Personal Theology: Mindfulness, Hebrew Priestesses, and Jewitches Oh My! – Judaism and the New Age

28 May

Personal Theology: Mindfulness, Hebrew Priestesses, and Jewitches Oh My! - Judaism and the New Age

May 28, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Hi, it's your UUCB Religious Education/Exploration Director, Heaven Walker (yes, that's my real name).  I'm giving a talk on Zoom on May 28th at 9:30 a.m.  You know, when people think of Judaism, they often think of the Orthodox, Conservative, or  Reform Traditions.  In my talk, I'll be sharing how Judaism also contains many New Thought, or some may even say “New Age” Communities that embrace ideas of the Divine Feminine such as the “Kohenet Hebrew Priestesses.” Click the heading for the Link and more information.

Personal Theology – Dr. Karen Voorhees – “A Report From Tomorrow, or Why I Am Still (Cautiously) Optimistic About the Future”

17 Sep

Personal Theology - Dr. Karen Voorhees - "A Report From Tomorrow, or Why I Am Still (Cautiously) Optimistic About the Future"

September 17, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. ZOOM ONLY. Streamed to Fireside Room. We're grateful to Dr. Karen Voorhees for opening the Personal Theology year with a talk entitled, "A Report From Tomorrow, or Why I Am Still (Cautiously) Optimistic About the Future." Dr. Voorhees, a member of UUCB, is a brilliant thinker, historian and humanitarian. This not-to-be-missed talk will build on her two previous Personal Theology presentations, and be largely based on her long-term experience with the work of Ken Wilber, especially his recent massive tome “The Religion of Tomorrow.” Click the above heading for the link and for more delightful information about Karen.

Personal Theology – Timothy Travis – “Humanism”

24 Sep

Personal Theology - Timothy Travis - "Humanism"

September 24, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. IN-PERSON and streaming to ZOOM. Timothy Travis is a long-time member of the UUCB Humanist Connection group that meets weekly to discuss and share viewpoints on morality, ethics, human development, the nature of the universe and so much more. For Timothy, HUMANISM is the focus of his life and his talk will have you nodding your head as he passionately reminds us "We are all in this life together." Timothy will be presenting in-person. Masking is required in the Fireside Room. Click the above heading for the link and more interesting information about Timothy.

Personal Theology – Rev. Carolyn West, “What the Heck is Jesus Doing at UUCB?”

01 Oct

Personal Theology - Rev. Carolyn West, "What the Heck is Jesus Doing at UUCB?"

October 1, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM -- streamed into Fireside Room. Rev. Carolyn West has graced the Personal Theology program many times before and we are so happy that she has agreed to return to talk about ‘What the Heck is Jesus Doing at UUCB?’ As Rev. Carolyn says, "Believe me when I tell you that finding Jesus at UUCB was an utter surprise! To be honest (TBH), it's hard to talk about. So, let's get to it and unpack our assumptions about belief and about Jesus and about other aspects of belief systems. Click the heading for the link and more information about Rev. Carolyn.

Personal Theology – Rev. Zae Asa Illo, Youth Spirit Artworks, “My Personal Journey.”

08 Oct

Personal Theology - Rev. Zae Asa Illo, Youth Spirit Artworks, "My Personal Journey."

October 8, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. IN-PERSON! Zoom will be streamed to the Fireside room for online attendees. Rev. Zae (pronounced Zah-ee) Asa Illo, Operations Manager of Youth Spirit Artworks (our Good Neighbor who is providing Tiny Houses for unhoused youth--is a recently ordained minister and will share his personal journey. Living a life of radical hospitality and a commitment to love and serve others is how we know when we are encountering great souls. Come hear Rev. Zae talk about what it takes to keep focused on what is true and real--which we must love and care for each other in whatever ways we can.  Click the above heading for the link and more information about Rev. Zae Illo.

Personal Theology – Kevin Fisher-Paulson, SF Chronicle columnist

29 Oct

Personal Theology - Kevin Fisher-Paulson, SF Chronicle columnist

October 29, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. IN-PERSON and streaming to ZOOM. Kevin Fisher-Paulson, SF Chronicle columnist, has made so many of us laugh, cry and be inspired by his tender and hilariously honest tales of gay-parenting. But when cancer was discovered, Kevin made a decision to go through the medical experience with curiosity, humor and a commitment to look for joy. It is a joy to be with Kevin as he shares his spiritual journey with cancer. Click the above heading for the link.

Personal Theology – Kanyon Sayers-Roods “Coyote Woman”

05 Nov

Personal Theology - Kanyon Sayers-Roods "Coyote Woman"

November 5, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. ZOOM ONLY. Kanyon Sayers-Roods is Costanoan Ohlone-Mutsun and Chumash; she also goes by her given Native name, “Coyote Woman”. She is proud of her heritage and her native name (though it comes with its own back story), and is very active in the Native Community. She is an Artist, Poet, Published Author, Activist, Student and Teacher. Click the heading for the link.

Personal Theology: “Tripping in Transylvania” – Anne Greenwood and Rev. Jay Atkinson, Members of UUCB

12 Nov

Personal Theology: "Tripping in Transylvania" - Anne Greenwood and Rev. Jay Atkinson, Members of UUCB

November 12, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. IN-PERSON and streamed to Zoom. "Tripping in Transylvania: enlarging our Global Unitarian/Universalist Perspective." Join us as Anne Greenwood and Rev. Jay Atkinson recount their recent visit to historic Unitarian homelands in the Transylvanian region of Romania. Click the heading for more information and the link.

Personal Theology: Spiritual Reflections about the Climate Crisis, Murshid Kiran Rana

10 Dec

Personal Theology: Spiritual Reflections about the Climate Crisis, Murshid Kiran Rana

December 10, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE for replay (coming) Murshid Kiran Rana became dissatisfied with conventional religious ideas at an early age. Eventually he discovered Sufism and has been [...]

Personal Theology: Fire Rituals: Theory and Practice presented by Jim Gasperini

17 Dec

Personal Theology: Fire Rituals: Theory and Practice presented by Jim Gasperini

December 17, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Video Replay HERE Fire Rituals: Theory and Practice presented by UUUCB member, Jim Gasperini. From solstice bonfires to the UU chalice to candles on a [...]