This project began with a problem. Interim’s Soledad House in Salinas was sinking. It also needed a new roof. Originally, the facility had been used as a crisis residential facility for adults with mental illness. More recently, it was used as a transitional home for clients who have been homeless or are at severe risk … Continue reading May’s Shared Offering Recipient Interim Inc

On May 1st, our worship service will include a Flower Communion – an annual tradition observed in countless UU congregations in Spring. On this Sunday, every in-person worshipper is invited to bring a cut flower along to church. The flowers will be placed in large baskets, and then distributed to all present. (Those of you joining us via Zoom from the … Continue reading Bring a Flower to Church on May 1st!

As we transition from “virtual” to more in-person Religious Exploration (RE) for our children and youth, we are also adjusting our RE staffing to meet our programs changing needs. We are grateful to Erin Forstein, who has been serving as our Director of Religious Exploration (DRE) since fall of 2019, and has helped guide us through the past two years of “virtual” … Continue reading DRE Transition

The Japanese American Citizens League of the Monterey Peninsula and the Monterey Public Library proudly presents the documentary, Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition. Enduring Democracy is a documentary that examines how Monterey was one of the only communities that publicly welcomed their Japanese neighbors back from the incarceration centers after World War II. Following the … Continue reading Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition

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

Karen Hunting, a long time UUCMP member, will be showing her art the next two months in our entry-way “gallery.” Originally scheduled for two years ago, it was postponed until now due to the pandemic. Karen’s show, “Layers”, demonstrates the interplay and flow of colors, textures and shapes evoking visions personal to each viewer. Through … Continue reading Artist News Brief

Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (May 3 – May 24)Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. via ZoomRev. Elaine will be leading a four-session discussion of Paul Hawken’s book, “Regeneration:  Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation” which was published last year, and favorably reviewed. The SF Chronicle said it is a “rational, pragmatic and well-researched clarion call. … Continue reading Book Discussion: “Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation” by Paul Hawken

Dates: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays (April 5 – May 31)Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. via ZoomRev. Axel is leading a five-session discussion of Pauline Boss’s book, “The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change,” which was just recently published, and well-reviewed by the New York Times and NPR. It is … Continue reading Book Discussion: “The Myth of Closure”

Part-time, approximately 10 hours/wk, $30/hr The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (UUCMP) is looking for someone to livestream our 1 hour weekly hybrid (a mix of live and prerecorded) service to additional viewers via Zoom. This is a part-time position, 5-10 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays (with some light off-line communication … Continue reading WANTED-Video Editor & Livestream Operator – 

Energetic, innovative, curious personalities encouraged to apply! Do you or someone you know fit that description? Have you wanted to be more involved and didn’t know how? Would you like to be part of the direction of the church? The UUCMP Board of Trustees wants you! For more information or to indicate your interest, please … Continue reading Wanted— New Board Members!