March 17: “Adopt” A-Road Litter Pick-Up
Our first outing will be Sunday, March 17!!
Meet at 12:15 at UUCM for directions and materials. […]
Justice
Share the Plate!
Our February Share the Plate recipient is Child Advocates of Nevada County. The mission of Child Advocates is to provide services that empower and protect children. There are three principal programs: […]
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. […]
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 Community of the Mountains or on Zoom.
PLEASE NOTE: We’ll adjust our virus protocols as needed. Right now, masks are encouraged. Thank you for your ongoing flexibility! If you are feeling unwell or have had a known COVID exposure, please attend on-line, rather than in person.
To attend by Zoom
Log in any time after 12:30PM
Meeting ID: 971 7794 8342
Passcode: 971991
Produced by:
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
Creating Community Beyond Bias
Please visit and support these organizations and the work that they do.
Another way to Support Hospitality House
UUCM is supporting Hospitality House by collecting donations of needed items for the guests. Utah Phillips, the founder of Hospitality House, was a member of UUCM, and UUCM has supported the shelter, named in his honor, since its inception as a nomadic shelter.
The project will be on-going each month of the year. Please bring your donations on Sunday or any time the office is open!
Your donations will be useful and deeply appreciated:
Single sized sheets and blankets
Towels New pillows
Hoodies for both men and women, especially large
Athletic shoes
Ponchos
Toiletries ( razors and tooth brushes)
Warm Thanks for your Gifts,
Keith Johnson, Laurie Bell, Carol Nimick
Share the Plate!
UUCM’s November Share the Plate recipient, Bright Futures for Youth, will receive $900.93, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors. These weekly donations add up! Thank you all.
Kudos to Sierra Roots Volunteers
UUCM was well represented at the Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter training on November 9. Sierra Roots manages the overnight shelter located at the Vets building in Nevada City on cold and snowy nights from November to March. UUCM member Alice Johnson is the Cold Weather Shelter Volunteer Coordinator. Alice reports that nine UUCM members and friends showed up for the training in order to volunteer at the shelter this winter, which was about 25% of the total number of trainees. Thanks so much to Shannon Dooley-Miller, Grace Kendrick, Ed Cisneros, Laurie Bell, Corrie Silva, Gabe Ross, Cynthia Burton, Mark Burton, and Keith Johnson.
For more information about how to get involved in this and other justice actions, please contact Justice@uugrassvalley.org.
Share the Plate
UUCM’s September Share the Plate recipient, Sierra Streams Institute, will receive $775, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors. These weekly donations add up. Thank you all.
As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our October partner, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release.
Our November Share the Plate recipient is Bright Futures for Youth.
Bright Futures for Youth is a community-focused nonprofit organization committed to addressing the ever-changing needs of youth, from sixth-graders to those in their mid-20s in Nevada County. Bright Futures for Youth, created by the merger of The Friendship Club and NEO in summer 2020, has three programs to address the issues and help youth in numerous ways, from after-school programs and a drop-in Youth Center to ensuring access to services. Our focus areas are health and wellness, healthy relationships, goal setting, self-awareness, self-sufficiency and community connectedness.
Thank you, each of you, for your continual compassion and justice-centered generosity.
Share the Plate!
UUCM’s August Share the Plate recipient, Animal Place, will receive $652.97, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors. These weekly donations add up. Thank you all.
As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our September partner, Sierra Streams
Institute.
Our October Share the Plate recipient is Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R).
Founded in 1985, WR&R is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. Each year our team returns to the wild over 100 different species of native wildlife, including mammals, bats, songbirds, and raptors. WR&R is completely funded by volunteers and generous individuals.
cawildlife911.org
Thank you, each of you, for your continual compassion and justice-centered generosity.
26th Annual Yuba River Clean-Up
Join UUCM’s Yuba River Clean-Up Team at Wolf Creek / Glenn Jones Park on Saturday, September 23 @ 9am! […]