The Epicenter exists to empower at-risk and system involved youth ages 16-24 to flourish by connecting them to community resources that provide opportunities for equity and hope in order to improve youth outcomes in Monterey County. Their on-site services revolve around four pillars: Housing, Health/Wellness, Education and Employment. Working in small groups of two to … Continue reading June Shared Plate Recipient – The Epicenter

Tuesday June 6, 7 pm in the Sanctuary We will watch the hour-long documentary “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed.”  With humor and sensitivity, filmmaker and comedian W. Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through conversations with kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area, including his own. In a … Continue reading Anti-racism Film Night, sponsored by UUCMP and Whites for Racial Equity

Please take action by going to http://fcnl.org/ To write or simply sign letters on these and other topics: tell Congress to Invest in Peace, End US complicity in Saudi’s Arabia’s War and blockade on Yemen, and Investing in Violence Interrupters. This website is Friends Committee on National Legislation. An McDowell  cell. 831 233-4853

“I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.” – Winston Churchill Oh, and I agree! I love color. One of my earliest memories is of a new box of crayons. The colors were so wonderful. My young mind reasoned that … Continue reading UU Artist May 26 – July 28, 2023 – Dorothy Stonely Artist Statement

As the Art Committee Chair, it’s been a pleasure to know that UUs love having arton the walls and visitors coming to see the art love learning about our church andUnitarian Universalism as a whole. Now the time has come for me to step down and give this fulfilling role to thenext chair. Thus, I … Continue reading Love Having Art in Our Welcome Hall? So Do I!

The UUCMP Soil Mates Group wants to remind you that you still have a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit three spectacularly unique gardens and indulge in tasty bites on June 3rd. This auction donation also demonstrates your support of our UUCMP community. Please join us Saturday morning, June 3, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. … Continue reading Save the date! June 3rd UUCMP Garden Tour

Meeting this Saturday May 13th All UUCMP men are invited to the Saturday, May 13th monthly Men’s Breakfast meeting. This will be on ZOOM ONLY THIS MONTH. Doug Chandler will facilitate. We expect to resume gathering in person also next month. Join the conversation via Zoom at 9:00 a.m. with your phone or computer.Zoom Meeting ID … Continue reading Men’s Breakfast

COPA is turning 20 this year!! On Saturday, May 20th, 2023 (5-7pm at the Golden State Theatre, Monterey) nearly 1000 people will gather from across the region to celebrate COPA’s 20th Anniversary. This convention will be an opportunity for 3 things: 1) celebrate our victories over the past years, 2) obtain commitments from public officials to advance the issues we’re currently … Continue reading COPA 20th Anniversary Convention

A small error in the administrative payroll portion of the 2023-24 Proposed Budget was discovered, and has been corrected in the updated version of the proposed budget and Annual Report.  (click here.) The change in the administrative payroll is reflected in budget lines 72410, 12411, 72420, 72423, 72400, 72000, 73000.  The Total Expense increases by $8,134 from $680,307 to $688,441. In order to … Continue reading Updated Information Regarding Proposed Budget

The Worship Associates Team and Staff will be holding their semi-annual Worship Planning Retreat on Saturday May 13, from 8:30 am – 12 noon to plan for upcoming worship services.This next church year’s Soul Matters overarching theme is “The Gifts of Our Faith.”   The monthly themes will be — September:  WelcomeOctober:  HeritageNovember:  GenerosityDecember:  MysteryJanuary: … Continue reading Planning Future Worship Services!