Rev. Elaine Gehrmann, Tim McManus and Worship Associate Katie Hamilton This morning Rev. Elaine will dialogue with Tim McManus, Lead Organizer of COPA (Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action). COPA develops leaders in member institutions in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties so that together they can take action on the issues affecting … Continue reading “Power to the People”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Sue Ellen Stringer To read a transcript of the sermon for this service please click on this link: What Do You Expect? A new year is upon us, rife with possibilities. It is an auspicious time to take charge of our lives with a plethora of well-meaning resolutions, inspired by … Continue reading “What Do You Expect?”

Revs. Elaine and Axel Gehrmann, Ray Krise and Robin Jensen Join us for stories of the season, carols and candlelight. All ages are welcome! A please bring a plate of cookies to share!

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann, Music Director Camille Hatton and the UUCMP Choir Our annual pre-Christmas music service this year will feature a festive and eclectic variety of inspirational music performed by our own UUCMP choir. Don’t miss this lovely and moving opportunity for beautiful music, reflection and celebration.

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Bob Sadler To read a transcript of the sermon for this service please click on this link: Human Attention and Divine Intervention In the northern hemisphere, we are approaching the darkest days of the year. Some of us may hardly notice. For others, winter evokes a somber or melancholy mood. … Continue reading “Human Attention and Divine Intervention”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and DRE Erin Forstein Join us for our multi-generational holiday pageant featuring the children and youth of our Religious Exploration program. We will celebrate the signs, symbols and stories from a number of religious traditions, which feature illumination and inspiration found in the darkest nights of the year.

Rev. Dennis Hamilton and Worship Associate Katie Hamilton Believing literally in the Bible or Koran or other “sacred scripture” is a form of religiously conditioned ignorance, or willing insanity. But reading the scriptures with historical grounding, intelligence, humor and an open mind can be quite rewarding. The parables and miracles and stories become metaphors for … Continue reading “Day Language, Night Language”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Karen Brown To read a transcript of the sermon for this service please click on this link: Grateful for Growth Experiences An unusually tall friend, whose stature was regularly remarked upon by those who met her, often explained jokingly that in the course of her life she had had … Continue reading “Grateful for Growth Experiences”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann, Worship Associate Mary Kay Hamilton, Special Guest Dancer Sarah Bush There is a great quote attributed to Emma Goldman, “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be in your revolution.” Dance has long been a human expression of joy and sorrow, longing and hope, romance and revolution, passion and purpose. This … Continue reading “Let It Be a Dance”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Warren Finch To read a transcript of the sermon for this service please click on this link: What Kind of Kindness? “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness,” the Dalai Lama says. Albert Schweitzer seems to agree. He writes, “As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, … Continue reading “What Kind of Kindness?”