Personal Theology: “The Rudderless Boat–Images that Guide Us.” Presenter, Sue Ellen Parkinson

31 Oct

Personal Theology: "The Rudderless Boat--Images that Guide Us." Presenter, Sue Ellen Parkinson

October 31, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. Sue Ellen Parkinson is a visionary artist who explores the Sacred Feminine through her paintings. Coming from outside the Christian tradition, her work has led her on an unexpected journey that has profoundly changed her life. Her dream-like paintings, are interesting from both a spiritual and cultural perspective. Click the heading above for the link to the meeting.

Personal Theology-“Trying Once Again to Say Who We Are.” Presenter, Rev. Jay Atkinson

07 Nov

Personal Theology-"Trying Once Again to Say Who We Are." Presenter, Rev. Jay Atkinson

November 7, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
9:30 The UUA Principles are once again up for revision with a commission charged to propose an update to Article II of the UUA bylaws.  Why "principles"?  Why not values, or covenants, or commitments?  And where do our present UUA principles come from?  Rev'd Jay will offer a historical look at all this and raise some questions about what's transient and what's permanent in the identity of our UU tradition. Click the heading above for the Link.

Literature, Film, Drama & Music Contingent (LFDMC) – Native American Heritage Month Program

07 Nov

Literature, Film, Drama & Music Contingent (LFDMC) - Native American Heritage Month Program

November 7, 2021    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 pm UUCB's Honoring Indigenous Peoples Group (HIP) invites you to an informative and inspiring LFDMC experience, as they present slides and two short videos, featuring Ann-Marie Sayers, Mutsun Ohlone leader and tribal chair of the Indian Canyon and Hopi elder Thomas Banyacya.  Click the heading above for the Zoom link.

Personal Theology – “We Have It In Us to Heal: Ancestral Memory, Tribalism and Finding Our Way Forward in the Half-light and Dark” – Wyndy Knox Carr

21 Nov

Personal Theology - "We Have It In Us to Heal: Ancestral Memory, Tribalism and Finding Our Way Forward in the Half-light and Dark" - Wyndy Knox Carr

November 21, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. UUCB member, Wyndy Knox Carr will give her Personal Theology, "We Have It In Us to Heal: Ancestral Memory, Tribalism and Finding ThOur Way Forward in the Half-light and Dark."  Wyndy will reconnect us to our deepest bio-cultural roots as UUs, in the U.S. and on Mother Earth. Wyndy's talk will convince us that, "We're not crazy after all," and we might just be able to evolve our way out of this IF we return to our roots, intuitions and caring for one another as 'humane' beings." Click the heading above for the Zoom Link and full description.

Organ Recital with Katya Kolesnikova

21 Nov

Organ Recital with Katya Kolesnikova

November 21, 2021    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
On November 21, our very own Katya Kolesnikova will delight us with an organ recital and exploration of “Our Personal Mythic Stories”. Music by: Felix Mendelssohn, Adolphus [...]

Personal Theology – ‘Joy in Difficult Times,’ Presenter, James Baraz, Founding Teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center

05 Dec

Personal Theology - ‘Joy in Difficult Times,’ Presenter, James Baraz, Founding Teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center

December 5, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. James Baraz is well known to many members and friends of UUCB.  He is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and has taught mindfulness meditation since 1978.  He is the author of two books:  Awakening Joy, which he co-authored with Shoshana Alexander; and Awakening Joy for Kids. This is a rare opportunity to hear James speak on this topic, of "Joy in Difficult Times." Click the heading above for more description and the Zoom link.

Literature, Film, Drama & Music Contingent – Book Discussion – So Many Beginnings [A Little Women Remix]

05 Dec

Literature, Film, Drama & Music Contingent - Book Discussion - So Many Beginnings [A Little Women Remix]

December 5, 2021    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 Christina Creveling will lead our final meeting for 2021 on December 5th. We will discuss So Many Beginnings [A Little Women Remix], by Bethany C. Morrow. Click the heading above for the link to the discussion.

Food Drive + Holiday Cards of Remembrance + Holiday Sale

11 Dec

Food Drive + Holiday Cards of Remembrance + Holiday Sale

Write messages and/or create holiday greeting cards for our own older friends and homebound members when you stop by UUCB to drop off food or financial donations for the Richmond Emergency Food Pantry and warm items for the GRIP clothing drive

Flute & Keyboard Holiday Recital

12 Dec

Flute & Keyboard Holiday Recital

December 12, 2021    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ignite your holiday spirit with the exquisite sounds of the flute and keyboards.

Personal Theology – Yoga as a Spiritual Practice, Presenter, Kenneth Marino, Ministerial Intern

19 Dec

Personal Theology - Yoga as a Spiritual Practice, Presenter, Kenneth Marino, Ministerial Intern

December 19, 2021    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. Kenneth Marino, former Ministerial Intern at UUCB will present on the topic of "Yoga as a Spiritual Practice." Ken has been studying Yoga for forty years and will offer his insights and experiences into this most ancient tradition. Ken is from New York and completed his Master of Divinity degree at Drew University. He is an author, musician, yoga teacher, and a Reiki Master. Please take this opportunity to get to know more about the power of Yoga for our mental, physical and emotional health. Click the heading for more information and the Zoom link.