[CANCELLED] Messiah Sing-Along

19 Dec

[CANCELLED] Messiah Sing-Along

We're sorry to announce that there will be no Messiah Sing-Along this year. The logistics of organizing in person singers while respecting the protocols that keep us all safe during COVID proved more difficult than we anticipated. But a year off just means that it will be so fresh and fun in 2022!

Winter Solstice Service

21 Dec

Winter Solstice Service

December 21, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Winter Solstice is a time to journey inward and reflect on the lessons, joys, and sorrows of the last year. It's also a celebration [...]

Christmas Eve Open House 10 am – 2 pm

24 Dec

Christmas Eve Open House 10 am – 2 pm

10 am – 2 pm Come to UUCB throughout the day on Christmas Eve to light your candle in the Sanctuary and stay for a mini sensory retreat with music, a “bonfire”, labyrinth*, and crafts for our partner church. Please dress warmly.

Literature, Film, Drama and Music Contingent (LFDMC) Presents play reading: The MountainTop

09 Jan

Literature, Film, Drama and Music Contingent (LFDMC) Presents play reading: The MountainTop

January 9, 2022    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
2:00 p.m. The LFDMC will present the play, "THE MOUNTAINTOP" By Katori Hall. Starring: Lee Gregory, Janae Hood and Don Klose. (Talkback with actors will follow the performance.) We will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. NO ONE CAN BE ADMITTED FROM THE WAITING ROOM AFTER THIS TIME! There are Zoom settings that will need to be changed to get maximum enjoyment of the performance. AUDIENCE VIDEOS & CHAT WILL BE TURNED ON FOR THE TALKBACK FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM.

Personal Theology – “Care First, Jail Last,” Rabbi Harry Manhoff

23 Jan

Personal Theology - "Care First, Jail Last," Rabbi Harry Manhoff

January 23, 2022    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. This year Rabbi Manhoff will speak to us about "Care First, Jail Last," an Alameda interfaith coalition to take some money from the Sheriff's jail budget and redirect it to community mental health programs and facilities.  Rabbi Manhoff will present the Jewish spiritual view of mental health services versus incarceration.  Click heading for the LINK.

Board of Trustees Candidates Forum

30 Jan

Board of Trustees Candidates Forum

January 30, 2022    
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Immediately After Worship Board of Trustees Candidates Forum January 30Get to know the Board of Trustees Candidates in this informative and interactive forum during the Coffee Hour time slot. The outstanding candidates for the three, three-year seats are: Michael ArmstrongBeth Pollard (incumbent), and Pier Sun Ho. More Details and Candidate Statements.Click here to join us

Personal Theology – CANCELLED–for Feb 6 2022, will be rescheduled to another date

06 Feb

Personal Theology - CANCELLED--for Feb 6 2022, will be rescheduled to another date

February 6, 2022    
9:30 am - 10:45 am
9:30 a.m. As many of you know, the Widening the Circle of Concern task force has been working for many months on this topic of widening the circle of concern for UUCB. Their dedication, thoughtfulness, and hard work has resulted in an astounding report that is available on our website for congregants to read. Rev. Michelle will expand on this topic of Widening the Circle of Concern, which is also the theme for the month of February. Click the heading above for the link.