Dr. James L. Taylor – Last Sermon of Martin Luther King: And How We Are Living It

17 Jan

Dr. James L. Taylor - Last Sermon of Martin Luther King: And How We Are Living It

January 17, 2021    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Personal Theology and the Literature, Film and Drama Contingent of the Social Justice Council jointly sponsored a presentation by Dr. James L. Taylor on January [...]

Personal Theology – Photography as a Spiritual Practice/Finding the Light

24 Jan

Personal Theology - Photography as a Spiritual Practice/Finding the Light

January 24, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Personal Theology presents: Photography as a Spiritual Practice/Finding the Light. Click the heading above for info and the Zoom Link.

Personal Theology – “Compassion: the Key to Accountability.” Presenter, Rev. Cathleen Cox

07 Feb

Personal Theology - "Compassion: the Key to Accountability." Presenter, Rev. Cathleen Cox

February 7, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Personal Theology will host Rev. Cathleen Cox, retired Community Minister at UUCB and a life long supporter of UUCB congregants in conflict resolution, leadership training, and spiritual direction. She is among our most beloved community ministers and will be talking on the topic, "Compassion: the Key to Accountability." Click the heading above for info and the Link.

Personal Theology–”Beloved Community: Fostering communities of love and acceptance.” Presenters, Helen Tinsley-Jones and Julia Rogers

21 Feb

Personal Theology–"Beloved Community: Fostering communities of love and acceptance." Presenters, Helen Tinsley-Jones and Julia Rogers

February 21, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Personal Theology will host the chairs of two vital groups at UUCB: the People of Color Caucus (POCC) and the Whites Opposed to White Supremacy (WOWS). Helen Tinsley-Jones, chair of POCC and Julia Rogers, chair WOWS will share their personal stories of religious/spiritual herstory plus how they came to UUCB. They will enlighten us as to how they work together and with others to foster a community of love, acceptance, and self-reflection? Click the heading above for info and the Link.

Personal Theology – “Returning Home.” Presenter, Rev. Dr. Dorsey O. Blake

07 Mar

Personal Theology - "Returning Home." Presenter, Rev. Dr. Dorsey O. Blake

March 7, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
On March 7, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., UUCB is delighted to have the Rev. Dr. Dorsey O. Blake, speak to us about "Returning Home."  This will be powerful.  Rev. Blake is the pastor of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, founded by the renowned Howard Thurman.  Rev. Blake will explore how the concept of being "led home" has influenced his personal, spiritual journey. Please click the heading of this event for the Link.

Personal Theology – Rev. Phil Lawson and Mrs. Jo Ann Lawson – “Commitment”

21 Mar

Personal Theology - Rev. Phil Lawson and Mrs. Jo Ann Lawson - "Commitment"

March 21, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. - Personal Theology is honored to have Rev. Phil Lawson, former minister of Easter Hill Methodist church and his wife, Jo Ann Lawson, share their personal journeys with the UUCB community.  Their Topic is "COMMITMENT."  Rev. Phil and JoAnn Lawson are well known to those in the spiritual community of Richmond, CA. Click the heading of this event for the link.

Personal Theology – Hana Matt – “How to thrive during these times of the Pandemic: physically, psychologically, mentally, and spiritually”

11 Apr

Personal Theology - Hana Matt - “How to thrive during these times of the Pandemic: physically, psychologically, mentally, and spiritually”

April 11, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. -The wonderful Hana Matt is back to give us a much needed presentation of the spiritual practices, techniques, and activities to enable people to thrive during this difficult time rather than really suffer. Click the heading above for the link to the presentation.

Personal Theology – “Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Talk with Corrina Gould (Lisjan Ohlone)”

02 May

Personal Theology - "Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Talk with Corrina Gould (Lisjan Ohlone)"

May 2, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. - Please come to this enlightening talk on "Sogorea Te’ Land Trust", an urban indigenous women-led land trust that facilitates the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people. Speaker: Corrina Gould (Lisjan Ohlone), Corrina Gould is the chair and spokesperson for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. Click the heading above for the link to the presentation and Corrina Gould Bio and picture.

Personal Theology – “God and Atheism” – Ray Westergard, Presenter

23 May

Personal Theology - “God and Atheism” - Ray Westergard, Presenter

May 23, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. - We are delighted to have our UUCB member, Ray Westergard, provide us with his great perspective on one of the most important topics: "Is there God?" Please join for what will be a VERY lively discussion. The format will be somewhat different with Ray speaking for thirty minutes and allowing a full 45 minutes for discussion and questions. Each speaker will get 3 minutes for their response. Click the heading above for the link to the presentation.

William James & Carl G. Jung–The Religious Function in the UU, Presenter, Dr. Steven Herrmann

19 Sep

William James & Carl G. Jung--The Religious Function in the UU, Presenter, Dr. Steven Herrmann

September 19, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. One of Personal Theology's most dedicated presenters, Dr. Steven Herrmann, is back on Sept 19 to talk with us from his new book, "William James and C. G. Jung: Doorways to the Self." What is so timely about Steven's talk is his focus in the book on how the religious function inside us is a Universal principle of Equality that gave birth to all religions. We UUs know about a Universal principle of Equality. Steven will mix in the Q&A all throughout the presentation. This will be a fascinating talk about the religious/cosmic function. Click the heading above for more description and the link to the presentation.