Big news from the recent annual General Assembly: the vote to change Article II passed! Remind me what Article II is? If you’re new to Unitarian Universalism, here’s a quick recap: UUs periodically check in to make sure our shared language reflects ways that our beliefs have evolved. Most recently, there has been a major … Continue reading New UU Statement of Values Passes
On May 19 we held a congregational forum to get feedback from church members as our delegates head to General Assembly. As we shared recently, our delegates will be voting on the proposed amendment of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s bylaws. These bylaws reflect what it means to be UU. So it’s a big deal! Our … Continue reading Congregational Poll: Results & Questions
If you’ve been hanging out with Unitarian Universalists lately, you may have heard some chat about “Article II.” It might sound abstract or dry, but Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s bylaws is about what it means to be UU: our sources, principles, values, and commitments. So no wonder it’s been on our minds! … Continue reading Revision of UU Values
Happy News! We are pleased to announce that we have hired our new Director of Religious Education, Tanya Webster. She will be leading the religious education program for our children and their families. Tanya comes with a wealth of experience, deep roots in Unitarian Universalism and is well connected in the LREDA (Liberal Religious Educators … Continue reading New Director of Religious Education
We are glad to announce that Reverend Elizabeth Sollie will serve as our interim minister from 2023-2025! Part of her role with us is good ministry: preaching, pastoral care, and officiating the rites of passage and life transitions that arise in every community. She will also be helping us explore who we are as a … Continue reading Welcome, Rev. Elizabeth Sollie!
Stewardship – the protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Something precious. Have you noticed a new energy in our church? I have. You can see it in budding flowers and budding bushes, cottage meetings, congregational conversation sessions, laughing out of doors, singing without masks, and laughing at jokes from the pulpit, to … Continue reading Stewardship Season Begins
The Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of the COVID Working Group (Mary Swain, Corina Vasaure, Rev. Ruth Rinehart, and Mileva Saulo Lewis), voted on 7 February, to lift the restrictions initiated at the height of the COVID Pandemic. As of 19 February 2023: Masks are OPTIONAL Eating & Drinking are permitted in the Fellowship … Continue reading Covid-19 Restrictions Changing
Starr King will join over 50 other local groups in protesting the proposed gravel mining operation on Amah Mutsun sacred land. Amah Mutsun Rally for Juristac Saturday, September 10, 1-4pm McEntee Plaza, 70 W Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Join us in front of the Santa Clara County building to show the strength of … Continue reading Amah Mutsun Rally for Juristac
On Sunday, August 21st we officially welcomed our interim minister, Rev. Ruth Rinehart. She will be with us for two years as we transition from one settled minister to another. The interim is a time to look back at our church history, reconnect with our values, and plan for our future. This will be an … Continue reading Welcome, Rev. Ruth!
The New Year announces the coming of the Three Kings, The Magi/Los Reyes Magos, on January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany. We celebrate their journey and their courage to take a different path. We also celebrate with childlike awe the magical power of a guiding star. Epiphany reminds us to open ourselves and receive … Continue reading From the Minister: Feast of Epiphany
