Sunday, September 12

9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services – "Reflection: Who Are We?" Revs. Bill and Barbara Hamilton-Holway and Chris Holton Jablonski - Welcome Intern Minister Darcy Baxter! A reception for Darcy in the Atrium immediately follows the 11 a.m. service.

10:00 a.m. Personal Theology - Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man, and In the Absence of God: Dwelling in the Presence of the Sacred:"Elemental Sacred Emotions."

12:30 p.m. Humanist Connection - "The Right to Privacy in the Age of Facebook", Safir Room

Monday, September 13

9:00 a.m. MEDITATION INSTRUCTION for women, Monday mornings from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m., preceding the regular women's meditation group. Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11. Suggested donation: $20, all proceeds benefit the church. For more information contact Kendra Smith.

Wednesday, September 15

7:00 p.m.Study Group on Personal Myth and the Sacred led by Richard Stromer (510- 682-6302). (This year studying Joseph Campbell's PBS series.) Open to ongoing students and others by Dr. Stromer's permission.

7:00 p.m. Applied UU Buddhism led by Lynnette Delgado and Barbara Seabridge, September 15 – October 20. If there is sufficient interest, the group will continue meeting. Suggested fee: $30.00

7:00 p.m. Insight Astrology with Carol Carlisle. Spend an evening under the influence of the Stars. We will focus on the ever-changing cosmos and how we can best take care of ourselves as Shift Happens! No prior knowledge of astrology needed. To sign up, visit Carol's blog, Carolisle. Everyone is welcome, drop-ins OK. $10 suggested donation per class. You may want to bring your journal to keep track of your intentions and meditations. Check kiosk for room assignment.

Thursday, September 16

5:30 p.m. Thursday Night Supper, Worship and Program: Join members of your beloved community for wonderful meals and stimulating conversations! Tonight's worship at 7:00 p.m. will be led by Rev. Barbara Hamilton-Holway and Markate Daly, a member of our Board of Trustees. Our program at 7:30 p.m., is presented by Rev. Chris, "Our Lived Theology." Come one, come all! Sign up on Sunday, Sept. 12 in the Atrium or by email to reserve your place at the table!

Saturday, September 18

Dining for Dollars Fall Festival: Help kick off the year with a Saturday night party at UUCB on September 18th, 6-9 p.m . Traditional American supper, music, cake walk, auction bidding and more! Suggested donation: $20, adults; $10, children/low income/volunteers. Stop by the Fundraising table on Sundays or contact Ann Harlow.

NEW DEADLINES FOR UUCB ANNOUNCEMENTS: New for 2010-11, UUCB’s Weekly Announcements will now be sent out on Wednesdays. Deadline for submitting items for inclusion is now Tuesday at 10 a.m.

HELP!!! GRIP is feeding lunch to 270 people a day and has an ongoing for food, especially canned vegetables! Please bring your donations to UUCB on Sundays. Contact Dorothy Herzberg, Ray Westergard, or Judy Abel. Thank You!

The Sunday Snack Table needs help! Please volunteer for at least 1-1/2 hours per month, or even every other month. Food donations are also welcome. Contact Ann Harlow.

UUCB Anniversary Celebration: Looking Back – Looking Forward. A group of UUCB Past Presidents has formed a working group to help UUCB prepare for and conduct appropriate anniversary activities in recognition in 2011 of UUCB’s 50 years on the Hill and 120 years as a congregation. 2011 is also the 50th anniversary year of the UUA. The work group is open to any UUCB member who wants to add their talent to this effort. If you are interested, please send your name, contact information and interest to Patrick Cullinane.