Laughing at God: Religious Satire in Terry Pratchett's "Small Gods"
May 14, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85721823178?pwd=TjZEVDFKMFBPc3MxdURoNmo5YStiQT09
Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for a 12-week exploration of religious satire in Terry Pratchett's novel, Small Gods. No previous knowledge of Pratchett's writing is required to understand this stand-alone book.
"Small Gods is the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, published in 1992. It tells the origin of the god Om, and his relations with his prophet, the reformer Brutha. In the process, it satirizes religious institutions, people, and practices, and the role of religion in political life." According to the book's blurb, "Lost in the chill deeps of space between the galaxies, it sails on forever, a flat, circular world carried on the back of a giant turtleâ Discworld âa land where the unexpected can be expected. Where the strangest things happen to the nicest people. Like Brutha, a simple lad who only wants to tend his melon patch. Until one day he hears the voice of a god calling his name. A small god, to be sure. But bossy as Hell."
Registration is not required, but if you are sure you are coming, you can email revamy@ucdsm.org and let her know.
Children's Chapel
May 16, 2021 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Children's Chapel is a 30-minute church experience for children pre-K through 5th grade. Led by Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw, DFF Devon McClurken, and Sing and Play the UU Way staff Nancy Bratt and William Esty, children sing our chalice lighting song, learn new hymns which they accompany on their drums, noisemakers, and kazoos, listen to a sermon by Rev. Amy, practice meditation with Devon, and participate in a craft or project.
See Facebook for Zoom link https://www.facebook.com/ucdsm.re/
Humanism Book Discussion
May 16, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
SNL Jr.
May 16, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Julie Morocho leads our younger children in a fun hour of crafts, songs, and much more. Designed to promote connection and fun among the pre-K-2nd graders (though anyone can come.)
Past recordings found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7T_RAQun76pFAkmFAjFAun2rdG7dpPdFsEtpfU_2kY/edit
Monday Night Pagan Social
May 17, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83985178192?pwd=S0wxRGZOUkhuSjBXNEM0NkZFZmREUT09
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
May 17, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Sing and Play
May 19, 2021 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Sing and Play the UU Way is a program that teaches children UU values and church participation though music and theater. William Esty, a former teacher at the Milwaukee's First Stage Program, uses basic theater exercises and play to teach clear speech and dramatic movement. Nancy Bratt teaches UU appropriate songs, basic melody making, rhythm, and simple instrument creation. The children sing, play their kazoos, drums, and noisemakers, and practice clear speaking skills.
Endowment Committee
May 19, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 20, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Laughing at God: Religious Satire in Terry Pratchett's "Small Gods"
May 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85721823178?pwd=TjZEVDFKMFBPc3MxdURoNmo5YStiQT09
Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for a 12-week exploration of religious satire in Terry Pratchett's novel, Small Gods. No previous knowledge of Pratchett's writing is required to understand this stand-alone book.
"Small Gods is the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, published in 1992. It tells the origin of the god Om, and his relations with his prophet, the reformer Brutha. In the process, it satirizes religious institutions, people, and practices, and the role of religion in political life." According to the book's blurb, "Lost in the chill deeps of space between the galaxies, it sails on forever, a flat, circular world carried on the back of a giant turtleâ Discworld âa land where the unexpected can be expected. Where the strangest things happen to the nicest people. Like Brutha, a simple lad who only wants to tend his melon patch. Until one day he hears the voice of a god calling his name. A small god, to be sure. But bossy as Hell."
Registration is not required, but if you are sure you are coming, you can email revamy@ucdsm.org and let her know.
Volunteer Spring Clean and Weed
May 22, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
It’s that time of year again when hope springs anew, flowers bloom and weeds abound. The Unitarian Church Grounds Council is planning a spring work day to rake and weed 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 (less than 10 to a group), and we will wear masks and socially distance, following all covid safety guidelines. The downstairs bathroom will be available for volunteers, one person at a time. Water and snacks will be supplied.
Please come and help if you can! We’ll work rain or shine, 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 (we think), and several species of birds, as well as other critters. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
Please rsvp to Diane Ford if you can help: grounds@ucdsm.org
Children's Chapel
May 23, 2021 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Children's Chapel is a 30-minute church experience for children pre-K through 5th grade. Led by Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw, DFF Devon McClurken, and Sing and Play the UU Way staff Nancy Bratt and William Esty, children sing our chalice lighting song, learn new hymns which they accompany on their drums, noisemakers, and kazoos, listen to a sermon by Rev. Amy, practice meditation with Devon, and participate in a craft or project.
See Facebook for Zoom link https://www.facebook.com/ucdsm.re/
Playground Renovation
May 23, 2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will begin working on renovating the playground on Sunday, May 23, 2021 and your help is needed.
Work days and times will be:
Sunday, May 23, 1-4 pm: Removal of existing structures; collection of logs for stepping/climbing areas; clean-up of existing play area.
Sunday, May 30, 1-4 pm: Build new structures and set them in concrete.
Saturday, June 5, 9-11 am: Paint the structures and final clean up.
For those who want to help, but unable to do heavy physical labor, we have jobs for you too! There are several planters that need to be weeded and replanted with flowers! Please bring your own tools, gloves, sunscreen, water and snacks.
SNL Jr.
May 23, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Julie Morocho leads our younger children in a fun hour of crafts, songs, and much more. Designed to promote connection and fun among the pre-K-2nd graders (though anyone can come.)
Past recordings found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7T_RAQun76pFAkmFAjFAun2rdG7dpPdFsEtpfU_2kY/edit
Monday Night Pagan Social
May 24, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83985178192?pwd=S0wxRGZOUkhuSjBXNEM0NkZFZmREUT09
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
May 24, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
May 25, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Beyond Widening the Circle
May 25, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This year we spent 12 weeks reading and exploring the UUA's Widening the Circle of Concern report. So, where do we go from here?
Join Rev. Amy and some members of the Board on May 11th and 25th at 6pm to hear about current plans for next year and to propose ideas of your own! Both meetings will us the same ZOOM link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89688345277?pwd=WXFuSXpOT0hsdkxRdkc5UXQzb2F3QT09
Sing and Play
May 26, 2021 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Sing and Play the UU Way is a program that teaches children UU values and church participation though music and theater. William Esty, a former teacher at the Milwaukee's First Stage Program, uses basic theater exercises and play to teach clear speech and dramatic movement. Nancy Bratt teaches UU appropriate songs, basic melody making, rhythm, and simple instrument creation. The children sing, play their kazoos, drums, and noisemakers, and practice clear speaking skills.
Children's Chapel
May 30, 2021 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Children's Chapel is a 30-minute church experience for children pre-K through 5th grade. Led by Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw, DFF Devon McClurken, and Sing and Play the UU Way staff Nancy Bratt and William Esty, children sing our chalice lighting song, learn new hymns which they accompany on their drums, noisemakers, and kazoos, listen to a sermon by Rev. Amy, practice meditation with Devon, and participate in a craft or project.
See Facebook for Zoom link https://www.facebook.com/ucdsm.re/
Playground Renovation
May 30, 2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will begin working on renovating the playground on Sunday, May 23, 2021 and your help is needed.
Work days and times will be:
Sunday, May 23, 1-4 pm: Removal of existing structures; collection of logs for stepping/climbing areas; clean-up of existing play area.
Sunday, May 30, 1-4 pm: Build new structures and set them in concrete.
Saturday, June 5, 9-11 am: Paint the structures and final clean up.
For those who want to help, but unable to do heavy physical labor, we have jobs for you too! There are several planters that need to be weeded and replanted with flowers! Please bring your own tools, gloves, sunscreen, water and snacks.
SNL Jr.
May 30, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Julie Morocho leads our younger children in a fun hour of crafts, songs, and much more. Designed to promote connection and fun among the pre-K-2nd graders (though anyone can come.)
Past recordings found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7T_RAQun76pFAkmFAjFAun2rdG7dpPdFsEtpfU_2kY/edit
Awakening Heart Sangha
May 31, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
June 2, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
June 3, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Aging to Saging Presentation
June 3, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10 Warning Signs Description
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.
During the program we will discuss:
- Typical age-related changes.
- Common signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Tips for how to approach someone about memory concerns.
- The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis.
- Possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process.
- Helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Transgender Alliance Group Meeting
June 4, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Zoom meeting to discuss the reinvigorating and restarting of our own Transgender Alliance Group (TAG) at UCDSM. Please join us as we discuss the role TAG can play in our First Unitarian community and in the wider world.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85427193297?pwd=ZFoxS2kyQ0tDQjc2M0lENm14R0Vjdz09
Playground Renovation
June 5, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am
We will begin working on renovating the playground on Sunday, May 23, 2021 and your help is needed.
Work days and times will be:
Sunday, May 23, 1-4 pm: Removal of existing structures; collection of logs for stepping/climbing areas; clean-up of existing play area.
Sunday, May 30, 1-4 pm: Build new structures and set them in concrete.
Saturday, June 5, 9-11 am: Paint the structures and final clean up.
For those who want to help, but unable to do heavy physical labor, we have jobs for you too! There are several planters that need to be weeded and replanted with flowers! Please bring your own tools, gloves, sunscreen, water and snacks.
Awakening Heart Sangha
June 7, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
June 8, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Aging to Saging Presentation
June 10, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Effective Communication Strategies
Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84856191676
Humanism Book Discussion
June 13, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
Monday Night Pagan Social
June 14, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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
June 14, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Soul Matters
June 15, 2021 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Soul Matters meeting in Griffin Hall.
Endowment Committee
June 16, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
June 17, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
June 20, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
June 21, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Monday Night Pagan Social
June 28, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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
June 28, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
June 29, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Humanist Event
June 30, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jone Johnson-Lewis, Leader, Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture
Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org for more information.
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
July 1, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
July 4, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
July 5, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
July 7, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Monday Night Pagan Social
July 12, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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
July 12, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
July 13, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 15, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
July 18, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
July 19, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
July 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Monday Night Pagan Social
July 26, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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
July 26, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
July 27, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Humanism Book Discussion
August 1, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
August 2, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
August 4, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
August 5, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Monday Night Pagan Social
August 9, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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
August 9, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
August 10, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Humanism Book Discussion
August 15, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
August 16, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
August 18, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
August 19, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Monday Night Pagan Social
August 23, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
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
August 23, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
August 30, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
August 31, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Bent Needles
September 1, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
September 2, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
September 5, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
September 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
September 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
September 14, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Endowment Committee
September 15, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 16, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
September 19, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
September 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
September 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
September 28, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Humanism Book Discussion
October 3, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
October 4, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
October 6, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
October 7, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
October 11, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
October 12, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Humanism Book Discussion
October 17, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
October 18, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
October 20, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
October 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
October 25, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
October 26, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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
November 1, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
November 3, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
November 4, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
November 7, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
November 8, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
November 9, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Awakening Heart Sangha
November 15, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
November 17, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 18, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
November 21, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
November 22, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
November 29, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
November 30, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Bent Needles
December 1, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
December 2, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
December 5, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
December 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
December 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
December 14, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Endowment Committee
December 15, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
December 16, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
December 19, 2021 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
December 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
December 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
December 28, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Humanism Book Discussion
January 2, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
January 3, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
January 5, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
January 6, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
January 10, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
January 11, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Humanism Book Discussion
January 16, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
January 17, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
January 19, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
January 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
January 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
January 25, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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
January 31, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
February 2, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
February 3, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
February 6, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
February 7, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
February 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Awakening Heart Sangha
February 14, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
February 16, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
February 17, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
February 20, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
February 21, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
February 22, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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
February 28, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
March 2, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
March 3, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
March 6, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
March 7, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
March 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Awakening Heart Sangha
March 14, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
March 16, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
March 17, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
March 20, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
March 21, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
March 28, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
March 29, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Humanism Book Discussion
April 3, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
April 4, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
April 6, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
April 7, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
April 11, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
April 12, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Humanism Book Discussion
April 17, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
April 18, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
April 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
April 21, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
April 25, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
April 26, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Humanism Book Discussion
May 1, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
May 2, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Bent Needles
May 4, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
May 5, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
May 9, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
UU Women's Lunch Bunch
May 10, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123901222?pwd=Y0htSTZUMml3aHY0M1N6NWtEVmZVUT09). Feel free to eat ahead of time or while we chat. All UU women are welcome to join in the conversation.
Contact: Barb Royal womenslunch@ucdsm.org.
Humanism Book Discussion
May 15, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
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
May 16, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Endowment Committee
May 18, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641468294?pwd=VGRkem5BV21adjdFS3prSVpHOUM1QT09
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 19, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
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/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Awakening Heart Sangha
May 23, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Awakening Heart Sangha
May 30, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
A Word With You
May 31, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
“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.
Bent Needles
June 1, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Board of Trustees Informal Gathering
June 2, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Monthly meeting focusing on visioning and pandemic related issues.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/623527232?pwd=OGExY1R3L2NScHJ1Zy82NmNkWXU4QT09
Contact: Rev. Amy
Humanism Book Discussion
June 5, 2022 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Zoom
Send a note to Dian Curran at HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.
Contact: Dian Curran/Al Powers
Awakening Heart Sangha
June 6, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.