In September we held our congregational Imagination workshop, generating a number of inspiring visions for our future.  The Strategic Planning Task Force organized and solicited more input from all of you on how to prioritize these visions.  Thanks to all of you who completed the survey! Based on the input we received, our top three visions in … Continue reading Strategic Planning Task Force Update

Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions is a longstanding, community-based organization providing professional art instruction for children and youth of underserved neighborhoods, including many that are homeless or in foster care, and families seeking a fresh start in the U.S.  Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions creates opportunities, inspires children and youth, and builds community in the Salinas … Continue reading December Shared Plate Recipient – Hijos Del Sol

The Social Justice Committee (SJC) is now soliciting nominations for the Shared Offering recipients of 2024. Submissions are due by November 26, and all nominees will be discussed and voted upon at the December 3 meeting of SJC. Please attend the meeting to put in a good word for your organization..READ MORE

Please click the link below to read a reflection by Gary Davis, a UUCMP member who worked for many years for the United Nations. We appreciate Gary’s professional and personal experience, and we are glad he is willing to share his perspective with us.  Our visit to Israel and the West Bank in 2017 showed … Continue reading A Personal Perspective on Gaza and Israel

During the Social Justice Committee meeting on Sunday, November 5,  Laura Nagel and guests will report on COPA and the development of affordable housing on property owned by educational institutions and religious organizations in California. The meeting begins at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and is also on the church Zoom. Please contact Lee Hulquist, she, for … Continue reading Affordable Housing – Social Justice Meeting

Rev. Axel is leading an 8-session discussion of the book “On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World,” by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. In this timely book, drawing on the teaching of the 12th century Jewish physician and scholar, Maimonides, Ruttenberg invites readers “to explore practices for accountability that can bring us into wholeness and really make a difference … Continue reading New Book Discussion – Beginning November 7th

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