Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation (OCEN) is an historically documented previously recognized tribe. OCEN is the legal tribal government representative for over 600 enrolled members of Esselen, Carmeleno, Monterey Band, Rumsen, Chalon, Soledad Mission, San Carlos Mission and/or Costanoan Mission Indian descent. Despite missionization, government changes, broken treaties, devastation to our culture and loss of homeland, we have survived. … Continue reading November Shared Offering – OCEN

Maria Poroy “Time, Love and Other Mysteries”UUCMP Artist Show September28 – December 1, 2023 I create art by observing the world through the lens of my experiences and travels. Sometimes that lens is a fun house mirror and sometimes it changes reality with color. Color is the direct road to emotion and I am often … Continue reading UUCMP Artist – Maria Poroy

MEarth (pronounced Me-Earth) has as its mission, to educate and inspire through environmental stewardship. MEarth seeks to inspire by example and empower others to make choices that embrace the principles of sustainability. They are committed to advocating for positive change in the lives of individuals, in our local community, in our country, and around the … Continue reading October Shared Plate Recipient – MEarth

Sunday, September 17   3:00 – 4:30 Yoga Shala by-the-Sea      Sunset Cultural Center, Cottage #18 San Carlos and 10th Ave Carmel, CA The Dances of Universal Peace is participatory group spiritual practice facilitated by a Dance Leader who introduces the group to the sacred phrase, music, and movements. After a short practice, participants enter the circle dance with … Continue reading Sing and Dance with Karen Lehman 

Action Alerts:  Visit FCNL’s Action Center for a list of action alerts and pre-formatted/editable letters to members of Congress. Hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation Action Center (FCNL).

I’ve nominated the Basic Needs Initiative (BNI) at CSUMB because I am proud of having this university in our community that so many first-in-the-family students attend. I am honored to serve on the CSUMB Library Leadership Council, and because of that association, I was impressed when I learned about the student led BNI program. In … Continue reading September Shared Plate Recipient – Basic Needs Initiative

You are invited to join Antiracism Learning Circles this fall, organized by the First Unitarian Church of Portland, OR.  First Unitarian in Portland, Oregon, is the organizer, and we are eager to include participation from UUs and other faiths everywhere.  We hope some of your members can join us. ——————————————– You are invited to join Antiracism … Continue reading Antiracism Learning Circles

Please join us for “An Equinox Climate Conversation: Balancing the Dark and Light”  On Saturday, September 23, 2023, 2 PM. We will meet at the UUCMP in the sanctuary. This event is sponsored by the Environmental Justice Committee.   Nan Foster, UUCMP member, will lead the event, with participation from other members of the Climate Reality … Continue reading An Environmental Justice Committee Climate Conversation

UUCMP Members and Friends– you have the first opportunity to buy tickets to our upcoming Holly Near Concert–October 8 at 2 pm at UUCMP! Act quickly by completing this form– Ticket form(tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday 9/5)