The Social Justice Committee is soliciting nominations for Shared Offering organizations in 2023.  12 non-profit groups will be selected (one for each month) to benefit from our shared offering program.  Nominations are due by Sunday November 27, and the Social Justice Committee will discuss and vote at their meeting on Sunday December 4.  The nomination … Continue reading Shared Offering Nominations for 2023

Welcoming and warm, the Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool (Kernes Pool) helps people of all ages and abilities renew and maintain their well-being, mobility and quality of life. Kernes Pool has been an integral part of the Monterey Peninsula since 1972 and is the only facility on the Central Coast that enables fully supported, physical expression … Continue reading November Shared Plate Recipient – Kernes Adaptive Aquatics Therapy Pool

A desire to keep the Welcome Hall full of eye-appealing decor leads me to seek art lovers to join me, Karen Hunting, on the UU Art Committee.There is a joy in being a part of the creative process and knowing you helped put beauty on the walls.The few tasks include interacting with artists to schedule … Continue reading Seeking Art Lovers for UU Art Committee

On Nov 1, from 6-9pm, join Whites for Racial Equity and the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey) for an in person showing and discussion of the film, Nope. Nope is writer-director Jordan Peele’s third cinematic endeavor, taking audiences down an      unexpected path of horror and intrigue as mysterious events begin to unravel on a family’s ranch in southern California. … Continue reading Anti-racism Film Discussion 

Village Project, Inc. Supporters, My name is Crystal Andon, Associate Director of Community Engagement. I’d like to personally invite you to our event this Saturday, October 29th. Our Emanyatta program will be hosting the Matsiko World Orphan Choir from Liberia, Africa. The choir will use the unifying power of music to uplift every child, bring joy to … Continue reading The Katsiko World Orphan Choir is Visiting

Needed:  volunteers to distribute t-shirts for the Monterey Half Marathon, November 11 and 12.  We had a good time helping at the Big Sur Marathon (BSM) in April, and BSM gave UUCMP a $1,100 grant in appreciation. We hope for a similar grant for helping with the half marathon.   It’s inside work and you can even volunteer sitting down!  Go … Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Big Sur Marathon

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). Voter Resources:  Friends Committee on Legislation of CA:  Analysis and Recommendations on the November 2022 Ballot Propositions and Recommendations at a Glance League of Women Voters of Monterey County:  Voter Information and Videos of Candidate Forums … Continue reading Social Justice Actions & Resources for October

Monday, October 24 from 6:30 – 8 pm. To attend this important Zoom meeting: Register here: bit.ly/COPA-October24  In recent years, every time COPA has gone before the Board of Supervisors – to create and expand Esperanza Care, to secure the initial funding and then to extend the Project VIDA Community Health Worker program – COPA has … Continue reading Organizing Hope: COPA’s Candidate Accountability Assembly

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