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 We cherish
diversity and
welcome among us
people of all races,
cultures, ages,
abilities, sexual
identities/
orientations, and
faith perspectives.

 GUESTS are always welcome.
Sunday worship is a time for
inspiration, renewal, and connection.  

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

There is no Religious Education or nursery care in the summer.  

REFRESHMENT HOUR  in the Courtyard or
Fireside Room follows the services.

 There are 4 "Sunday First Time Visitor" parking spots at the top of the parking lot.  

Come, join us! 

Sunday Worship Service

Invitation to Join the Contemplative Service Beginning September 15

UUCM's early Sunday morning Contemplative Service was started more than ten years ago as an experiment in order to open up more parking spots for the later service. The 9 a.m. lay-led service has become a quiet reflective mainstay for the circle of 2 to 8 regulars who attend and we always welcome those who would like to try this alternative. Those of us who regularly attend the early service find it is a spiritual foundation for our week and a quiet source of inspiration. It is typically led by members in a volunteer sequence and we welcome the participation of the Minister whenever possible. Each lay leader prepares a service based on what speaks to her/him/them that week or season (of weather or life!)

The service follows this general format:

• Welcome
• Opening Reading while lighting the Chalice
• First Contemplative Reading followed by about a 5 minute period for silent reflection
• Opportunity to share thoughts that arose from the reading or in the silence
• Joys or Sorrows: Whomever wishes can light a candle and share verbally or not 
• A second reading is followed by a longer time for silent reflection
• Opportunity to share thoughts that arose from the reading or in the silence
• (Optional) Hymn or song accompanied by piano or not
• Closing: While in a circle holding hands, we say these words:

"Keep Alert!  Stand Firm in Your Faith
Be Courageous, Be Strong
Let All that You Do Be Done in Love (Lines 1-3 are from #713 in our Hymnal)

And Go Shining!" (Closing line words are from Rev. Norma Cordell)

We invite all at any time (even if you arrive after 9 am you may come in quietly and join us). We meet in the Fireside Room, beginning September 15 and will continue weekly through June 15. If you have further questions, email Carol Kerr at drckerr@pacbell.net.

Come and widen our circle. All are welcome!

Fun, Food and Fotos   --    

Sunday, Sept. 29, starting 12:30pm

 Transylvanian Thanksgiving Reunion and Sharing Celebration

for recent, past and prospective Transylvanian travelers.

* Fireside room at UU Church of Berkeley*, 12:30 gathering for walk to Transylvanian Szekely Gate, with music from San Francisco/UC Alumni choir tour members

* 1PM gather for finger food lunch, supplemented by your food offering

* Meet and greet the 2013-2014 Balázs Scholar family, Rev. Karoly Vass, wife Gyöngyi and children, Bence and Vera.

* Bring pictures from your Transylvania travels

* Brief Video Presentation by Jo Green, our Starr King Immersion Scholar who was hosted in Transylvania this spring by former Balázs scholars.

For further information contact Anne Greenwood at  annegt1@sbcglobal.net

For more information about the Starr King Balázs Scholar Program visit www.sksm.edu/balazs 

*Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley www.uucb.org 

1 Lawson Road, Kensington CA