Winter 2016 Chalice Lighter Call

Dear PCD Chalice Lighters, Great things are happening at the UU Society of Sacramento. In September they dedicated a beautifully renovated and expanded sanctuary building. The project required moving to a rented Congregational church for services and RE for 13 months. Since returning home, attendance at worship and RE has

Call for Nominations – PCD Board

Dear Friends: It’s that time once again! The Nominating Committee of the PCD is commencing the work of identifying potential nominees to the PCD Board and Nominating Commitee. For additional details on the roles and relationships in this governance structure, please check out the PCD By-Laws. http://www.pcduua.org/about-the-district/board-of-directors/bylaws/ At this

Black Lives Matter: UU Community of the Mountains

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

Black Lives Matter: First Unitarian Church of Oakland

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

Black Lives Matter: UU Fellowship of Northern Nevada

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

Call for Workshop Proposals: District Assembly 2016

Congregational Excellence: Doing Together What We Cannot Do Alone! District Assembly 2016 will be held April 22-24, 2016, at the Newark Fremont Doubletree by Hilton. We are pleased to announce that Rev. Scott Tayler, Director of Congregational Life for the Unitarian Universalist Association, will join us. He will be speaking

Support the UU’s of Petaluma

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

PWR Webinars – Registration is now open!

Registration is now open for our new series of Pacific Western Region webinars! Youth Ministry 3.0: Being Present in an Age of Disconnect Tuesday, October 27, 2015 6:30-7:30 PM Pacific Time W6001 Youth Ministry 3.0 Presenter: Eric Bliss Generosity in All Things: Actions for Daily Congregational Life Monday, November 2,

CA Wildfires – How We Can Help!

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

PCD Leadership Day 2016!

Religious Leadership for the 21st Century PCD Leadership Days: Religious Leadership for the 21st Century will be held on Saturday, January 23rd, at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose. Register Your Leadership Team Today! Event starts at 10:00AM to 4:00PM (Registration is at open at 9:30AM) $40.00 per person Facilitators: Rev.