Dual DebutsAlberto Vasquez and Axel DuarteJune and July 2025 Alberto Vazquez is a 25-year-old self-taught photographer, videographer, and video editor based in Salinas, California. Working under the name 2driot, his work blends moody, cinematic tones with emotional depth—capturing the overlooked, the quiet, and the in-between. Alberto’s photography is grounded in personal experience and intuition rather … Продолжить чтение UU Art News – Dual Debuts

The UU Grief Group is reorganizing and renaming itself the UU Grief and Growth Group. The June 18th meeting has been cancelled, but we’ll return in July——with new days and times. Stay tuned! For more info, leave a message by calling or texting Sharon at 831-601-0403.

This September UUCMP will transition back to two worship services, at 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. We will need more Greeters and Ushers so that visitors and members are warmly welcomed to our church. Many people have shared that a genuine warm smileis one thing that helps them feel welcomed, so if you enjoy meeting … Продолжить чтение We Need Your Smile

Action Alerts:  VisitFCNL’s Action Center for a list of action alerts and pre-formatted/editable letters to members of Congress. Hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation Action Center (FCNL).

For most of us, there are few people who shaped us more meaningfully than our parents. Today we will reflect on the role our fathers played throughout our lives – all kinds of fathers – their presence and their absence, their gifts and their limitations, the lessons they tried to teach us and what we … Продолжить чтение You Are Invited to Share Your Stories!

Nearly 1,000 passionate, peaceful protesters formed a colorful Human Banner in Santa Cruz, May 31 to send a loud message of outrage against the policies of the present administration. Feeling inspired to join with others in declaring “No Kings” on June 14? There are multiple ways to show resistance in multiple locations throughout the county … Продолжить чтение Peaceful Protesters in Santa Cruz

Founded by attorney Bryan Stevenson, EJI is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons. They challenge the death penalty and excessive punishment and provide re-entry assistance to formerly incarcerated people. EJI works with communities that have been … Продолжить чтение June Shared Plate Recipient – Equal Justice Initiative

Action Alerts:  Visit FCNL’s Action Center for a list of action alerts and pre-formatted/editable letters to members of Congress. Hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation Action Center (FCNL). Action:  Stay engaged and resist the administration’s illegal seizure of Congressional powers and its violation of Constitutional, civil, and human rights.  Contact your legislators, issue by issue, persistently – and organize! Contact all members … Продолжить чтение Social Justice Actions for May

The Worship Associates Team will be holding their semiannual retreat on May 17 to plan services for the fall–the monthly themes will be: Building Belonging; Cultivating Compassion; Nurturing Gratitude; and Choosing Hope.  If you have an idea for a worship service topic, please feel free to share with Revs. Elaine or Axel, or any Worship Associate.  If … Продолжить чтение Worship Service Topics

Our condolences to the family and friends of Kathleen Sullivan. Kathleen passed away peacefully in her home last week. Our condolences to the family and friends of Nancy Baker Jacobs. Nancy passed away unexpectedly in her home last week.