Rev. Elaine and the UUCMP Environmental Justice Group invite you to participate in an upcoming 6 session book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.  “Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and … Continue reading New book discussion beginning in February– Braiding Sweetgrass 

Who are we? Answering the clarion call of the Black Lives Matter movement, BLAAC facilitatesconnection, dialogue, and cooperation among Black leaders, anti-racist allies, change making organizations, and concerned individuals in Monterey County and beyond in order to build collaborative relationships that make a difference and deepen the impacts of anti-racist initiatives. Our mission is helping … Continue reading February Shared Recipient – BLAAC

This Wednesday, February 1st, in celebration of Black History Month, Mel Mason former Presidential candidate, California Gubernatorial candidate, NAACP President Monterey chapter, and perhaps the only remaining Monterey County former Black Panther,will be the keynote speaker at Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove, hosted by Black Leaders and Allies Collaborative. This February, Black Leaders and Allies Collaborative (B.L.A.A.C.) is … Continue reading Celebrate Black History Month

Periodically some scam-artists try to impersonate your ministers by sending an email or text asking for money or gift cards– please know that we would not make these requests in that way, and if you ever get a message requesting funds, please double-check with us– sorry and thank you!

There will be a Men’s I-Help (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program) dinner this coming Sunday, January 29th. We provide dinners and shelter for about 16 homeless men. Sign up to contribute food on the “Men’s I-Help Dinner” food contribution list posted on the News and Activities bulletin board opposite the kitchen entrance. We always need … Continue reading Men’s I-Help Dinner