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  • Hospicing Modernity
    Hospicing Modernity
    27 Sep 26

    Join Rev. Marcus, writer Courtney Martin, and friends for an exploration of the theme of “hospicing modernity,” drawn from a book of the same name by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira.

    So much is breaking down right now in our personal and political lives, but there is also potential for real breakthrough. Our consciousness, our communities, and our climate need us to grow up!


  • HEBREW BIBLE: An Introduction for Skeptics, Seekers, and Religious Liberals
    HEBREW BIBLE: An Introduction for Skeptics, Seekers, and Religious Liberals
    28 Sep 26

    This eleven-session course, led by Rev. Dr. John Buehrens — former president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and author of Understanding the Bible: An Introduction (Beacon Press) — offers a guided, unhurried path through the text for people who are curious, doubtful, or simply want a deeper foundation than “Sunday school version” they may have grown up with. No prior knowledge assumed, and no belief required — just a willingness to read closely and ask real questions.


  • Bryan Baker and Friends
    Bryan Baker and Friends
    4 Oct 26

    Bryan Baker & Friends
    October 4, 2026 at 1 pm in the Fireside Room
    Free; donations welcomed
    Classical Music’s Great Love Triangle
    Chamber music and songs by the Schumanns – Clara and Robert – and Johannes Brahms
    The great pianist Clara and the great composer Robert are married, have six children and are among Europe’s most celebrated musicians. They welcome a promising young composer, Johannes Brahms, into their lives. Soon Brahms will fall in love with Clara and complications follow, and amazing music!


  • Preparation for Aging that Brings Families Closer (Sponsored by Caring for Aging Parents)
    Preparation for Aging that Brings Families Closer (Sponsored by Caring for Aging Parents)
    11 Oct 26
    Preparation for Aging that Brings Families Closer
    Becca Dittrich, healthcare attorney, death doula, Managing director of Daughterhood and Founder of Family Room, will lead us through a structured discussion on how to plan for aging in a way that honors and respects the dignity and agency of the aging person, while also respecting the needs and boundaries of the family caregivers.  Beyond typical aging planning, this session will explore preparation methods that empower families to feel clear and connected as they move through the aging chapter.
    This session is free and open to everyone.
    Sponsored by Caring for Aging Parents

  • Your Inner Compass Awaits: Find Grounding in Chaos (Session 2: True Purpose Workshop)
    Your Inner Compass Awaits: Find Grounding in Chaos (Session 2: True Purpose Workshop)
    14 Oct 26

    Discover a simple, practical way to reconnect with your own inner wisdom – the grounded, unwavering source of clarity that has always been present, waiting for you to listen.


  • Your Inner Compass Awaits: Find Grounding in Chaos (Session 3: UUCB's Purpose Workshop)
    Your Inner Compass Awaits: Find Grounding in Chaos (Session 3: UUCB's Purpose Workshop)
    1 Nov 26

    Discover a simple, practical way to reconnect with your own inner wisdom – the grounded, unwavering source of clarity that has always been present, waiting for you to listen.


  • Creating Rituals Retreat
    Creating Rituals Retreat
    7 Nov 26

    How do we create rituals that anchor our UU faith while expanding our spirituality? Rituals — whether quiet daily practices or shared communal moments — help us mark transitions, hold grief and joy, and stay rooted in what we value most. In this day-long retreat, we’ll explore the role ritual plays across Unitarian Universalism and other spiritual traditions, reflect on the practices already present in our own lives, and experiment with creating new rituals.


  • Covenant 201: Relationships as Spiritual Practice
    Covenant 201: Relationships as Spiritual Practice
    20 Jan 27

    UUCB’s covenant names something bold: that building healthy relationships is a spiritual practice. In this session, we’ll move beyond the words of our covenant and into the practice of it. We’ll dig into questions like: How do we communicate honestly and compassionately in the middle of conflict?


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  • UUCB Board Role As Listener September 29, 2026
    Does the title “Listening Presence” sound a bit like an eavesdropper, or the ear of some higher being — or of a “trusted source”, the new term that UUCB is starting to learn about? Well, it’s not!  As a Board member, one of my roles for the past year and a half has been to […]
    Connections Coordinator
  • September Board News September 10, 2026
    UUA General Assembly: Since UUCB is so close to the UUA General Assembly in San Jose in June 2027, a one-year task force will help plan and encourage participation—especially among youth. Melissa Rosales will serve as the main contact. Capital Projects: A five-year capital projects budget, updated each year, outlines UUCB’s priorities and funding needs. […]
    Beth Pollard
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