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🌍 Earth Day 2026! 🌍
Join us Sunday, April 19 for a day for our planet:
🌱 9:30A: Recology (Forum)
🎶 10:50A: Big Music Sunday
🍝 12:30P: Pasta Lunch
🎬 1:15P: "Buy Now!" Screening
Volunteer/Table: DeborahCBaldwin@Live.com 💚
#EarthDay #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #EarthDay2026

Celebrate Earth Day with BIG MUSIC SUNDAY: A Harmonious Tribute to Our Planet! 🌍🎶
Join us this Sunday, April 19 at 10:50 am for a powerful service featuring the UUSF & UU Berkeley choirs and a professional orchestra.

Join us on Sunday for "Possibility and Perspective: The Poetry of Wisława Szymborska," featuring Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern and Rev. Laura Shennum. Explore the diverse and surprising poetry of the Nobel laureate, whose work resonates with humor and depth.

🌍✨ Join us this Easter Sunday, April 5th at 10:50 am, as Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern inspires us to "Fall Back in Love with the World." Whether in person or online, let's celebrate together and rekindle our love for life! 💖

Join Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern on March 29, 2026, at 10:50 am as she explores what it means to defend democracy in the face of tyranny. Discover the responsibilities of a patriot in safeguarding our nation's founding principles.

Join Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern on March 15, 2026, at 10:50 am as she explores the theme "What You Pay Attention to Grows." Reflect on the importance of consciously choosing where to direct your attention and the impact it has on your life and spiritual practice.

Join us on March 1, 2026, at 10:50 am for a service led by Rev. Vanessa Rush, "Igniting the Fire of Commitment." We'll explore the human heart and kick off our Annual Giving drive.

Join Rev. Seanan Fong on February 22, 2026, at 10:50 am for "The Excellence of a Horse" as we celebrate the Lunar New Year and explore what defines human excellence—our abilities, accomplishments, or character. Reflect on our values and set intentions for the new year.

Creeping cynicism, or what Forrest Church used to call "Sophisticated Resignation." These are some of the dangers to a soul of our time (maybe all times). Let's unpack what the seeds of these "soul sicknesses" are and how to inoculate ourselves. The case for hope!

Recent years have seen a drastic shift in how we address injustices, often veering into Cancel Culture. It's crucial to recognize the need for nuance and evolving alliances. Let's discuss the benefits and pitfalls of holding onto moral purity in our lives.

Don't despair! In challenging times, resilience is key. Let's stay grounded, focus on the present, and support each other in community. Together, we can navigate the long haul with strength and purpose. #Resilience #Community

🌟✨ Lighting a chalice daily in meditation for our faith leaders in Minneapolis. 🕯️💖 Let's hold them in our thoughts and hearts. This ritual symbolizes our collective support and love. Feel free to share your practices or join us in this moment of reflection!

🌟 Join us this Sunday, January 25 at 10:50 am for "Echoes & Endurance: Notes from Minneapolis" with Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern. Let's reflect on the unfolding events in Minneapolis, the lessons from our past, and the strength found in love and courage.

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern will explore the essence of leadership and its diverse forms through the inspiring stories of three remarkable members of our community. Let's discover how we can all lead powerfully in our own unique ways!

Join Rev. Laura Shennum on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 10:50 am for "The Parable of the Rainbow: Resisting Change." This service will delve into our relationship with change in multi-generational spaces, using the rainbow as a metaphor to offer a fresh perspective

“Resistance is a long, thin, soft noodle covered in pink sauce.”  At least, according to a two-year-old, it is.  Come explore the nourishing possibilities of resistance with Rev. Ranwa Hammamy from Side With Love as we begin the new year.

Join us for a magical Christmas Eve celebration on December 24th at 4:45 pm, featuring a heartwarming service led by Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern. Experience the joy of candles and carols in a perfect holiday atmosphere.

Join us for "The Transient and the Permanent in Unitarian Universalism: A Fire Communion" on December 28 with Ministerial Intern Mark Caswell. We'll reflect on Theodore Parker's 1840s insights, exploring permanence amidst change and transforming grief into hope.

#UnitarianUniversalism

Want to learn more about our faith community? Connect here: www.uusf.org/newcomer-inf... 🎄 Video description: congregants decorate boughs of greenery with festive and sparkly pieces, with audio of the congregation singing "Winter Solstice Chant."

🌌 Join us for the "Blue Holiday Service" on Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Led by Ministerial Intern Mark Caswell, this evening will honor those feeling the weight of the season, offering ritual and song in solidarity and grief.

Akane Ota sings the Aria: Amour! Viens aider ma faiblesse! by Camille Saint-Saëns. #unitarianuniversalist #churchmusic

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"The Art of Waiting"

Join us for a communal bread communion as we focus on sharing resources in these challenging times. Let's practice radical hospitality and gather as a community. Everyone is welcome! Bring your bread. Complete the link t.ly/Bread or email mcaswell@uusf.org.

Know why you live as you do. Be ready to give a reason for it. Want to learn more about our faith community? Connect here: www.uusf.org/newcomer-inf...

"The Spiritual Practice of Birding: A Journey With Christian Cooper" Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:50 am

Rami Bar-Niv performs his piece, Breezy Rider Rag, during the November 9, 2025 worship service. #ragtimepiano

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