Election 2024: Opportunities to Connect

There is a lot at stake in this election, and with that comes stress, anxiety, and fear. Because our Unitarian Universalist tradition calls us into community and inspires us to take action during times like these, we are compiling a list of events and gatherings to help us build bridges, offer and give support, and lift each other up as we navigate the next weeks and months. Check back regularly as we will continually update this list.

DateEvent & LocationTimeDescription
Sunday,
Nov. 3rd
UUCM Sunday Service: “This Wednesday – To Build an Ark”10:30am – 11:30am
on-site & via Zoom
This Sunday marks the beginning of a month exploring living love through the practice of repair.  We live in a time where there is so much to repair… Come, let’s together begin this important exploration. 
Sunday,
Nov. 3rd
Society of Friends –
Quaker National Zoom Call for Worship
4:00pm – 5:00pmFriends from across the country will gather for a time of worship, reflection, inspiration and preparation two days before the most consequential election of our time. REGISTER HERE.
Tuesday,
Nov. 5th
UUCM
Walking Group
@Wolf Creek Trail
8:30am – 9:30amWalking can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health – and when done with others, it improves our community!
Tuesday,
Nov. 5th
UUCM’s
Building Open
1:00pm – 9:00pmStop by for connection, quiet contemplation, conversation, community, and candle lighting.
Tuesday,
Nov. 5th
Brown Bag / Potluck Dinner5:00pm – 7:00pm*A casual dinner meet-up to nourish connections as we nourish ourselves. Bring your own supper or bring something to share. *timing flexible
Tuesday,
Nov. 5th
Deep Listening
(recorded presentation)
2:00pm – 3:30pmView the Deep Listening presentation with Cat Cox from Oct 12 and share conversation, on-site and via Zoom. Click here for Zoom link.
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
UUCM’s
Building Open
8:00am –
10:00pm
Our building will be open all day for quiet contemplation, conversation, community-building, and any other needs that arise.
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
Breakfast bites
with Lay Pastoral Care Team
9:00am –
11:00am
Pastries, coffe, tea, and connection hosted by
UUCM’s Lay Pastoral Care Team
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
UUCM
Men’s Group
8:30am – 10:30amWeekly meeting of male-identifying members & friends to chat about life and other topics. BYO hot beverage of choice…
(all gender-based groups at UUCM are open to anyone of that gender (cis or trans) and nonbinary people who are comfortable in a context that centers that gender. Our goal is to be welcoming & inclusive of the gender spectrum.)
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
UUCM
Humanism Discussion Group
10:45am – 12:00pmA gathering to explore humanism and how it relates to the various aspects of our lives in today’s world while encouraging self-exploration and establishing a relationship with the group.
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
Brown Bag / Potluck Lunch12:00pm – 1:30pm*A casual lunch meet-up to nourish connections as we nourish ourselves. Bring your own lunch or bring something to share. *timing flexible
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
Mountain Stream Meditation Center – Open Temple10:00am – 6:00pmsilent meditation
special session with Adam Stonebraker from 12:15 – 1:00pm
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
UUA Side With Love – Forward Together: After Election Day5:00pm – 6:00pmA time for spiritual tending, regional connections, and holding space for emotional responses. Register here to attend virtually as an individual.
**Come watch and participate together at UUCM! We will host a shared viewing of this event in our sanctuary or via Zoom. Click here to join our watch party via Zoom.
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
Brown Bag / Potluck Dinner6:00pm – 7:30pmWe will host a casual dinner meet-up to nourish connections as we nourish ourselves. Bring your own supper or bring something to share.
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
UUCM Choir Practice6:30pm – 8:00pmSinging is good for the soul!
Wednesday,
Nov. 6th
Dances of Universal Peace – Unity in the Gold Country6:30pm – 8:30pmThe Dances of Universal Peace draw on the sacred phrases and wisdom teaching of the many spiritual traditions of Earth. Ellen Fietz Hall and Sophya Ramirez will lead the circle.
Come take hands with others who are also open to meeting the spiritual essence of self and other. The songs and movements are taught and easy to learn. Suggested Donation $5-20
No partner or experience necessary and no one turned away. ringsofbeing@hotmail.com
Thursday,
Nov. 7th
UUCM
Walking Group
@ Condon Park
8:30am – 9:30amMeet near 418 Chapel St.
Walking can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health – and when done with others, it improves our community!
Thursday,
Nov. 7th
Singing Meditation Circle
at UUCM
7:00pm – 9:00pmA spiritual practice that alternates shared singing with meaningful shared silences.
Thursday,
Nov. 14th
Joys & Sorrows Candlelight Service
at UUCM
6:30pm music
7:00pm service
Come enjoy music from Betsy Haydon on harp at 6:30 and then turn to singing and sharing at 7:00pm.