The Week Ahead at UUCB

Sunday July 28, 2024

11 am Worship Service
In Person, Facebook Live and YouTube – Rekindling hope in Dark Times: Radical Hospitality of Deep Listening. Rev. Elizabeth Hutchins will explore ways to find hope in the midst of turmoil and despair. She will reflect on the radical hospitality of shared storytelling and deep listening to what Howard Thurman calls the sound of the genuine. Worship Associate Sandy Portillo-Robins.

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.

1 pm Humanist Connections
Zoom – Sid Gershgoren will present on “The imminent end of our species” followed by a 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 Ray Westergard.

1 pm Jane Eisenstark Celebration of Life
Fireside Room

The Week, July 29 – August 3

Monday, July 29

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 
Zoom – This group meets weekly to practice “Mettā” (pr. METTT-tttah) or “loving kindness” meditation in the Southeast Asian Buddhist philosophy tradition.
On the 1st, 2nd, 4th & occasional 5th Mondays we meet on Zoom.
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.

Tuesday, July 30

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 – A weekly discussion group with time for meditation. Contact Lynnette Delgado for more info: lynnettedelgado@comcast.net

Wednesday, July 31

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. The first Wednesday of the month is an in-person potluck. Contact Ann Greenwood annegt1@sbcglobal.net (510) 734-3378 or Jane Ramsey: Jane.rms@gmail.com or (510) 499-5204.

Thursday, August 1

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.

Friday, August 2

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

Saturday, August 3

Upcoming Events

August 18 – Ingathering. Water Communion
August 18 – Memorial for Lee Perry (Lawrence)
August 25 – Three Sisters Fall Garden Blessing, Service, and Potluck Luncheon
August 25 – Newcomer Q&A
August 31 – Upscale Rummage Sale

Announcements & Resources

August 18 @ 2 pm
Memorial for Lee Perry (Lawrence)
Disability Pride Month – The story of how the Disability Pride Flag evolved to be more accessible is a powerful illustration of inclusivity based on community input. Read here about designer Ann Magill’s thoughtful response to an unintended safety concern with the original image that led to the updated design of diagonal lines in softer hues against a muted backdrop.

August 25 Chalice Circle Open House and Informational Session. Are you wondering what Chalice Circles are all about? Do you have questions about how to become a facilitator, or a participant? Ideas for topics? Questions about meeting times, or how Circles function? We want to hear from you! Please join us to help shape the future of Chalice Circles at UUCB! This will be a warm and welcoming get together. We invite anyone and everyone to participate.

DRUUMM Bay Area Strategic Planning Summer Retreat: A Gathering of Black, Indigenous, People of Color Unitarian Universalists. DRUUMM | Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries.Saturday, August 17th from 10 am – 4 pm. First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th and Castro, Oakland. In-Person & Online. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/druummsummer

Good Neighbor for July

Safe Return Project
Website: www.safereturnprj.org
Mission: We are invested in building a base of power at the civic, social, and economic levels of formerly incarcerated persons across the State of California, addressing the root causes of poverty and the impact that the criminal justice system has had on black people and communities of color.

UUCB Staff and Board Availability

  • Board Listening Presence: Michael Armstrong: (510) 219-3847 michaelarmstrong2494@comcast.net
  • Rev. Marcus Liefert (Minister) will return August 12. Email: revmarcus@uucb.org
  • Tess Snook O’Riva (Executive Director) On vacation July 22- August 2. Email: ed@uucb.org
  • Bryan Baker (Director of Music): in person Thursdays and Sunday mornings, and remotely Fridays. Email: bryan.baker@uucb.org
  • Kathryn Jay (Director of Family Ministry) Office hours T/Th 11-5, W/F by appointment. Email: kathryn@uucb.org
  • Janae Heard (Office Administrator): On vacation July 22 – 26. 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) On vacation July 22-August 7.

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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