Covid19 Update: You are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom for Sunday worship. Masks are optional inside the church building. If you would like to join via Zoom, please email office@starrking.org to request the link.
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 name only a few. Spring … Read the rest
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:
Update 2.1.2023: We have hired a new administrator! She will start her new role later this month. Stay tuned for details!
There are some important changes in staffing coming up at Starr King UU Church. Our goal is to hire a new Office Administrator who lives locally, to start mid- to late-February. The position, for the most part, will … Read the rest
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 our collective determination to protect … Read the rest
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 exciting time for church members, … Read the rest
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 the gifts before us. Being … Read the rest
From the Peace & Justice Action Team:
On Oct. 21, the California Geologic Energy Management Agency (CalGEM) issued a momentous draft rule banning the permitting of oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, hospitals, and detention centers after an almost two year wait. Environmental justice groups across the state are celebrating the historic 3,200 ft setback … Read the rest
It’s the cutest newsletter of the year, with photos from our annual Animal Blessing service! Also Reverend María Cristina’s update on the General Assembly, important information about new church groups, and details about the upcoming Mystery Dinner. Not to be missed!… Read the rest
Linli Wang has been our pianist and choir leader at Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church since 2017. She is, simply put, amazing! It is a wonderful time to join the choir or just sit back and enjoy the music.
Here are some her reflections from our March 24th worship service:
As we feature our choir this month, I wanted … Read the rest
Your March newsletter has info about some not-to-be-missed events – a fun brunch, musical guests, upcoming classes, etc. Happy spring from your friendly newsletter editors!… Read the rest
