Mission Planned Parenthood Mar Monte invests in communities by providing health care and education, and by expanding rights and access for all.History Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM) is the largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the U.S., providing medical and education services to over 300,000 people annually at 30 health center locations in mid-California and Nevada.PPMM … Continuer à lire April Shared Plate Recipient – Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

Dear Friends,I am writing to let you know that our family is entering a period of transition that will affect my ability to continue serving as Director of Religious Exploration. With my husband’s position ending at the end of May, we are both seeking full-time employment at this time, including opportunities that may require relocation. … Continuer à lire A message from your Director of Religious Exploration

UUCMP’S BUDGET CAMPAIGN NEEDS YOUR BOOST As of Sunday March 29, 94 individuals and households have generously committed to support UUCMP’s operating budget next year. Their $432,685 in pledged contributions represent 84.8% of this spring’s campaign goal of $510,000. It’s not too late for your for your financial commitment to be counted in our budget … Continuer à lire UUCMP’S BUDGET CAMPAIGN NEEDS YOUR BOOST

Come make new friends at an intimate, in-home potluck! We are matching 4 more established folks with 4 newer attendees to create warm, welcoming, one-time dinner groups. Sign-up for Shared Tables Questions? Reach out to Rose Lovell (lovellfamily5@gmail.com)

Nearly 100 folks attended our screening of American Agitators on February 10!  Do you want to learn how to do the kind of relational organizing that Fred Ross and his son did? COPA staff and volunteers are offering a one-time training on how to grow a movement by finding and connecting with people who want … Continuer à lire Relational Organizing Workshop

Friends Committee on National Legislation (fcnl.org) 1.    Pass Iran War Powers Resolution https://fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/131607/ 2.    Condemn Trump’s Murder on the High Seas https://fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/142191/ Local action: 1.    Tuesday March 10, 1:30 to 3:30 Join Swing Left to write postcards and help register new voters in swing states.  Meet at the Monterey Public Library Community Room 625 Pacific Ave in Monterey.  Please RSVP … Continuer à lire Social Justice Opportunities for March

 Come and distribute t-shirts for the Big Sur Marathon, April 24 and 25. We helped at the Big Sur Half Marathon last November. UUCMP got a $1,500 grant in appreciation. It was fun; it’s inside work and you can even volunteer sitting down!   Go to https://bigsurinternationalmarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/   and sign in with the password UUCMP.   Or stop by the Caring Network table on … Continuer à lire Volunteers Needed for the Big Sur International Marathon

After two years of wonderful service, Amy Razzak is leaving her position as our Church Administrator.  Her work with us has been much appreciated, and she will be greatly missed.  Her last official day will be Friday March 27. If you know of anyone who might be interested in our part-time Church Administrator position, you … Continuer à lire Church Administrator Transition

Mujeres en Acción – Women in Action is a ten-year-old non-profit that has built a powerful grassroots movement led by women transforming their communities from the ground up. Through leadership development, mutual support, capacity building, and weekly mentorship meetings, Mujeres en Acción offers a trusted space where women can raise their voices, heal from shared … Continuer à lire March Shared Plate Recipient – Mujeres en Accion

Action:  Resist and Unsubscribe.  The Trump administration is unfazedby citizen outrage.  He responds to one thing – the markets.  A coordinatedcampaign that attacks tech companies and firms enabling ICE is a potent,targeted weapon to resist the administration’s criminal transfer of wealth tothe U.S. oligarch class.Fight ICE!Right now Congress is negotiating guardrails around ICE in the Department … Continuer à lire Social Justice Actions for February