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
The Board of Trustees wishes to thank ALL who voted…those who voted yes as well as those who voted no. Seventy-three (73) ballots were mailed to church members, 49 votes (yes) or 66.6%was need for approval. The result is as follows: 58 voted Yes (88% of those voting) 8 voted No (12% of those voting) … Continue reading Ballot to Change the Memorial Endowment Fund Passes
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
We have become aware that persons in our congregation have been diagnosed with COVID. The following will continue to guide our work: Values of love, inclusion, justice, safety, and to do no harm Protection of the vulnerable among us: we will not contribute to community spread of COVID-19 Belief in Good Science, continuing to review … Continue reading COVID GUIDELINES: Caring for One Another
WHY ARE WE PARTYING THIS STEWARDSHIP SEASON? Great question! Community is a vital and precious aspect of our church life. Whenever we poll the congregation, Community ranks very high as an important blessing for each member. Community means shared values, coming together for worship, and caring for one another, our children and the earth. Community … Continue reading Why Are We Partying This Stewardship Season?
“If you haven’t been to General Assembly yet, you’ve missed a treat. At GA we get to join thousands of other UUs, meeting, connecting, worshiping, witnessing, learning, and doing the business of our Association, the UUA. I love it! I’ve been to 3 in person and 3 virtually.” Ben Ogilvie, church secretary What is General … Continue reading General Assembly: A Profound UU Experience
DRUUMM 2023 Census Survey DRUUMM — Diverse and Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries — is the oldest and largest Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) collective in Unitarian Universalism. DRUUMM organized in 1997 for mutual support and to advance an anti-racist, intersectional, multicultural faith. In August of 2023, DRUMM launched a pilot program to … Continue reading We Count What Matters
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
From Jeffrey Melcher, our Religious Education consultant: Dear SKUU community, There is always more to say, to write, and to care about. My time with Starr King UU Church has been a rewarding and engaging experience for me. It has reminded me of why I love being involved with UU communities and those passionate about engaging in … Continue reading Religious Education Report 2023
By Bob Britton Today, Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022, at 3:15 pm the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will hold a “Special” Board meeting to discuss the parameters of a potential Sheriff Oversight ordinance. Please speak at the meeting in support of strong independent sheriff oversight. You can speak at the meeting over zoom. A coalition … Continue reading Board of Supervisors Meeting on Sheriff Oversight
