliated Community Minister. She served as a part of the chaplain team at UUCB, and also enjoyed preaching, teaching, and officiating at weddings and memorial services.

    A memorial service will be held at UUCB on February 15, 2026, at 2:30 pm. All are invited to attend or to watch the live-stream on our Facebook Live or YouTube channels.

    You may click here to read her full obituary or here to watch her last sermon at UUCB.


  • WEAV: How to Build Spiritual Community That Involves Counter-Oppressive Spiritual Engagement
    17 Feb 26


    Tuesdays, Feb. 17-April 28, 6:30-8 pm
    WEAV is a curriculum designed by Starr King School for the Ministry (SKSM) for UU congregations to build spiritual community that involves counter-oppressive spiritual engagement. Space is limited, and we ask that participants commit to all 10 sessions.


  • Love Songs & Chocolate
    1 Mar 26


    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. 

    Stay tuned for more details and link to buy tickets online.


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. 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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