Last chance for Limited 1st Edition of Wanda Sue Parrott’s novel, sci-fi sizzler “VALIDIVA–THE DIARY OF AN EVOLVING SOUL”–for which 100% of donations up to $200 will benefit UUCMP’s I-Help Fund for Homeless Men and Women, and any excess money will go to the  New Podium Fund. Only 10 copies remain. Suggest $20 minimum contribution. Reserve by phone at 831-899-5887 or take a chance on getting one in person in the welcome hall Sundays Dec. 22 and 29.

Action: Email#HolidayRowWriters.  The Death Penalty Focus (DPF) Project is continuing its holiday card program for people facing the death penalty. California currently houses 612 people on death row.  Participate by sending an email to information@deathpenalty.org.  The DPF will provide the mailing address of an incarcerated person and further instructions. You supply the card and stamp, and use The DPF’s P.O. box for your return address.    Action:  Hands-off-Sudan: A Call for Peace in Africa.  The African chapters of World BEYOND War are calling on the governments of the U.S., France, Russia, Ukraine, China, Japan, Germany, Spain, Israel, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates to close their bases throughout Africa and stop supplying weapons and military … Social Justice Actions for December/Januaryを読み続ける

Looking for a holiday shopping experience that is fun, meaningful and not too expensive? Community Builders of Monterey County has created a guide to mindful gifting featuring local benefit shops — and helpful holiday tips! Find a unique gift that supports many local nonprofits and sustainablity! Take a look inside the guide, share with others, learn about the people or paws your purchases support. This might even start a new shopping tradition that has a beneficial ripple to many.Questions? Contact hello@combuildersmc.org or visit combuildersmc.org.  Community Builders for Monterey County is 501c3 nonprofit organization and is a center for volunteer and community engagement.

Are there skills you would like to learn? Do you have a special skill that you could teach to others? Visit the Skill-Sharing bulletin board and fill out an index card with the following information: – Name, contact information (email, phone) – Briefly describe the skill you would like to learn Or, – Briefly describe a skill you would like to teach someone Examples: I would like to teach someone how to change a tire. I’m looking for someone to teach me small soldering or metalwork. I would like to share how to make a pastry crust. If you see a skill request you can answer, contact the requester directly. … UU Skill-Sharingを読み続ける

UU Connections – UUCMP Connections pairs established members and newer members to share their UU experiences and build friendships across our congregation.The suggested structure is to meet once a month either in-person or by phone for 3 months. After 3 months, participants who want to continue can rotate to a new connection. If you’re interested in being paired with a new connection, send the following information via email to alicia.shapard@gmail.com –        Name, contact information (email, phone) –        How long have you been a member? –        Brief “about you” introduction –        List a few spiritual or intellectual interests to help pair you with someone

We are continuing to advertise UUCMP on KAZU Public Radio, FM 90.3. A number of us who already regularly contribute to this local public radio station, instead pool our money, by giving it to the church, which then gives it to KAZU, and then UUCMP gets under-writing spots, one for each $30 contributed. KAZU gets our money, and UUCMP gets our message out to the community. Please consider contributing to this effort. Make sure your check is clearly labeled “KAZUGift” in the memo line. These donations will not earn any of the thank you gifts that KAZU sometimes gives. However, they will give UUCMP greater visibility in the community and help us implement our mission of “Changing … KAZU Underwritingを読み続ける

The church office will be closed the week of Christmas, December 23-27

On December 8, UUCMP will host and provide meals for Men’s I-HELP (InterfaithHomeless Emergency Lodging Program.) We are planning for about 20 guests.We need your help to provide the donations of food for the meals. We can also use yourhelp with setting up, preparing food and greeting the men. Please sign up on this link:Men’s I-HELP MEAL TRAINYou can sign into Meal Train with your google account or facebook, you do not have tocreate a new account unless you want to do so.Food donations may be left in the church kitchen after the morning worship service onSunday. PLEASE LABEL all food with Men’s I-HELP. Food may also be brought to … Men’s I-HELP for December 8, 2024を読み続ける

Tell President Biden to commute every federal death sentence before he leaves the Oval Office. The incoming administration has vowed to resume federal executions. With less than 70 days left, Biden’s administration has yet to act to end this inhumane and anachronous process.  Sponsored by The Death Penalty Focus and other groups