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. As a result, I will need to step down from my role.This was not an easy decision. I have truly loved being part of this community and working with the children, families, and volunteers in our Religious Exploration program. It has been a meaningful and rewarding experience, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity. … A message from your Director of Religious Explorationを読み続ける

As of Tuesday, March 10, 59 individuals and households have generously committed to support UUCMP’s operating budget next year. Their $307,885 in pledged contributions represent 60.4% of this spring’s campaign goal of $510,000.If you have the wherewithal and are still considering how you can help the church fund our Sunday services, music program, Religious Exploration experiences for young people, and the other programs and services supporting our church community, please let us know your intention to donate in the coming church year. Only three weeks remain for your commitment to be counted in our budget for 2026-2027.The information packet formerly sent in email is available on the church website, through … UUCMP’S BUDGET CAMPAIGN NEEDS YOUR BOOSTを読み続ける

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 to work together for a cause. March 7 from 1 to 3 pm at UUCMP. Contact COPA at 509-832-3325 for more information or to sign up.

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 to https://swingleft.org/group/slmp 2.    Tuesday March 10 and other dates through June 30th, 7 pm Virtual Workshop: Yes You can Canvass! Sign up HERE. For more Bay Area Coalition actions, visit https://bayareacoalition.org. 3.    Friday, March 13, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, in person, MC Million Rising Gathering at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (UUCMP), 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel. Meet on the 2nd Friday of each … Social Justice Opportunities for Marchを読み続ける