The Week Ahead at UUCB

 

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a wonderful time to celebrate the contributions and reflect on the struggles of the Asian Pacific diaspora.
Our challenge to you: how will you expand your own learning about the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community this month?Click this link for some resources that might be useful in widening your awareness and deepening your connection.

Sunday May 12, 2024

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 – Join us for a combined session (K-12th grades) of Religious Exploration (RE). We will do some more planting in the planter boxes, and create something special for Mother’s Day. More info at family.ministry@uucb.org.

11 am Worship Service
In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube – The Art of Peace. Rev. Marcus Liefert, preaching. Worship Associate Virginia Frederick. A Mother’s Day service and music to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month.

12 pm Coffee Hour
Social Hall – Join us for coffee and a snack or light lunch.

1 pm Humanist Connections
Zoom – Topic Selection and Short Topic Discussion with Ray Westergard. 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 Marcia Bates.

The Week, May 13 – 18

Monday, May 13

9 am Write for Your LifeZoom – 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 2nd & 4th Mondays we meet in person, and all other meetings are on Zoom. So that a space can be prepared for you when we meet in person, RSVP to Evelie Delfino Såles Posch evelie511@gmail.com.

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

Tuesday, May 14

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

12:15 pm Applied UU Buddhist SanghaZoom – Contact Lynnette Delgado for more info: lynnettedelgado@comcast.net

Wednesday, May 15

10 am Walk & Talk Group
In Person – 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 3rd and 5th Wednesdays we meet at different locations. Contact Ann Harlow to receive notices of meeting spots 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 Ann Greenwood annegt1@sbcglobal.net (510) 734-3378n or Jane Ramsey: Jane.rms@gmail.com or (510) 499-5204.

7 pm Program Council (3rd Wednesday)
Zoom – Contact Marta Tobey mltobey@gmail.com or 510.684.7231 for more info.

Thursday, May 16

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, May 17

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

Saturday, May 18

9 am Work Party
In Person – Help spiffy up of our UUCB Building and Grounds. Enjoyable work for all, in good company! party starts at 9AM with coffee and cake; but come anytime to help. Outdoor Projects include weeding, pruning, and improving the terrace and parking lots. Bring work gloves. Questions or suggestions contact PhilMaynard3@me.com

1 pm People of Color CaucusZoom – The UUCB People of Color Caucus (POCC) of the Social Justice Council provides a safe space for racial and ethnic minority members to name, heal and reconcile past and current personal and group racial wounds. Contact Helen Tinsley-Jones for more information: htinsleyjones@yahoo.com

6:30 pm Youth Social Event
In Person – Barbie dress up movie night! Please family.ministry@uucb.org for more information.

Upcoming Events

 
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, after the conclusion of the 11 am worship service and a light lunch (approximately 12:45), we will gather in the Sanctuary and online via Zoom for our annual Celebration and Planning Congregational Meeting. Click here for more information.
 
Newcomer Q&A in the Fireside room. We invite anyone who is new(ish) to the church to join us for lunch in the Fireside room. This will be a very informal gathering to answer your questions about UUCB. After the service.
May 24-25 – Art Sale from the Freestone Committee
May 27 – Memorial Day. Church Closed
June 2 – Roads and Roles of Comedy
June 2 – Final Assemble of Blessing Bags. More info.
June 8 – The Art of Worship. More info.

Announcements & Resources

On May 1, the UUCB Board of Trustees approved the following Delegates for the 2024 General Assembly: Anne Greenwood, Helen Tinsley Jones, Lady Malek, Evelie Delfino Såles Posch, Rev. Jane Ramsey, Melissa Rosales, Kathleen Slobin, Lonnie Moseley (Alternate). We encourage you to register before May 15, when rates will increase. All are welcome to attend. For more information and registration go to uua.org/ga
Enjoy the splendor of artistic expression at the upcoming Art Sale, sponsored by UUCB’s Freestone Committee, aimed at raising vital funds for the restoration of the property. Join us on May 24 and 25, from 11 am to 5 pm. Explore a diverse array of pottery, figurines, paintings, prints, and exquisite ob’jets d’Art. Whether you’re an avid collector or a casual admirer, this event promises something special for everyone.
Bay Area UU Community
The Mt. Diablo Universalist Church in Walnut Creek will host the premier screening of Invisible No More: Asian Pacific Islanders in Unitarian Universalism on Saturday, May 18 3 pm. Filmed and edited in six U.S. cities over the last two years, This project is the result of a long-held dream that Unitarian Universalist congregations would have a tool to reach unchurched people of color, especially Asian Pacific Islanders in major metro areas. Zoom info on this website.

Good Neighbor for May

YES Nature to Neighborhoods
Website: https://www.yesfamilies.org/ Mission: In partnership with nature, YES nurtures leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community. Our vision is for Richmond youth, adults and families to lead healthy, connected lives; motivate change in their neighborhoods; and inspire a safe, thriving community.

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
  • 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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“We, the trustees of UUCB commit ourselves to championing racialjustice, embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting anddismantling white supremacy culture and all forms of oppression(including but not limited to racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia,transphobia, classism, ageism, xenophobia and religious oppression,including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia) in everything we do.”


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