Church Calendar

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

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Join us for a weekly chat with other Pagans as we talk about Sabbats, Full Moons, Tarot, Astrology, Mystic Dreams, book recommendations, articles we've read Pagan websites, and other Pagan-y stuff as we move through these weeks of Social Distancing. We want to meet you! Please join us and tell us about your Pagan path and your spiritual journey!

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

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The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

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Contact: Rev. Amy

It’s that time of year again when weeds abound. The Unitarian Church Grounds Council is planning a work day to weed and clean up the various gardens and walkways on the church grounds, and we need some folks to help for a couple of hours. 

We will assign small groups to the different work areas and follow all current covid safety guidelines provided by the church. The downstairs bathroom will be available for volunteers. Water and snacks will be supplied.

Please come and help if you can! We’ll work rain or shine, in heat and humidity, so dress accordingly. Bring work gloves and extra rakes, pruners and weeding tools if you have them. (We also have a supply of tools at the church.) You might see the fox, the badger family, beavers and several species of birds, as well as other critters. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

Please rsvp grounds@ucdsm.org if you can come.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

The UU Women’s Lunch Bunch is returning to in-person gatherings starting in July!

FireCreek Grill - 800 S 50th St., WDM (at least for this 1st gathering)

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required 
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org by Sat. 07/17/21

Green Sanctuary is beginning at First Unitarian Church! Please join us for an organizational meeting on Zoom.

Click to join the Green Sanctuary organizational meeting

Please contact Ron Heideman at green@ucdsm.org for more information.

Watch Party at Stine Barn, 4000 Turnberry Dr.

Contact: Al Powers

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Dr. Antony Fauci, recipient of the 2021 Humanist of the Year award at 3:30 PM

Register at https://conference.americanhumanist.org/index.php/schedule2021

Contact: Al Powers

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83088850230?pwd=UzgyLy9jcTBueWEvSXB6d3o5ajlDZz09

Join us for a weekly chat with other Pagans as we talk about Sabbats, Full Moons, Tarot, Astrology, Mystic Dreams, book recommendations, articles we've read Pagan websites, and other Pagan-y stuff as we move through these weeks of Social Distancing. We want to meet you! Please join us and tell us about your Pagan path and your spiritual journey!

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, along with other peace and faith groups in the community, are sponsoring Moving Beyond Suffering to Hope – No More Nukes, the annual Hiroshima – Nagasaki Memorial Event of the US bombing of the two Japanese cities. We come together to grieve and remember the impact of war and nuclear weapons, with the resolve of ending their use. This year we are sponsoring two events. On Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. we will host our traditional memorial service including reflections, poetry, music, and the traditional ringing of the bell and placement of flowers at the Japanese Bell, on the State Capitol Complex. (West of the Iowa Judicial Branch Bldg, 1111 E. Court Ave. DM.) Please bring lawn chairs anda flower to place at the bell.

On Sunday, August 8th from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Channing Hall, we will feature a presentation by Global Zero on their campaign to secure international commitments to a No First Strike Policy, a presentation by National Iranian American Council (NIAC) regarding an update on the reinstatement of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), known also as the Iran nuclear deal. Following these zoom presentations local organizers will offer comments on related work and next steps to include a call to action. We hope you can join us.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83088850230?pwd=UzgyLy9jcTBueWEvSXB6d3o5ajlDZz09

Join us for a weekly chat with other Pagans as we talk about Sabbats, Full Moons, Tarot, Astrology, Mystic Dreams, book recommendations, articles we've read Pagan websites, and other Pagan-y stuff as we move through these weeks of Social Distancing. We want to meet you! Please join us and tell us about your Pagan path and your spiritual journey!

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

No meeting this month! See you in September!

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83088850230?pwd=UzgyLy9jcTBueWEvSXB6d3o5ajlDZz09

Join us for a weekly chat with other Pagans as we talk about Sabbats, Full Moons, Tarot, Astrology, Mystic Dreams, book recommendations, articles we've read Pagan websites, and other Pagan-y stuff as we move through these weeks of Social Distancing. We want to meet you! Please join us and tell us about your Pagan path and your spiritual journey!

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

Meeting at:  FireCreekGrill - 800 S 50th St., WDM

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

This group is for individuals who love to do needlework of all kinds. If you crochet, cross-stitch, knit or weave, you’ll want to join Bent Needles.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493074847?pwd=RkczSTRYb2V5OFY2UWpTT2cxblpXQT09

Contact: Lyra Halsten, membership@ucdsm.org

Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746475940?pwd=RkxQemJyQmFBb1ZEKzcxdFJqcndaQT09

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for the link.

Book Discussion contact is Dian Curran. (Send a note to Dian at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.)

Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers

Email: HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

We’re hoping you’re all vaccinated and ready to be together again.

RSVP Required by Saturday before the luncheon to: womenslunch@ucdsm.org  (Barb Royal)

The UCDSM Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss the needs and actions of the church and all formal church business. On other Thursdays the Board meets briefly to discuss the Covid pandemic and to do visioning and planning work. All meetings are open to anyone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83586021182?pwd=TlBiUEpGSEhuSVJUNnFlNXN5aHgyZz09 

Contact: Rev. Amy

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’. All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. Chairs will be provided. If you prefer a meditation cushion, you are free to bring your own. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to help set up chairs.At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for link

Email dre@ucdsm.org for link.

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am at the patio area in our church, eat lunch, do check-ins, and discuss topics presented just by one word. The topics vary from environment to personalities. Currently we have five members regularly attending, and would love to share this opportunity with up to five more people. (If the weather is inclement, we will have our meeting on Zoom.) 

Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.