Special Events

• 12 Pieces for Organ Recital
  • 09-08-2024
  • You are invited to a special musical program on Sunday, September 8th at 3pm right here at UU Church Berkeley. The event is offered by local organist, John Pavik, who will take us to France for a rare complete performance of Theodore Dubois' lively and colorful “12 Pieces for Organ.” This unique program is free to attend and open to the public, so bring a friend!  
• Personal Theology: Dr. Rosemary McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry
  • 09-15-2024
  • 9:30-10:30 Personal Theology is pleased to host Rev. Dr. Rosemary McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry, as our first speaker for the Personal Theology program for 2024-25.  On Zoom and possibly in-person.
• Blessing of the Backpacks
  • 09-15-2024
  •       EXCITING NEWS!! We will celebrate the start of school with a Blessing of the Backpacks ceremony on September 15 during worship. No one is too young--or too old--to have their bag blessed so bring your backpack, your briefcase, your messenger bag, lunchbox, purse, tote bag, diaper bag, or fanny pack to service and we will fill it up with love. Rev. Marcus will offer a blessing and everyone will get a special UUCB tag to...
• Roy Zimmerman: Sing. Laugh. Defend Democracy.
  • 09-20-2024
  •   September 20, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary Cost: $25 (no one turned away for lack of funds) Roy Zimmerman writes funny, socially conscious songs. He’s sung these songs on stages, screens and airwaves for over thirty years, bringing laughter and encouragement to progressive-minded people across the nation. Roy’s songs, at turns heartfelt and hilarious, turn our hearts, minds and ears toward the social justice battles yet to be won. His motto: “Sing. Laugh. Defend Democracy.” He’s...
• Adult Exploration: "Death Café" Deep and intimate conversations on death
  • 09-21-2024
  • 2:00-4:00 p.m. Death Café Conversations. “Death Café” is a recent movement that brings people together in small social groups to “drink tea, eat cake, and talk about death.” The purpose is to help people feel safe talking about death and dying. We believe that by increasing our awareness and comfort on this front we can make the most of our finite lives. Join in the conversation. Everyone is Welcome. Hosts, Karen Voorhees, Lee Olivier, Rev. Jane Ramsey.