The Week Ahead at UUCB

The Web is the Spaces In Between
Rev. Marcus Liefert
Sunday November 17 Worship Service 11 am

Like the atoms at the smallest scale, and the galaxies at the largest, the web is mostly made of nothing. Empty space is the paradoxical hallmark of existence. How do we ensure there is enough empty space in the webs we weave to keep them strong and healthy?

In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube

Earlier today we emailed some news from the leadership at UUCB.
You may read the letters from Tess, Rev. Marcus, and the Board here.
Please address any questions to Rev. Marcus (revmarcus@uucb.org) or
Board Co-Presidents Helen Tinsley-Jones and Pier Su Ho (president@uucb.org)

Sunday November 17, 2024

Please claim your items from the Lost & Found. Anything that remains after Nov. 24 will be donated. 

9:20 am Personal Theology
In Person and Zoom – “What is Enduring in UU Identity?” with Rev. Jay Atkinson. With the results of the election now known, there will be much discussion with Rev. Jay about our UU identity and values. This presentation will be quite engaging.

Join us in the Fireside Room or
Click here to join on Zoom

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: ktlipka@gmail.com.

11 am Religious Education
In Person – Please email Kathryn Jay, Director of Family Ministry for more information: kathryn@uucb.org.

11 am Worship Service
In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube – The Web is the Spaces In Between. Rev. Marcus Liefert

12 pm Coffee Hour
Social Hall – Be our guest for Coffee in the Atrium before and after the service. Light lunch in the Social Hall after the service.

12:30 pm Newcomer Q&A
Sanctuary – If you’re new to UUCB, come join us for a casual lunch and learn more about what our community has to offer to explore your spirituality, find inspiration, enjoy music, laughter, and support. Please grab lunch in the Social Hall, then join us on the Chancel in the Sanctuary.

1 pm Entanglement: What Does It Mean To Live On Stolen Indigenous Land in the 21st Century?
Fireside Room – Entanglement, a collaborative artist’s book created by two women of white European ancestry, reckons with this question. This is a special presentation for the Literature, Film, Drama & Music Contingent of the Social Justice Council sponsored by the Honoring Indigenous Peoples Group at UUCB. In person only.

1 pm Humanist Connections
Safir Room – Paul Ulbrich will explain “What is truth?” by a group discussion. We will gather for this Sunday meeting in the church Safir room from 1 to probably 2:30 pm. There will be no Zoom coverage for this meeting.   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 Ray Westergard.

6 pm Men’s Fellowship
Fireside Room – In a confidential, supportive environment, men share their thoughts and feelings on a focused topic and practice deep listening. Contact Bob Adams for more information: rb.adams@comcast.net.

The Week

Monday, November 18

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: khewitt@lmi.net.

9:30 am Women’s Meditation Group 
In Person – This group meets weekly to practice “Mettā” (pr. METTT-tttah) or “loving kindness” meditation in the Southeast Asian Buddhist philosophy tradition. On the 3rd Monday we  meet in person. So that a space can be prepared for you when we meet in person, RSVP to Evelie Delfino Såles Posch evelie511@gmail.com.

6 pm Men’s Fellowship
Music Room – In a confidential, supportive environment, men share their thoughts and feelings on a focused topic and practice deep listening. Contact Bob Adams for more information: rb.adams@comcast.net.

Tuesday, November 19

10 am Improving Your Balance Through Tai Chi 
In Person – For more information info@uucb.org.

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

Wednesday, November 20

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. For meeting location on 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, contact Ann Harlow annharlow77@gmail.com or 510-559-3616.

10:30 am Aging with Grace
Zoom – A weekly gathering of people sharing ideas and encouragement as they age. Contact Anne Greenwood annegt1@sbcglobal.net (510) 734-3378n or Jane Ramsey: Jane.rms@gmail.com or (510) 499-5204.

7 pm Program Council
Zoom – Contact Marta Tobey mltobey@gmail.com or 510.684.7231 for more info.

Thursday, November 21

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 danielswinslowschmidt@gmail.com, 510-334-1334 or Tom trippthomas@yahoo.com, 510-495-4879.

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, November 22

9:30 am Improving Your Balance Through Tai Chi 
In Person – Contact Tess Snook O’Riva for more information ed@uucb.org.

11 am Textile and ArtSafir Room – Contact Karen Tripp, Helen Toy, and Judy Samtrippklw@yahoo.com, helen_toy@yahoo.com, or jssam47@yahoo.com

Saturday, November 23

10:30 am Memorial for Grace Ulp
In Person – For more details, please click here.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 24 – Working to Overcome White Supremacy
Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving Service & Lunch. Sign Up.
Dec. 1 – Holiday Fair
Dec. 7 – Messiah Sing-Along. Buy Tickets.
Dec. 7 – Holiday Decorating.
Dec. 21 – Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec. 22 – La Befana: A Christmas Fable. Buy Tickets

Announcements & Resources

 

LGBTQIA+ Survey
LGBTQIA+ Survey

If you identify somewhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, you are invited to take our survey. It will shape how we plan for the future. The survey will be available till Dec 10 .
Questions? Marsha 510-423-1173

Click here to take survey.
We thank you so much for all of the donations that you have gifted the BLESSINGS BAGS project!  As the holidays arrive and you start to travel, please keep in mind that the small toiletries provided by hotels are elemental in the bags.  Our BB box is now located on a high table just before you enter the Social Hall.  We appreciate socks as well.Any questions, please contact Beth Jerde bjerde55@hotmail.com

Good Neighbor for November
No More Tears nomoretearssq.com
Mission: No More Tears (NMT) is a violence and crime prevention program founded in 2002 by men incarcerated at San Quentin and concerned citizens both seeking to remedy the rise of violent crime in their communities and reduce the recidivism rate of returning citizens.

UUCB Staff and Board Availability

  • Board Listening Presence: Michael Armstrong: (510) 219-3847 michaelarmstrong2494@comcast.net
  • Rev. Marcus Liefert (Minister) meetings by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Email: revmarcus@uucb.org
  • Tess Snook O’Riva (Executive Director) works Monday-Friday. In office Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email: ed@uucb.org
  • Kathryn Jay (Director of Family Minstry) open office hours Tuesday and Thursday. By appointment on Wednesday and Friday.
  • Bryan Baker (Director of Music): in person Thursdays and Sunday mornings, and remotely Fridays. Email: bryan.baker@uucb.org
  • Janae Heard (Office Administrator): in office Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-5. Works remotely M-W-F. Email: janae@uucb.org
  • Peter Barnholdt (Facilities Manager): Tuesday-Friday 11-7:30.
  • Charis Domador (Connections Coordinator) works remotely M-F. Email: connections@uucb.org
  • Diana Steinbach (Finance Administrator) works remotely Mondays and Thursdays.

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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