Literature, Film & Drama Contingent -“The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together”

13 Jun

Literature, Film & Drama Contingent -"The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together"

June 13, 2021    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 p.m. RESCHEDULED TO June 13, UUCB member, Elaine Dockens, will lead our discussion of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, by Heather McGhee. Click the heading above for more information and links to the meeting on June 13.

Summer Forum – Youth Spirit Artworks (“Tiny House Village”)

20 Jun

Summer Forum - Youth Spirit Artworks ("Tiny House Village")

June 20, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. Sally Hindeman, Director of Youth Spirit Artworks and UUCB Member and Lead organizer for UUCB's Social Justice Council, Jim Acock will speak on the "Tiny House Village" project for unhoused youth built in Oakland. Click the heading above for more description and the link to the presentation

Summer Forum – Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, “Defending Democracy Before It’s Too Late,” Presenter, Paul George

27 Jun

Summer Forum - Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, "Defending Democracy Before It's Too Late," Presenter, Paul George

June 27, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. The Summer Forum is delighted to have the Peace and Justice Center's former Executive Director, Paul George, talk with UUCB.  The Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is the area’s leading grassroots voice for peace, justice & human rights.  Click the heading above for the focus of Mr. George's talk, "Defending Democracy Before It's Too Late" And also the link to the presentation.

Summer Forum – The International Red Cross

11 Jul

Summer Forum - The International Red Cross

July 11, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. The Summer Forum has invited Diana Graham of the Red Cross, who will present with a video on the International Red Cross   She'll talk to us about opportunities for volunteering. And go deep into the workings of this incredible organization -- which UUs helped start!!! (don't forget).  Click the heading above for the origin story and the link to the presentation.

Literature, Film & Drama Contingent – Celebrating the Buddha’s birthday! “The Dalai Lama’s Cat”, by David Michie

11 Jul

Literature, Film & Drama Contingent - Celebrating the Buddha’s birthday! "The Dalai Lama’s Cat", by David Michie

July 11, 2021    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 p.m. On July 11th, we'll relax a bit as we celebrate the Buddha's birthday! Rev. Fran Moulton, Lois Atkinson (and, if the weather in Costa Rica permits, Susana Raine) will lead us through The Dali Lama's Cat, by David Michie. It is a delightfully-entertaining novel that teaches us the precepts of Buddhism.. Click the heading above for the link to the meeting.

Summer Forum – Mindful Self-Compassion – Dr. Lynne Henderson, Presenter

18 Jul

Summer Forum - Mindful Self-Compassion - Dr. Lynne Henderson, Presenter

July 18, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. The Summer Forum is delighted that one of UUCB's members, Dr. Lynne Henderson, will present to us on "Mindful Self-Compassion." Dr. Henderson is Director of the Shyness Institute at Stanford and has spent years delving deeply into shyness, mindfulness, and compassion.  Click the heading above for more description and the link to the presentation.

Summer Forum-CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Presenter, AlVaughn Rodgers

25 Jul

Summer Forum-CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Presenter, AlVaughn Rodgers

July 25, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. "CASA" (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Recruitment Coordinator, AlVaughn Rodgers, will talk with us about how Volunteers work with high risk teens and are authorized to appear in Court with them. UUCB Member, Natalie Campbell, was able to get this important organization to speak with us about its work. Click the heading above for the description and the link to the presentation.

Summer Forum – What’s happening with Children Today: Covid 19 Impact, Dr. Veronica Ufoegbune

01 Aug

Summer Forum - What's happening with Children Today: Covid 19 Impact, Dr. Veronica Ufoegbune

August 1, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. The UUCB congregation is deeply concerned about our children and youth as the Covid pandemic still rages on for many of them.  We are delighted to have Dr. Veronica Ufoegbune talk with us about the facts, her insights and our calls to action on the impact of Covid 19 on our children's education and well being. Dr. Ufoegbune is an Early Childhood Education advocate and was the former City Manager and Director of Head Start for the City of Oakland. Executive Director of the Nigerian American Association. Click the heading above for the link to the presentation.

Literature, Film & Drama Contingent – Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, by Imani Perry UUA Common Read for 2020-21

01 Aug

Literature, Film & Drama Contingent - Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, by Imani Perry UUA Common Read for 2020-21

August 1, 2021    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, by Imani Perry UUA Common Read for 2020-21. Click the heading above for the link to the meeting.