• Miracles Amidst the Rubble

    Dec 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

    What if the true miracle is not that the oil lasted eight nights but that there is oil to burn at all? Perhaps you know more than you might think about living in the plundered, desecrated remains of the temple. Perhaps even a miracle happened, even here.


  • Holiday Hope and Healing: A Blue Christmas Service

    Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Ministerial Intern Liesl Dees

    Holiday Hope and Healing
    Amidst holiday bustle, this service offers an extra space of quiet and comfort. We’ll gather for liturgy to acknowledge tenderness and gather strength in community.


  • Dec. 20 Church du Soleil: A Winter Solstice Celebration

    Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    From 4-6 pm

    The Winter Solstice is a time to journey inward and reflect on the lessons, joys, and sorrows of the last year. It’s also a celebration of the light and darkness in each of us. Join us for a service of readings, songs, stillness, and ritual.

    Bring cookies, drinks, and other nourishing snacks to share. 

    Winter Solstice Celebration at UUCB

    Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley for a magical Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

     

    Schedule of Events:

    • 4:52 PM: Sunset
    • Evening Activities:
      • Walk the enchanting Tinsel Labyrinth in the social hall.
      • Enjoy music, warmth around the firepit, and community sharing.

     

    What to Bring:

    • Holiday treats to share with the community.
    • Your hopes, intentions, and anything you wish to release for the fire ritual.

     

    Kid-Friendly and Welcoming
    We encourage families to attend and celebrate together!

    Location
    Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley
    1 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

    Let’s welcome the returning light and celebrate the season together.


  • The Longest Night and the Irresistible Dawn

    Dec 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

    Rev. Marcus Liefert

    We know the longest night will end. We know there will be a new day to come. So we are we so anxious all along the way?

    A Winter Solstice Service


  • Christmas Eve Service

    Dec 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Rev. Marcus Liefert

    Intergenerational candlelight service. Pickup Pageant and stories.


  • Christmas Eve Service (Late Service)

    Dec 24 @ 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Rev. Marcus Liefert

    Traditional candlelight service.