At Grass Valley, we installed and dedicated a Black Lives Matter banner above the main entrance to the church on November 1, 2015.  It attracted a flattering article in the local press. One woman wrote a letter of complaint to the paper, saying she deplored the idea of a church

Taking the first step In early December 2014, prompted by recent acts of police violence toward black Americans, the staff members at First Unitarian Church of Oakland (FUCO), seeking some way to respond, agreed to propose posting a sign or two next to the front steps of the church. They

As Unitarian Universalists we promote the importance of engaging in dialogues about structural racism in our communities. On Wednesday, August 26th we installed a banner on our campus that reads “Black Lives Matter”.  This banner and a recent worship services have encouraged dialogue and engagement on the issues of racial

Fall 2015 Chalice Lighter Call! Support the UU’s of Petaluma with your generous contribution to the Fall 2015 Chalice Lighter Call! They have been growing and recently moved to a new rental location and expanded their ministry and presence in Petaluma. Your Chalice Lighter donation will help them expand their

Dear Friends: The members of the Pacific Central District Board met in Sacramento on Saturday to conduct the business of the District, but the terrible images and stories of loss from the Valley Fire and the Butte Fire made that work difficult at times. Many of us know someone personally