# Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

> Building loving community • inspiring spiritual growth • encouraging lives of integrity, joy and service


## Pages

- [Looking Back – Stories from 1991](https://uucb.org/about-us/history/looking-back-stories-from-1991/): 2011 was a Triple Anniversary year for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley: 120 years as a congregation, 50 years at the Kensington location, and 50 years since the merger of Unitarians and Universalists. The theme of our year-long celebration was “Looking Back, Looking Forward: Honoring a Proud Tradition.” As part of our “Looking Back,” members Grace Ulp and Kay Fairwell asked present and former members for help in telling UUCB stories. We asked for memories, anecdotes, and reminiscences about events and activities over the past 120 years. Keep in mind that the history you see here is a collection […]
- [Ministers at UUCB](https://uucb.org/about-us/history/ministers-at-uucb/): Edward B. Payne, 1892–1897 In 1891 the AUA—American Unitarian Association—offered to contribute $1,000 toward a minister’s salary for the first year. However, they meant it to be $500 for a minister’s salary, and $500 salary for the proposed seminary. The church had found its own minister, and insisted on the full sum. With $500 from the Pacific Unitarian Conference and $500 from the church, the first minister’s salary was a workable $2000. Relations with the AUA were deeply wounded and actually severed for a time. The congregation loved Payne, were fiercely loyal to him, and he did a thoroughly satisfactory […]
- [Member Rental Policy](https://uucb.org/about-us/rental/member-rental-policy/): Member Rites of Passage and Rental Policy   Member Rites of Passage Use of UUCB spaces for Member Rites of Passage events are free for all members of UUCB. Donations are welcome and appreciated to offset wear and tear on the building and equipment. UUCB Staff is not always available for these events.  If you would like to request staff for your event, please discuss this with the Rentals Coordinator, and let them know. We do ask that you pay for staff time at a rate of $50/hour. If you do not have staff onsite, there must be a trusted […]
- [Members](https://uucb.org/members/): The Meaning of Membership The work of this church is to create loving community, inspire spiritual growth, and encourage lives of integrity, joy, and service. The members recognize in each other freedom of mind, agree to impose no theological conditions of membership, and respect differences of opinion among us. We welcome to our membership all those who love truth and seek to do good. Guests are always welcome to participate in our services and programs, contribute in the life of UUCB and draw strength from it. But there may come a time when you feel the need to deepen your […]
- [Gamelan Ensemble](https://uucb.org/community/music/gamelan-ensemble/)
- [Parents Discussion Group](https://uucb.org/education/parents-discussion-group/)
- [Adult OWL (Our Whole Lives)](https://uucb.org/education/adult-owl-our-whole-lives/)
- [UU History Class](https://uucb.org/education/uu-history-class/)
- [UU Theology Class: A House for Hope](https://uucb.org/education/uu-theology-class/)
- [Pathway to Connection](https://uucb.org/education/pathway-to-connection/)
- [Our Whole Lives](https://uucb.org/education/our-whole-lives/)
- [Coming of Age](https://uucb.org/education/coming-of-age/): Coming of Age (CoA, COA) is a Unitarian Universalist program in which a congregation fosters the transition of its children into youth. Although COA programs vary by congregation, they typically mark the individual’s transition from younger religious education programs into a youth group,  In most programs, a congregation’s youth (usually aged 12 and above) are paired with adult mentors who are members of the congregation. Many programs ask youth to investigate their personal spirituality with the support of their mentors. Youth participants in the program are encouraged to develop a greater sense of what they believe. They do this through […]
- [Textile & Arts](https://uucb.org/community/music/textile-arts/)
- [Pastoral Care](https://uucb.org/about-us/connection/pastoral-care/): Pastoral Care Need? If you or a UUCB congregant you know is sick, hospitalized, recovering, grieving or otherwise in need of attention and support, please email us at pastoralcare@uucb.org. In case of a pastoral emergency, you may call Rev. Marcus Liefert at (510) 525-0302 ext. 303.
- [My Bookings](https://uucb.org/events-2/my-bookings/): CONTENTS
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- [Freestone Property](https://uucb.org/community/interest-groups/freestone-retreat-in-sonoma/): Click here for Directions to Freestone On March 26, 2024 the congregation approved Board Resolution 22-1, thereby authorizing and launching the future development of UUCB’s Freestone property in Sonoma County. For ongoing information about the Freestone Property and the Freestone Oversight Committee (FOC), please read the Beacon on the Hill, our monthly publication. Description of the property: A forty-foot geodesic dome, stained in an earthen-redwood color, sits atop one of the rolling hills in Sonoma County. Pines, Douglas firs, oaks and madrones creep up the nearby slopes, yet from its westward-facing deck, a panoramic view greets the eyes: gentle hills […]
- [Immigrant Solidarity Project](https://uucb.org/justice/immigrant-support-project/)
- [Chalice Camp 2025](https://uucb.org/chalice-camp-2025/): Unitarian Universalist Day Camp Chalice camp is a fun and meaningful week-long summer day camp for 1st through 6th graders. Attending camp deepens our Bay Area youth’s understanding of themselves. At camp, they learn values while expanding their knowledge and capacity to be articulate what they believe. The activities during the week include energetic daily outside worship, classic childhood games, drama, art, cooking, community building, and community service based on curriculum developed by religious educators of our faith. We welcome regular UU church attendees, occasional UU church attendees, and all families interested in learning more about UU values! NEW Location […]
- [Supporting Equity in Berkeley Schools](https://uucb.org/justice/act-locally/good-neighbor/supporting-equity-in-berkeley-schools/): The Berkeley public schools rank second to last among 5000 districts in the nation when it comes to the achievement gap between white students and those of color.  Yes, Berkeley is a university town with high-achieving students, but so are thousands of other U.S. communities. After checking, members of the social justice council learned that there’s a high poverty level in Berkeley (greater even than that in Richmond, CA), helping to explain the discrepancy, since poverty and educational levels usually rise or fall in sync. Social justice means educational justice and we need social, civic and economic equality in this country, […]
- [Chalice Circles](https://uucb.org/chalice-circles/)
- [Packages & Rates](https://uucb.org/about-us/rental/packages-rates/): PACKAGES   Package Rates Mon-Fri 11am-5pm Evening & Weekends * Standard Package $4,500 $5,000 Premium Package $6,500 $7,000 Platinum Package $9,500 $10,500 Concert Block – 4 hours $650 $850 Concert Block – 5 hours  $800 $1000 *Evening and weekend pricing in effect for rentals in the month of December   Standard Package Price listed is for up to six (6) consecutive hours, up to 200 guests and includes all major rooms on campus. Includes tables, chairs, basic sound system and AV technician/event host, kitchen for minimum use including counters, refrigerators, and freezer (no ovens, ranges, or dish sanitizer). Includes a […]
- [World Peace Committee](https://uucb.org/justice/world-peace-committee/): The mission of the World Peace Committee at UUCB is to promote peace through education, social action, and charitable funding.   We, the members of the World Peace Committee, stand for peace by promoting human rights for all people, rejecting violence as a solution for conflict, and demanding justice as a necessary condition for peace among peoples and nations. Our work includes providing a forum to facilitate gathering information, sharing and discussing all perspectives, and promoting constructive dialogue. We also provide a platform for members conducting peace-related action projects supporting our mission. Tri-Chairs of the World Peace Committee: Roberta Shaw, […]
- [Installation](https://uucb.org/installation/)
- [Sign Up for Email Newsletters](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/sign-up-for-email-newsletters/)
- [Beacon](https://uucb.org/beacon/)
- [Test Calendar](https://uucb.org/test-calendar/)
- [WeekAhead](https://uucb.org/weekahead/)
- [Work With Us](https://uucb.org/about-us/work-with-us/): Job Openings at UUCB Childcare Associate   The Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.   Thank you for considering joining our team!
- [Adult Religious Education & Exploration Events](https://uucb.org/education/adult-religious-education-exploration-events/)
- [LawrenceLecture](https://uucb.org/lawrencelecture/)
- [LL](https://uucb.org/ll/)
- [Lawrence Lecture](https://uucb.org/lawrence-lecture/)
- [Music Events](https://uucb.org/community/music/music-events/)
- [Social Justice Events](https://uucb.org/justice/social-justice-events/)
- [Events](https://uucb.org/events-5/)
- [Beacon on the Hill](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/beacon-on-the-hill-newsletter/)
- [Program Council Clusters](https://uucb.org/members/governance/program-council/program-council-clusters/): Click the link below for the list of program clusters. UUCB PROGRAM COUNCIL CLUSTERS as of 2025-26 Program Council Convener: Marta Tobey (programcouncil@uucb.org)  
- [Transgender Renaming Celebration](https://uucb.org/march31/)
- [Board Documents](https://uucb.org/members/governance/board-of-trustees/board-meeting-agendas/)
- [Search Results](https://uucb.org/search_gcse/): Search Results
- [Committees of the Board of Trustees](https://uucb.org/members/governance/board-of-trustees/committees-of-the-board-of-trustees/):   Bylaws Task Force: Per Bylaws                                                                                              7/29/22 All other per Board Governance Manual
- [Board Member Roles and Priorities](https://uucb.org/members/governance/board-of-trustees/2024-25-board-member-roles/)
- [Directions to Freestone](https://uucb.org/community/interest-groups/freestone-retreat-in-sonoma/directions-to-freestone/): Directions to UUCB’s Freestone Property Street Address: 10635 Barnett Valley Road, Sebastopol, CA Basic Map:   From the Marin side of the San Rafael Bridge, take Highway 101 North to Cotati/Rohnert Park. Take exit 481B for CA-116 W toward Sebastopol Continue on CA-116 W for 21 miles to downtown Sebastopol. At Hwy 12, turn left, go 1 block, and go straight through traffic light. This street now becomes Bodega Ave. Take Bodega Ave. 14.5 miles, turn left on Barnett Valley Rd. Continue on Barnett Valley Rd. for 1.8 miles, then arrive at foot of Freestone property driveway. Identify driveway turnoff […]
- [Families](https://uucb.org/families/)
- [Social Justice Council Meeting Notes - Apr 13 2022](https://uucb.org/social-justice-council-meeting-notes-apr-13-2022/): Notes for Judy Sam to listen to from Social Justice Council meeting
- [3D Tour](https://uucb.org/about-us/rental/3d-tour/):    https://uucb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1_lawson_road_kensington_-_unbranded-540p.mp4
- [Special Events](https://uucb.org/special-events/)
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- [UUCB Kwanzaa Lighting](https://uucb.org/uucb-kwanzaa-lighting/): Kwanzaa is an annual, week-long celebration that takes place in the United States. It pays homage to African heritage and is observed from December 26 through January 1. This seven-day celebration of African roots is observed by people of all faith backgrounds, since it’s not tied to any religion. Instead, this African American and Pan African holiday is anchored by seven PRINCIPLES, said each day for seven days. Seven Principles Day 1   Umoja or Unity – Video Day 2   Kujichagulia or Self-determination – Video Day 3   Ujima, which reveres Collective Work and Responsibility – Video Day 4   Ujamaa or Cooperative […]
- [Widening the Circle of Concern](https://uucb.org/justice/racism/widening-the-circle-of-concern/): Read the UUCB Widening the Circle of Concern Report to learn about UUCB’s powerful vision for inclusivity and connection. Background In early 2020 the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) created a book called “Widening the Circle of Concern.” This book focused on increased awareness systemic racism and supremacy culture in the UUA and in UU Congregations. In the summer of 2020 the UUCB Board of Trustees created a “Widening the Circle of Concern Task Force,” whose eleven members spent time from August 2020-August 2021 reading the book and coming up with specific recommendations for UUCB.  The UUCB Board of Trustees approved […]
- [UUCB Easter Egg Hunt for the Younger Set - 2021](https://uucb.org/uucb-easter-egg-hunt-for-the-younger-set-2021/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password:
- [The Honoring Indigenous Peoples Group](https://uucb.org/justice/racism/honoring-indigenous-peoples-group/): For thousands of years prior to colonization by white settlers, Indigenous people held stewardship of the land on which UUCB sits, along with a large part of the Bay Area and south to the Monterey Bay. To be specific, the church is situated on a portion of what was known as Huchiun, the unceded territory of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people, some of whose descendants are members of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan and/or the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area. UUCB’s Honoring Indigenous Peoples Group (HIP) meets approximately monthly and engages our congregation in: education and deep learning of Indigenous […]
- [LFDMC-Literature, Film, Drama and Music Contingent of the Social Justice Council](https://uucb.org/justice/racism/lfdc-literature-film-and-drama-contingent-of-the-social-justice-council/): The LFDMC (Literature, Film, Drama and Music Contingent) is a program within the Social Justice Council’s “Confronting Racism & Oppression” Initiative. This group now meets quarterly on the first Sunday from 1:30 to 3:00 on Zoom.  Check the uucb.org website under NEWS->THE WEEK AHEAD for the topic and Zoom link. Please come and be part of terrific, insightful and honest discussions on race, privilege, oppression, and healing. If you ideas for a book, article, film, music, play, dance, movie, or YouTube video that had a profound or just interesting effect upon you and you would like to share it with […]
- [The People Of Color Caucus (POCC)](https://uucb.org/justice/racism/people-of-color-caucus-black-indigenous-people-of-color/): The  People of Color Caucus (POCC) of the UUCB Social Justice Council meets monthly to provide a safe space for racial and ethnic minority members to name, heal and reconcile past and current personal and group racial wounds. Members come from and reflect the richness of the cultural, racial and ethnic traditions of people of color. Committed to fostering partnerships around issues of social justice, the POCC provides consultation to the minister and congregation, shares personal reflections at services, engages the congregation around cultural traditions and celebrations, and holds a yearly, vibrant and immersive Black History Month Service, collaborating with […]
- [Anti-Racism Task Force](https://uucb.org/justice/racism/anti-racism-task-force/): The Periwinkle Project The Periwinkle project is an effort of the Anti-Racism Task Force of the Confronting Racism and Oppression sponsored project of the UUCB Social Justice Council. The installation has been completed (on the terrace at church) and a ceremony will be announced shortly. The project was based on an idea of Camille Parker’s and was implemented through the efforts of Camille, Judy Sam, Carol Carlisle, Jim Acock, Ray Westergard and Sheldon Jones. The Building and Grounds Committee gave its support and guidance and the Social Justice Council funded the project.     The periwinkles depicted in this “New […]
- [Calendar](https://uucb.org/calendar/): 
- [Working to Overcome White Supremacy (WOWS)](https://uucb.org/justice/racism/working-to-overcome-white-supremacy-wows/): What Is WOWS? Working to Overcome White Supremacy, or WOWS, is a group at UUCB of people that discuss race issues and the implications of who has and does not have privilege in this society. We work to actively oppose white supremacy culture within ourselves and our congregation, in order to become more effective anti-racist allies and accomplices. WOWS partners with The People of Color Caucus (POCC), which usually meets separately. Both groups are part of UUCB’s Confronting Racism and Oppression project. What are we trying to accomplish? Originally, WOWS was a group of white-identified people who met separately from […]
- [Directory, Forms, & Procedures](https://uucb.org/members/for-members/)
- [Summer Forum Joey Mason, Presenter--Mac Lingo's Story on meeting Joey Mason](https://uucb.org/summer-forum-joey-mason-presenter-mac-lingos-story-on-meeting-joey-mason/): Mac Lingo’s story on Joey Mason, Summer Forum Presenter, June 28, 2020 I met Joey Mason about 8 years ago in San Quentin.  He got out of prison on August 20, 2018 after a “25 years to life” sentence. I will note that he was not paroled, but because of his work in San Quentin, a group of people who were working on prison reform organized through a new law called “Recall of Commitment Offence”, took up his case.  With the approval of the prison authorities to the court that had sentenced him, Joey was released by that court for […]
- [The Week Ahead at UUCB](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/): The Longest Night and the Irresistible Dawn Rev. Marcus Liefert Sunday December 21 Worship Service 11 amWe know the longest night will end. We know there will be a new day to come. So why are we so anxious all along the way?In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube Wanna watch last week’s sermon? Replay it here. Listen to a recording of our sermons wherever you get your podcasts Saturday, December 41 at 4 pm Messiah Sing-Along Come sing Handel’s glorious Messiah, join the fun, ring in the holidays with great music – Hallelujah! Tickets are General Admission and Student rates available and no one turned away […]
- [News Bulletins](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/news-bulletins/): Church Leadership News With the December departure of our Executive Director, we enter into a somewhat liminal – or in-between space – in how UUCB manages its administration, finances, facilities and all the details that go into church operations. As we enter this new time, UUCB is first and foremost blessed with talented employees upon whose dedication, skills, and insights about our future staffing structure we will heavily rely. Please thank them generously! To advise during this transitional period, the Board of Trustees established a Staffing Task Force to work with Rev. Marcus on: For the near term, provide support […]
- [Church Calendar](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/church-calendar-2/): 
- [UUA Pacific Western Newsletter](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/uu-world-magazine-2/)
- [UU World Magazine](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/uu-world-magazine/)
- [Church Documents](https://uucb.org/members/church-documents/)
- [WP File download search](https://uucb.org/wp-file-download-search/)
- [Beacon on the Hill template](https://uucb.org/beacon-on-the-hill-april-2017-2/): When this month’s Beacon is ready, Duplicate this page (see “Duplicate This” in blue at right) rename the new page with the next month’s name e.g. “Beacon on the Hill, May 2017” also change the Permalink (right below the page title) to match save as draft Return to this page Paste this month’s Beacon here (in place of this text) and save This will be the page that shows up in the right-hand list of archived Beacons Replace the content of the current Beacon page with the new month’s content The current Beacon is always at this permalink: https://uucb.org/news-the-week-ahead-uucb-2/beacon-newsletter/ Change the […]
- [Celebrations and Memorials](https://uucb.org/about-us/rental/celebrations-and-memorials/): UUCB can accommodate celebrations and memorials of many sizes and complexity, from very large gatherings using the Sanctuary, Atrium, Terrace and Social Hall for a buffet or formal dinner to small intimate gatherings in the Fireside Room. Events are individually designed to meet the needs of our renters.       Additional Information UUCB’s AGO (American Guild of Organists) Certified Organist retains first right of refusal on all requirements for a keyboardist during services or ceremonies. If you retain a keyboardist other than our principal organist for your ceremony or service and the principal organist is available, you will be […]
- [Concerts, Recitals, Recording Sessions and Organ Rental](https://uucb.org/about-us/rental/concerts-recitals-recording-sessions-and-organ-rental/): UUCB has an acoustically superb Sanctuary ideally suited for concert performances, recitals and recording sessions. We are located in a quiet neighborhood far from street noise. We also have an outstanding collection of instruments available for your use. There are two grand pianos and two baby grand pianos available. On the chancel in the Sanctuary is a Yamaha Concert Grand that has been used for recitals and recordings by important artists. Also on the chancel is a two-manual French double harpsichord made by Andrew Lagerquist that has a beautiful sound and has been used for solo and ensemble baroque performances. […]
- [Meetings and Workshops](https://uucb.org/about-us/rental/meetings-and-workshops/): UUCB offers a welcoming peaceful retreat for meetings and workshops. Depending on the number of people and activities planned, the Atrium, Terrace, Social Hall, Safir, and Fireside Room are available in any combination. Kitchen facilities are available if required.
- [Family Ministry Calendar](https://uucb.org/community/family-community/upcoming-in-family-community/)
- [Read Aloud Volunteer Program](https://uucb.org/justice/act-locally/read-aloud/): Our church has been active in supporting the Read-Aloud Volunteer Program (RAVP) since its founding in 1995. Many members have volunteered through the years to read once weekly or more to elementary children in the district’s Title I schools (schools at which over 70% of the students are eligible for subsidized breakfast and lunch). Children who are regularly read to by someone who cares about them develop increased curiosity, resilience and enjoyment in life and at school. Our volunteer readers build relationships with their students and open their minds to the universe to be found in books and also provide […]
- [Volunteering through Social Justice at UUCB](https://uucb.org/justice/act-locally/): Where would your volunteerism feel most satisfying?  Where would you like to commit your energies? Some of the many current programs you could join: Read Aloud Volunteer Program – read to two kindergarteners, 1st or 2nd graders once a week for the school year. The more readers, the more students participate. Readers and students love this time together!  Contact Judy Sam at socialjustice@uucb.org. Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) – join other UUCBers to prepare and serve lunch to 200 people at the GRIP Souper Center on the second Tuesday of the month or dinner to residents of the GRIP Family Shelter […]
- [Family, Children, and Youth](https://uucb.org/education/children-youth/): Our programs use the values of Unitarian Universalism: justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, generosity, and love to empower our children and youth to ask deep questions and consider their own values and beliefs. We invite participants into forging their own moral compass and ethical understanding, while also emphasizing the importance of community engagement and covenantal relationships. We welcome new faces in all of our classes. You can learn more about what happens in each session by exploring our calendar of events or at the activities for families page. If you are interested in sitting in on a class with your […]
- [UUCB Friends of Developing Indigenous Resources (Chandigarh, Punjab State, India)](https://uucb.org/justice/uucb-friends-dir/): A UUCB group, UUCB Friends of DIR (FoDIR) supports the work of an NGO working in two bustees (slums) near Chandigarh, Punjab State, India. Leveraging UUCB’s connection to Developing Indigenous Resources (DIR) through its founder, longtime member Frederick Shaw, the group furthers the “global” part of UUCB’s work toward social justice, as expressed in the UUCB Vision Statement: “We are committed to serving one another, our church, and the local and global communities. Frederick founded DIR (a charitable non-profit 501(c)3 incorporated in California) after a long career working with much larger NGOs such as CARE. UUCB FoDIR’s mission is to formalize the relationship between DIR […]
- [Resources for Facilitators](https://uucb.org/education/chalice-circle/facilitators/): Session Plans All session plan files are Microsoft Word files that you can download from the list below. Each session plan has a Preparation page with questions to stimulate thinking on the topic and an Order of Service for use during the meeting. You can also find hard copies, ready to print from, in the Chalice Circle cupboard. Additional session plans compiled by the Small Group Ministry program at the First Unitarian Church of San José are available here.      
- [Youth and Children's Choir](https://uucb.org/community/music/youth-and-childrens-choir-2/): Our Youth and Children’s Choir offers elementary through high schoolers the opportunity to experience themselves as music-makers, as peace-makers, and as collaborative visionaries and creative worship leaders. Members of the Choir learn not only to sing and play percussion instruments, but also to listen for and respect each person’s unique gifts, including their own. This intentionally multi-age group is directed by a professional music educator. Giving Voice to the Soul An evening’s worth of reality television might convince you that singing is something people do only to win prizes, recording contracts, and personal recognition. Yet singing is a fundamental means […]
- [Tomorrow's Events](https://uucb.org/tomorrows-events/)
- [Adult Choir](https://uucb.org/community/music/adult-choir/): Luminescence, the UUCB chancel choir, rehearses each Thursday night at 7:15 pm in the sanctuary and sings in many Sunday services, September through May. This is a non-audition group of very dedicated and enthusiastic music loving singers. We sing a wide variety of repertoire, from popular to classical, including music by or arranged by W.A. Mozart, Gwyneth Walker, Brian Tate, Gabriel Fauré, Ysaye Barnwell, Leonard Bernstein, Cy Coleman, and many others. Please contact Bryan Baker or anyone in the choir to find out about singing with us. 2024-2025 Music Events Mozart – Coronation Mass,  September 22, Sunday, at 2:00  Mozart’s effervescent Mass in C major […]
- [Interest Groups](https://uucb.org/community/interest-groups/)
- [Youth & Children's Choir](https://uucb.org/education/youth-and-childrens-choir/): Our Youth and Children’s Choir offers elementary through high schoolers the opportunity to experience themselves as music-makers, as peace-makers, and as collaborative visionaries and creative worship leaders. Members of the Choir learn not only to sing and play percussion instruments, but also to listen for and respect each person’s unique gifts, including their own. This intentionally multi-age group is directed by a professional music educator. Giving Voice to the Soul An evening’s worth of reality television might convince you that singing is something people do only to win prizes, recording contracts, and personal recognition. Yet singing is a fundamental means […]
- [Climate Justice Committee](https://uucb.org/justice/climate-justice/): Climate Justice Committee (CJC) The Climate Justice Committee’s work is grounded in our 7th UU principle and the Article II Value of “Interdependence”.  We have a deep respect for the interdependent web of life that we’re all part of.  As beautifully articulated by the UUA, we want our work to be connecting, visionary, and inspirational.  The climate crisis is interwoven with other environmental and social justice issues, and our CJC aims to provide accurate information and inspiration for action to address related environmental and social justice issues as well as climate. We work together and within our congregation, and we […]
- [Directions](https://uucb.org/about-us/directions/): Address 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 94707 / (510) 525-0302 Public Transportation Bus: AC Transit #7 M-F or call 511 Getting to UUCB without a car is easy, using the #7 AC Transit bus. The #7 now runs on Sundays as well as weekdays. The #7 buses run all day Monday to Friday between Emerville and El Cerrito del Norte BART via downtown Berkeley, stopping near the church at Arlington Boulevard and Moeser. Make sure you check the schedule on the AC Transit #7 site or call 511. Whether you’re coming from points south or north, get off at Moeser […]
- [UUCB on Social Media](https://uucb.org/the-week-ahead-at-uucb/social-media/): Facebook
- [Endowment](https://uucb.org/members/give/endowment/): Giving for the long term You can leave a long term and lasting legacy to UUCB through a contribution to our UUCB Endowment Fund. Planned Giving is an important way to be stewards of our great liberal spiritual and religious heritage. These gifts continue to benefit UUCB for many, many years to come. UUCB’s Endowment Fund To encourage Planned Giving at our church, the Congregation has established a UUCB Endowment Fund to hold gifts and bequests from our members or friends. Earnings from investments in the Endowment Fund can be spent, but the principal is never touched. Over a long enough […]
- [How UUCB Works Financially](https://uucb.org/members/give/how-uucb-works-financially/): UUCB – like all UU congregations – is an autonomous member congregation within our the Unitarian Universalist Association of congregations (UUA). We do not receive any money from the denomination. This means that ALL the money that it costs us to operate, we raise ourselves. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO OPERATE? Our annual operating budget is approximately $1,000,000. This pays for our staff (Minister, Executive Director, Director of Family Ministry, Office Administrator, Music Director, Organist, Section Leaders, Youth Choir Director, Connections Coordinator, Facilities staff, Childcare providers), our building costs, equipment (copier, computers, sound systems, etc.), utilities (lights, gas, sewage, […]
- [Stewardship and Pledging](https://uucb.org/members/give/stewardship/)
- [Personal Theology Archives](https://uucb.org/education/personal-theology/personal-theology-archives/)
- [Partner Church in Homoródújfalu, Transylvania, Romania](https://uucb.org/justice/partner-church-in-transylvania/): The Transylvanian Partner Church Committee carries our social justice commitment across 6,000 miles to Homoródújfalu, a small village in Eastern Europe. The oldest community of practitioners of a Unitarian approach to religion lives in Transylvania, part of the Hungarian-speaking minority of present-day Romania. UUCB is one of many UU congregations with a long-established relationship with a Transylvanian church. We make pilgrimages to our partner church village every few years, and help support their students. Our mission: We endeavor to join with our partners in faith in Homoródújfalu to exchange the stories of our lives, to deepen our faith, to share […]
- [PRIDE Project](https://uucb.org/justice/lgbt-equality/)
- [GRIP (Greater Richmond Interfaith Program)](https://uucb.org/justice/act-locally/greater-richmond-interfaith-program/): GRIP is an interfaith, multiracial collaboration founded in the late 1960s that started providing services to the Greater Richmond community with the opening of their first food pantry in 1971. UUCB is one of over forty Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Buddhist member congregations working with GRIP to address critical issues of human dignity and social justice that affect the poor, the homeless and the disenfranchised. Meals at The GRIP Souper Center The GRIP Souper Center serves hot lunches and dinners 365 days a year with the help of volunteers from the community and its 40 plus religious congregations […]
- [Good Neighbor (Sharing Our Collection Plate)](https://uucb.org/justice/act-locally/good-neighbor/)
- [Solar Energy at UUCB](https://uucb.org/justice/climate-justice/solar-energy-at-uucb-2/): When we visit the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, above our heads, powering everything that happens in the building, is a 50 kilowatt array of 336 solar panels producing 70 megawatt hours of electricity per year. Financed through the generosity of our congregation’s members and friends and through a state rebate program with PG&E, the panels were installed in 2008, and were blessed in a community ritual celebrating possibilities for a cleaner energy future and our commitment to greening our planet on May 28, 2008. You can see how well the PV array is working right here! The web monitoring system […]
- [Board of Trustees](https://uucb.org/members/governance/board-of-trustees/): The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the activities and affairs of UUCB on behalf of the congregation, pursuant to UUCB bylaws. A total of nine trustees are elected for three-year terms, and may not serve more than two terms consecutively. The Board annually selects trustees to serve as Board President and Vice President, and appoints a Secretary and Treasurer from the congregation as ex-officio Board members. Board policies and protocols for its work are contained in a Board Governance Manual. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. UUCB members are […]
- [Summer Forum](https://uucb.org/justice/summer-forum/): Working Towards a Better, More Just World … by informing and engaging the congregation in conversation on local and international social justice action and changing issues. The Social Justice Council sponsors forums on social justice topics on Sundays during the Summer months 9:30 am to 10:30 a.m.  in the Fireside Room at UUCB.  Check The Week Ahead, if there is Zoom viewing. 2025 Schedule The UUCB Peace Committee sponsored a four-part series on “Our Moral Choices in the New Nuclear Age.”  June 29, July 6, July 13 and July 20, 2025 Forum 1:  “Daniel Ellsberg’s Case Against Nuclear ICBM’s.”  This first forum will […]
- [Personal Theology](https://uucb.org/education/personal-theology/): Sundays (twice a month), September through May from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., multi-platform presentations in the Fireside Room and on Zoom. (Please log in at 9:20 for Zoom) Personal Theology Seminars are one-hour presentations given by speakers who come from a range of perspectives on such subjects as Sufism, Atheism, the Goddess, Christianity, Physics, Consciousness, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Altered States, and Human Potential. The Personal Theology program was founded by Bernard Loomer, former Dean of the Divinity School at University of Chicago and leader in Process Theology. It was led by Martha Helming from 1991 to 2013. Participants listen to […]


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