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UUCM’s Election Information Guide

Using publicly available information, the Bending the Arc Toward Racial Justice Task Force has compiled helpful information for voters in Nevada County, California. The Election Information Guide provides profiles of candidates running for local offices in races impacting racial equity. The Task Force selected the District 3 Congressional race, the School Board races (local, high school, and county boards) and the Grass Valley City Council as the local races with the greatest impact. In addition to this guide, there are a number of State of California Candidate information sources …

A Place for You: Facilities News

Read the latest updates from our Facilities Prioritization Committee! How are Capital Campaign funds being used? What projects have already been completed? What’s next on the to-do list? […]

Intro to Unitarian Universalism & UUCM

UU 101 is an interactive, introductory session in which we’ll explore the history, principles, and sources of Unitarian Universalism and our congregation’s mission statement.

Join the conversation after the service on August 2 – 11:30-12:45 – in Meeting Room 119 in the Classroom Wing, just beyond the Social Hall. Grab some coffee or tea, a hospitality hour snack (we’ll provide some edibles as well), and bring your questions and curiosity!

Current Art Show: Yvonne Bartlett

The current exhibition brings a whole new chapter in art shows at UUCM. We are honored to be sharing the bright, bold works of Yvonne Bartlett in the music room of our new church home.

In her own words:

Yvonne Bartlett is a retired consultant spanning over 30 years of leadership training to schools, non-profits and business organizations. In addition, she served 13 years as a trustee for the Grass Valley School District, counselor at Downieville School, and program director for Senior Project at Nevada Union High School as well as NCCLI (Nevada County Community Leadership Institute.

Yvonne began her fine arts endeavors in her sixties. She is eclectic and intuitive in her work enjoying collage, acrylic, watercolor, block printing and pen and ink embellished with vibrant, whimsical color. Hints of realism can be seen in her passion for the abstract.

Extra! Extra! Read The Bridge News

To help everyone stay current on all the activities, construction, repairs, and move-in-move-out tasks, the Board of Trustees has begun publishing a periodic newsletter called “The Bridge.” Trustee Mark Grove is the editor. Please reach out to him with ideas for articles, questions you’d like answered, or if you would like to contribute photos or stories: TheBridge@uugrassvalley.org.

UUCM is Moving!

UUCM Acquires Squirrel Creek Property to Support Growing Congregation

Grass Valley, CA – The Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains (UUCM), a liberal faith tradition, has purchased the property at 12582 Squirrel Creek Rd., marking a new chapter after 25 years at its South Church Street location. Recent growth has created a need for more space for services and community events.

The purchase, finalized after a December 7th congregational vote, involved close collaboration with Bethel Church and overcoming insurance and legal hurdles. The transaction was completed on schedule thanks to swift action by all parties.

New Covenant Baptist Church will remain as tenant until March 20, 2026 while UUCM prepares for transition, including selling the 246 South Church Street building and planning a capital campaign.

UUCM has been led by Reverend Kevin Tarsa since 2016. “As more and more people with progressive values look for meaningful connection, the new campus will allow UUCM to live its values more fully, serving the wider community as well as those who are seeking a liberal religious home. The thought of a larger facility has already been liberating energy and ideas and I look forward to discovering what this property will make possible.”

They were represented by Jon Blinder and Tyson Tucker, Managing Directors, Coldwell Banker Commercial G.R. 

For more information, contact UUCM at admin@uugrassvalley.org or (530) 274-1675
or read The Bridge Newsletter for updates on the transition from our Church St home to our new Squirrel Creek campus.

Want to support our growth? Consider a contribution to the Capital Campaign.

Join UUCM’s Choir

The Choir will continue singing in April under the direction of Ingrid Holman.  Rehearse on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm and sing for the New Member Welcome services on Sunday, April 26. Invite a friend! All are welcome […]

New Art Exhibit, Check-it Out!

The Art and Aesthetics Team is happy to announce our first ever mother-daughter exhibit.  Now through March, our library will be adorned with the artwork of Jenny Dewey and Tamar Shaddeau.  Both are talented artists and will be sharing their work in the latest exhibit. […]