Dear UUJMCA Community, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and share with you my reflection on Christmas in 2021. Christmas for us as Unitarian Universalists is often a mixed bag of emotions. For some it is a time to hold onto or rekindle traditions of the past with family and friends that are deeply rooted in […]
Winter Solstice Reflection on Racism
Dear UUJMCA Community, Merry Solstice! During this time of year in many of our UU communities we talk about passing through the dark to the light. It is a time when we look forward to longer days and shorter nights. Leaving the darkness behind and entering the light seems to be the center of this time of year. As a […]
Gathering Together in Hope for 2022
Thinking back to the beginning of 2021 and the despair we were feeling about the future, it is hard to believe that we are still facing many of those same challenges. Even though the spread of COVID-19 has been slowed by the vaccine and social awareness surrounding ways to make our communities safer, it seems as though we will be […]
Reimagine CommUUnity
The UU Justice Ministry of California is laying the groundwork for an intentional 2022, filled with new ways to connect justice leaders, critical resources for congregations, and invaluable training for our youth, UUs, and those aligned in principle. As we begin to look back on 2021, we are grateful for the relationships and partnerships that we have forged while working tirelessly for […]
Happy Chalica 2021
December 6 – 13, 2021 Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We affirm and promote: 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 4th Principle: […]
Youth Virtual Worship
We are happy to announce our newest collaboration with the The Mountain Top: A BIPOC UU Community and Colorado UUs United for Racial Justice on a new monthly Saturday evening Youth Virtual Worship time together. December 11, 2021 @ 6pm PT (7pm MT) This worship is open to ALL youth. Come worship with us and join us as we talk […]
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, it’s one of the biggest giving days of the entire year. This global day of giving reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity. We acknowledge the many worthy causes that ask for your support and appreciate your consideration of our Justice Ministry. We are setting a Giving Tuesday goal to raise $10,000 to strengthen our ministries towards […]
We Are Grateful!
Friend, Did you know that UUJMCA covers 80%-100% of programming fees? We believe in empowering UUs and those aligned in principles with the resources, community, and support to change the policies and structures that inhibit human development, harm the environment and destroy communities. But we need you as partners! We have a goal to reach $10,000 this #GivingTuesday to sustain […]
Happy Chanukah
Happy #Chanukah to all from UUJMCA. May your time with family & friends be filled live light! #reimaginecommuunity
Native American Heritage Day
Today we are called to reflect and celebrate the long, wondrous and beautiful histories of Native Americans and all indigenous peoples. #ReimagineCommUUnity