Monterey County’s Alliance on Aging offers a range of senior services through the “Hub,” their offices in Salinas and Monterey. With funding through federal, state, county and foundation grants and generous private donors, the Alliance has become the virtual one stop center for senior services. They are the home base for the Ombudsman Program, whose … Continue reading July Shared Plate Recipient – Alliance on Aging Ombudsman Program

FCNL’s new Action Center for a list of action alerts FCNL’s new Action Center for another  list of action alerts.

Do you enjoy board games? Join us for our First Friday Family Game Night hosted by RE July 1st at 7:00pm. All are welcome. We have board games at the church or you are welcome to bring your favorite game. Enjoy some snacks and fun games with friends and family. You’re also welcome to bring … Continue reading First Friday Family Game Night

This Saturday, June 18,  is the Poor People’s Campaign Assembly and Moral March in Washington DC. (Axel and Elaine will be there!)You can watch the livestream at this website–https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/livestream/

This year’s Annual Big Sur Camp Out is coming up Friday, August 26 to Sunday August 28. Plan to join us at the beautiful Santa Lucia Campground, nestled along Big Sur River. This is a wonderful community building event and a great way to get to know your UUCMP family. Sign up will begin in … Continue reading Mark Your Calendar: Big Sur Camp Out is Coming Up!

Please join us for an opening reception after services on June 12, 2022 At the core of all my work is a passion for nature, wildlife, color, and in particular the magnificence of trees. I feel supported by trees, they inspire me to be grounded and rooted, yet also expansive, generous, and supportive of others. … Continue reading Summer Art Show June 11- August 13, 2022 Forest Dreamings by longtime member Bonnie Rose Fernandez

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build … Continue reading June’s Shared Offer Recipient – USA for International Office of Migration

Mark your Calendars– Saturday July 23 is the Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade and Celebration!  We will have a group from UUCMP march in the parade, and we will staff a booth at the celebration.  If you are able to help, please contact Rev. Elaine (minister@uucmp.org) or Karen Brown (karenb1115@yahoo.com).

The Women’s Discussion Group fosters friendship and sharing of ideas among women in UUCMP andthe wider community. To enrich our lives, we explore a variety of interests and experiences in an openand accepting atmosphere and cover a wide range of topics.We welcome all women to our monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Thursday … Continue reading Women’s Discussion Group June 2022

The Trees: A Novel by Percival Everett NPR. Review: ‘The Trees,’ By Percival Everett revisits the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, imagining a series of similar killings in the same small Mississippi town. Mixing horror, humor and insight, it’s impossible to put down. Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87204145006