Interdependence and Wooden Easter Eggs

A few months ago, I read the book Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. It is a paean to the interdependence at work in natural ecosystems such as forests and fields. What impressed me about Sheldrake’s message is how at first glance, these ecosystems seem to be made-up of individual and identifiable forms, such as trees […]

New Art Show – Eileen Adele Hale: Dream Surreal Paintings

This show includes a new set of paintings in what I call my Dream Surreal series. These paintings emerge from a desire to mix realistic, detailed figurative elements like animals, people, trees, and flowers, with abstract elements including geometric shapes and lines, and to indulge my enthusiasm for the look of painting itself: brushstrokes and marks and scribbles and such. Some parts are hard-edged, some impressionistic or naively drawn, some are smooth gradations. […]

Democracy Vespers and Vigil

As a way of launching our February theme of Justice and Equity, Rev. Kevin will host a Democracy Vespers and Vigil at UUCM, a gentle, reflective opportunity to acknowledge and speak to the grief, fear, resilience, hope, and commitment in our hearts and souls. A one-hour indoor vespers service of words, silence, music, and ritual will be followed by a candlelight or glowstick vigil outside, weather permitting. […]

Lay Sermon Seminar: Got a message in you?

Rev. Kevin will once again facilitate a lay sermon-writing seminar beginning in February for a circle of 6-8 people, and is looking for a few more interested persons. Maybe you! Please contact Rev. Kevin by February 6 at minister@uugrassvalley.org. Using a rich and connective process developed by the Rev. Erika Hewitt, each person will gradually […]

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 2024

Join in for a unique afternoon celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. A program that goes beyond King’s dream for a better world, looking at racism today, especially in our community, and how we can work to overcome it. Light refreshments following the program. Admission is Free! The event is offered in-person at the Unitarian Universalist […]

Christmas Day Potluck & Carols

Come celebrate Christmas Day and community as our Christmas Day potluck returns. We’ll offer a blessing and begin eating at 1:00PM. Tableware provided. Arrive ready to share a Christmas memory or two with your dinner companions. From 3:00-4:00PM Rev. Kevin will host a carol sing around the piano, and will invite people to share favorite Christmas readings, poems, and brief stories. […]