On February 9th UUCMP will host and provide meals for Men’s I-HELP (Interfaith HomelessEmergency Lodging Program.) We are planning for about 25 guests.We need your help to provide the donations of food for the meals. We can also use yourhelp with setting up, preparing food and greeting the men. Please sign up on this link:Men’s … Continue reading Men’s I-HELP for February 9, 2025

Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide. Based in the United States and Canada, we’re an organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics. In a time when there are more displaced people than ever, LGBTQI+ people … Continue reading February Shared Plate Recipient – Rainbow Railroad

Action:  Support Monterey County Immigrants. Sign on to the letter here, as a group or individual.  Over 120 signatures from community leaders across all sectors of government, business, education, and non-profit governance. We are stronger when we are working together so please continue to share this letter with your Monterey County networks and encourage your local … Continue reading Social Justice Actions for Jan/Feb

We will be reading and discussing What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645855/what-if-we-get-it-right-by-ayana-elizabeth-johnson/ We will meet on zoom on first and third Tuesdays (Feb. 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, and April 1 & 15) at 7 pm. Hope you can join us!  Questions, speak with Rev. Elaine.

SLEEPING CAT GALLERYwww.sleepingcatgallery.com Tim Robinson has shown his work through art galleries, cooperatives, museums and cafes. Since his arrival in California in 1979, he has presented his art in over 26 solo shows including two for the Monterey State Historical Park. He has been in over thirty group shows, including a show featuring garden painters … Continue reading UUCMP Artist – Tim Robinson

Perhaps now more than at any other moment in this nation’s history since the Civil War our Constitutional rights and liberties are being destroyed from within. The Unitarian Universalist Church is deeply rooted in principles of justice, equity, and the inherent worth and dignity of every person. These values align seamlessly with the mission of … Continue reading January Shared Plate Recipient – ACLU

Last chance for Limited 1st Edition of Wanda Sue Parrott’s novel, sci-fi sizzler “VALIDIVA–THE DIARY OF AN EVOLVING SOUL”–for which 100% of donations up to $200 will benefit UUCMP’s I-Help Fund for Homeless Men and Women, and any excess money will go to the  New Podium Fund. Only 10 copies remain. Suggest $20 minimum contribution. … Continue reading Last chance for Limited 1st Edition of Wanda Sue Parrott’s novel!

Action: Email#HolidayRowWriters.  The Death Penalty Focus (DPF) Project is continuing its holiday card program for people facing the death penalty. California currently houses 612 people on death row.  Participate by sending an email to information@deathpenalty.org.  The DPF will provide the mailing address of an incarcerated person and further instructions. You supply the card and stamp, and use … Continue reading Social Justice Actions for December/January

Looking for a holiday shopping experience that is fun, meaningful and not too expensive? Community Builders of Monterey County has created a guide to mindful gifting featuring local benefit shops — and helpful holiday tips! Find a unique gift that supports many local nonprofits and sustainablity! Take a look inside the guide, share with others, learn about the people or paws your … Continue reading Merry & Mindful Gifting Guide

Are there skills you would like to learn? Do you have a special skill that you could teach to others? Visit the Skill-Sharing bulletin board and fill out an index card with the following information: – Name, contact information (email, phone) – Briefly describe the skill you would like to learn Or, – Briefly describe … Continue reading UU Skill-Sharing