We have said our good-byes to our summer garden. We are so grateful to her for all the harvest gifts this year. Now it is time for our winter garden, carrots, beets, broccoli, and a sweet-pea tee-pee. The children will be able to sit inside and experience the garden from the inside out. SoUUlful Family … Continue reading Goodbye, Summer Garden
These poems are part of our annual Labor Day service this year. This tradition, started in 2003, is centered on social justice and HOPE. Poetry is one way we connect with the despair of injustice and our hope for a more just future. 2022 Labor Day Poems Old South Meeting House by January Gill O’Neil … Continue reading Labor Day Poems 2022
What do Starr King youth think about their community garden? “We are happy to grow food for others…” “The food we donated was grown without any pesticides…” “We are happy we could feed hungry people.” Our children’s community garden was a success!! Our harvest was sent home with families at our local food pantry, South … Continue reading Family Ministry: Community Garden Success!
In those moments in life where we don’t quite get it right, look for opportunities to loosen up expectations that keep us stuck in the “plan.” Children have a great way of being in the moment, and our Starr King children taught me that exact lesson. My Story My plan was to teach the children … Continue reading Family Ministry: Living in the Moment
SoUUlful UU Ministry has been experiencing “seed to harvest!” Several months ago the children planted pop corn, radish, sweet peas, beans, sweet corn, and pumpkin seeds. In preparation, as one of our family projects, the families created a table top compost bin. Now as we harvest, we will share our tomatoes with our local food … Continue reading Family Ministry: Seed to Harvest
I witnessed two young children understanding the process of honoring one another with dignity We were opening up our circle by chiming a musical instrument, the triangle. R called out first, “My turn”, but O was first to grab the instrument. R told him several times that it was her turn first. She called it. … Continue reading Family Ministry: Honoring Each Other
For circle time, the children are exploring the importance of community. Each were given a rock and a story was told. Once upon a time, there was a tiny bird who was very thirsty and could not reach the water in the glass. The children were asked, “How can we help as a community using … Continue reading Family Ministry: Community
Think for amount about the “Go to person” in your life, and then think about the “why” you go to them. What you are experiencing is an attachment connection that we humans need to live a balanced life. That go to person provides security, love, validation and more. For the young child the attachment connection … Continue reading Family Ministry: Attachment
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Public Protection Committee Meeting – Zoom Only Thursday, April 28, 10am Agenda Zoom meeting link What’s Going On? Alameda County has the worst jail in the state, with tragic avoidable deaths every year. Our Peace & Justice Action Team has been working with the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our … Continue reading Get Involved: Sheriff Oversight Meeting April 28
This blog post is an excerpt from a past worship service about the concept of covenant. If you have any questions or comments for Ben or any of our church leaders and members, please do get in touch! You can also connect with us via our online communities on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s chat! Covenant … Continue reading Reflection on Covenant
