Still Here, Still Rising
UUCB’s People of Color Caucus
Sunday February 1 Worship Service 11 am

Our annual service honoring Black History Month, sponsored by UUCB’s People of Color Caucus.

In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube
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Sunday February 1, 2026

Chalice Circle Sign-ups end on February 2. More Info.

9:30 am Parents’ Discussion Group
Safir Room – Parent/Grandparent Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:30 am. We welcome parents and grandparents at all stages of the parenting journey. Drop-ins welcome!

10 am Youth and Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Meditation Room (below the Sanctuary) – Open to all children and youth, ages 5½ and up. Prior musical experience is not required. Email Teacher Katie for questions.

10 am Coffee and Community 
Atrium – Coffee, tea, and light refreshments

11 am Religious Education
In Person – Join us for Religious Exploration (RE). We have activities for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. Together, we will talk about building the common good. Please email Kathryn Jay, Minister of Congregational Life for more information: kathryn@uucb.org.

11 am Worship Service
In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube – Still Here, Still Rising. UUCB’s People of Color Caucus, leading the service.

12 pm Light Lunch
Social Hall – Be our guest for a light lunch in the Social Hall after the service. Helpers to prepare food and clean up are always welcome! For information on how to volunteer, please email Rev. Kathryn Jay.

1 pm Pride Project
Safir Room – The Pride project’s objective is to initiate social gatherings, increase visibility, provide a platform for education and awareness, offer support and develop responses to current events.

1 pm Humanist Connections
Zoom and In Person – Harold Ogren will help arrange for the selection of topics and speakers for February  followed by a “Freethinkers” group discussion. The Humanist Connections group meets weekly to discuss topics relating to our humanity, values, ideas. “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” (4th principle of Unitarian Universalism.) For more information, contact Harold Ogren.

1 pm Mist Tree Moon Circle: Bridget Celebration and Midwinter Celebration of Candlemas
Sanctuary  – Every one is welcomed to join us at 1 pm to help turn the fountain in Bridget’s Well with flowers, candles and other offerings…we may even be making Bridget Crosses right there. Then at 1:30 will begin The Midwinter celebration of Candlemas. For more information contact Carol Carlisle (510) 967-3672.

The Week

Monday, February 2

9 am Write for Your LifeZoom – “Write For Your Life” is a meditative sharing practice for people who like to write. Please email Kit Hewitt for Zoom link and details.

9 am Women’s Meditation Group 
Zoom – This group meets weekly to practice “Mettā” (pr. METTT-tttah) or “loving kindness” meditation in the Southeast Asian Buddhist philosophy tradition.  Contact: Evelie Delfino Såles Posch.

11 am Textile and ArtSafir Room – Provide support, fellowship and growth through sharing and exploration of fiber and other arts/ media. Contact Karen Tripp, Helen Toy, and Judy Sam.

Tuesday, February 3

10 am Improving Your Balance Through Tai Chi 
In Person – Tai Chi reduces stress, improves cognitive functions, increases your body awareness, enhance your stability, and build strong muscles. Share in quiet community with Neil, a seasoned practitioner and patient teacher. Sessions are donation based. Email Neil Clark for more information.

12:15 pm Applied UU Buddhist SanghaZoom – A weekly discussion group with time for meditation. Contact Lynnette Delgado for more info.

12:30 – 2:30 pm Immigrant Solidarity Project VigilsIn Person – Join us to show solidarity with people going to immigration court in Concord at 1855 Gateway Blvd. We’ll be on the sidewalk between the entry and exit lanes of the building driveway. Bring sun protection, water and a chair if you need one. We have signs in English and Spanish. Contact Francey (970) 391-2547 for more info. Interest Form and Calendar.

Wednesday, February 4

10 am Walk & Talk Group
A small group meets for a vigorous one-hour walk. All are welcome. We are building loving community while supporting our physical and mental well-being. On 1st Wednesdays, meet at Pt. Isabel (dog park) parking lot. On 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, meet at the UUCB front parking lot and we will walk from there. On 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, contact Ann Harlow or Lisa Maynard for meeting location.

10:30 am Aging with Grace
Zoom – A weekly gathering of people sharing ideas and encouragement as they age. Contact Anne Greenwood or Jane Ramsey.

7:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting
Zoom – Contact Selene Fabiano for more info: secretary@uucb.org.

Thursday, February 5

5:30 pm Learn Javanese music at UUCB! In Person – Experience firsthand the meditative Javanese gamelan. All ages and levels of musical skill welcome. Contact Daniel Schmidt or Tom Tripp.

7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal
In Person – Luminescence, our choir of adults, joins to sing on Thursday nights in the Sanctuary.  New singers are most welcome! You don’t need choral experience, nor do you need to read music—though both help in learning the new music.

Friday, February 6

9:30 am Improving Your Balance Through Tai Chi 
In Person – Tai Chi reduces stress, improves cognitive functions, increases your body awareness, enhance your stability, and build strong muscles. Share in quiet community with Neil, a seasoned practitioner and patient teacher. Sessions are donation based. Email Neil Clark for more information.

Saturday, February 7

Upcoming Events

Feb 15 – Rev. Sue Magidson’s Memorial Service
Feb 17 – WEAV, First Meeting. Sign up here.
Feb 21 – Parents Night Out
Feb 22 – Pathway to Connection: UU and Personal Theology
Mar 1 – Love Songs and Chocolate
Mar 6 – Mindful Movement Class

Announcements & Resources

 

Voting for the UUCB Board of Trustees open positions for the upcoming 2026-2029 cycle continues! All three candidates possess excellent qualities that will support the Board of Trustees well: David Rosales (Incumbent), Karin Werner, and Ryan Devine. Voting is open to members. Voting started Jan 25 and runs until the beginning of the congregational meeting on Feb 22. More Info.
 

Sign Ups for Chalice Circles are happening now! Please check out this schedule to see which one works best for you! Sign up now to get your first choice. Please contact Natalie Campbell to enroll, or if you have any questions. Registration will stay open until February 2. More Info.
 

WEAV is a curriculum designed by Starr King School for the Ministry (SKSM) for UU congregations to build spiritual community that involves counter-oppressive spiritual engagement. Led by Liesl Dees, UUCB’s Ministerial Intern. This workshop runs February 17 – April 28. More info and signups here.
 

UUCB’s Chalice Camp in August is now enrolling! Chalice camp is a fun and meaningful week-long summer day camp for rising 1st through 6th graders. We have many community building activities throughout the week.We welcome regular UU church attendees, occasional UU church attendees, and all families interested in learning more about UU values! More Info.
 

UUCB’s Ukulele Summer Camp in July is now enrolling! Family-friendly (Ages 8 and up) Ukulele Summer Camp is a fun day camp for learning to play and sing with the ukulele with musical instruction, games and activities, and a performance with invited family and friends at the end of camp. Parents are encouraged to enroll and learn along with their kids, and families with two or more campers enrolled receive a discount. More Info.

Good Neighbor for February

 

Youth Spirit Artworks (YSA)
Their mission is: “YSA envisions that local transitional age youth (16-25) will emerge centered, joyful and thriving in the world. The YSA mission is to create spaces of safety, dignity, and belonging for the healing, transition, growth and development of local TQBIPOC youth experiencing homelessness and various vulnerabilities and challenges.”

UUCB Staff and Board Availability 

  • Board Listening Presence: Helen Toy.
  • Rev. Marcus Liefert (Minister) meetings by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Email
  • Rev. Kathryn Jay (Minister of Congregational Life): open office hours Tuesday and Thursday. By appointment on Wednesday and Friday. Email
  • Bryan Baker (Director of Music): in person Thursdays and Sunday mornings, and remotely Fridays. Email
  • Janae Heard (Operations Director): in office Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-5. Works remotely M-W-F. Email
  • Peter Barnholdt (Facilities Manager): Tuesday-Friday 11-7:30. Email
  • Charis Domador (Manager of Membership and Engagement): in office Thursdays and Sundays. Works remotely M-W. Email
  • Eliza Cantwell (Office Administrator and Rentals Coordinator): in office Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-4. Email.
  • Diana Steinbach (Finance Administrator) works remotely Mondays and Thursdays. Email

Stay in Touch 

  • 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  He is always available for pastoral needs, as phone messages will be forwarded to him.
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