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Social Justice Book Club Read July 6, 2025

James by Percival Everett

The novel is a re-imagining of Adventure of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain but told from the perspective of Huckleberry’s friend on his travels, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The novel won the 2024 Kirkus Prize, the National Book Award for Fiction, … read more.

Social Justice Book Club Read May 4, 2025

Learning True Love: Practicing Buddhism in a Time of War by Sister Chan Khong

Sister Chan Khong’s autobiography, Learning True Love, tells the story of her spiritual and personal odyssey through the many years of her life. The book’s centerpiece is her moving account of her return to … read more.

Introducing Rev. Amelia Petersen!

Come Meet Our New Minister on March 23!

On Sunday, March 23, our new Minister, Rev. Amelia Petersen will be in the Bay Area and will be visiting UUCIL.  We will have a “Meet and Greet” after Church on that day. This is an opportunity to get acquainted … read more.

Meet The Moment!

We aim to provide a list of resources that we think may help us to meet this moment of disruption in our nation. We will list sources of information, practices that some people are using to remain effective, actions that are taking place, and organizations … read more.

Tri Valley Bus Pass Program Donation

Our plate tithe partner for July to December of 2024 received a check for over $3,000 which will purchase 816 bus passes for our neighbors in need of transportation. Thank you so much for the generous donations!

Sunday Morning Announcements 2/9/2025

Happening This Week

Membership Team
Today  12 – 1:30pm in the Church Office

Social Justice Committee
Today  12 – 1:30pm in the Board Room
Zoom Meeting ID: 821 1672 3747
Passcode: Love

Choir Rehearsal
Monday, 2/10 7pm in the Sanctuary

Shawl Ministry
Tuesday, February 11, 1:30 – 2:30pm in the Tot Green Room

Newsletter … read more.

Immigration & Refugee Know Your Rights Town Hall

Invitation from David G. Haubert, Alameda County District 1 Supervisor

My office is committed to ensuring that everyone in our community feels safe and informed. Both documented and undocumented persons have rights in the United States. It’s important to know your rights and access resources. 

Join us for an informative Immigration & … read more.

Giving Tree Success

The donations of clothing that you placed under our Giving Tree were delivered to Christi Williams of Open Heart Kitchen to be passed on to Vineyard Resource Center and those in the Emergency Shelter. Christi was shocked at the large amount given saying “This is amazing!” She … read more.