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 was formed by a series of mergers of Planned Parenthood affiliates and independent health centers during the 1990s. The affiliate’s name was chosen to reflect a service area that stretches from the sea (mar) through the mountains (monte).Health services include abortion (medication abortion and procedural abortion), birth control, emergency contraception (morning-after pill), gender-affirming care, HIV … April Shared Plate Recipient – Planned Parenthood Mar Monteを読み続ける

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

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 for 2026-2027.You can go directly to the online Financial Commitment form, without having to log in to Breeze, at this link: https://uucmp.breezechms.com/form/3d1e809431or by using this QR code with your smartphone camera: The information packet formerly sent in email is available on the church website, through this link: https://uucmp.org/stewardship-kickoff-celebrating-love-with-room-for-all/Please email any questions or comments to stewardship@uucmp.org, … 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

 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 Sundays. Questions? Ask Karen Judkins or Carol Collin.

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 can refer them to the craigslist ad here–https://monterey.craigslist.org/ofc/d/monterey-church-administrator-part-time/7917997874.html

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 struggles, build collective solutions, and develop the skills and resources needed for economic mobility. The organization seeks to empower women to succeed in everything from obtaining a driver’s license or earning a GED to becoming an entrepreneur or enrolling in higher education. Mujeres en Acción acts as a bridge where participants become leaders and changemakers … March Shared Plate Recipient – Mujeres en Accionを読み続ける

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 ofHomeland Security budget bill. We have a narrow window of time to insist the billblocks ICE from going into schools.Sign Letter HereOppose the Save Act!This bill maintains the language of the original SAVE Act and adds newrequirements that voters present a proof of citizenship both when registering to vote andwhen casting a ballot, drastically increasing the difficulty for … Social Justice Actions for Februaryを読み続ける