And our church year begins again. And our school year begins again. My English teachers would wince at beginning this reflection with the conjunction ‘and.’ While some of us have our schedules change in the Summer, some of us do not. Our lives, all the activities that fill them, often continue on AND on. September … Continue reading Religious Exploration Blog – September 2013
Summer takes many of us away from our usual routines as we spend days at the beach or out of town visiting with family and friends. We return to church in September with unique stories and original photos to share. This month I explored some different avenues of my own and dove into relationship building … Continue reading President’s Blog – September 2013
It’s here – the Flaming Chalice Sept 2013!
Our July Board agenda was packed full with old and new business. I wish to send out a special thanks to Walt Korus for sitting through our entire meeting. We are all very thankful to him for preparing a list of updates on our grounds and building. Walt continues to be the main caretaker of … Continue reading President’s Message – By Colleen Dino
I will be away until August 13th, and will join you in worship for the last two weeks of August. But on Saturday, July 13th, I was privileged to be asked to be a speaker for the third Castro Valley Pride (CV Pride) event. I’m excerpting from my speech here: Castro Valley is such a … Continue reading Katie’s Bay View – A Welcoming Community
Click on the link to get the latest issue of the Chalice! AUG 2013 Chalice
I just finished reading the wonderful article in the UUWORLD about the historic ordination of Olympia Brown to the Universalist ministry in 1863. Not only is this anniversary an opportunity to learn of the obstacles she overcame to become the first woman ordained by a recognized body, but it is a reminder to us now, … Continue reading Katie’s Bay View – Summer as Sabbatical
The George Zimmerman verdict has sparked reactions across the country. Some applaud the decision while others deplore it. People on both sides of the controversy feel it makes a statement about where racism is in this country. We would like to get together as a community to talk about the feelings evoked in us. Join … Continue reading George Zimmerman: Was Justice Done?
Get the latest issue of the Flaming Chalice here JULY 2013.
July brings a change in our leadership on the Board. I will be your incoming President of the Board of Trustees, and will have the following members serving along with me. Vice President: Diana Dickerson Treasurer: Frank Satterwhite Secretary: Nancy Harrison Frank Burton, Mary Swain, Lea Casini, Stuart Fink, Betsy Dye Rev. Katie attends each … Continue reading President’s Blog – July 2013
