By the time this issue of the Mt. Diablo UU Beacon is distributed, the 2023-2024 church year will have finally come to an end. Many of you might already be off on your summer adventures, and no doubt they will be much-deserved breaks in routine and opportunities for relaxation. Since our last message, we conducted…

Publication deadlines can sometimes be a nuisance. As I sit at my computer keyboard, I am aware of the many things about our congregational life for which the outcome remains at this moment unknown. What kind of budget shall we anticipate for the 2024-2025 church year? Who will be serving as its leaders? Will Rev.…

Here’s an interesting factoid for you about our fifth month. Did you know that in any given calendar year, no other month begins on the same day of the week as May 1, and no other month ends on the same day of the week as May 31? After you double-check me on this, here…

After two weekends full of affirming, joyful gathering, it is apparent that Together We Rise at MDUUC. And together, we can affirm our dedication to the future of this congregation with a pledge to support as we are able- through financial pledges, time, and talent.  Unlike other nonprofits and other religious denominations, MDUUC truly depends on member/friend contributions, as these comprise…

MDUUC’s Annual Celebration Sunday: Bridging to the FutureYou’re invited to a festive morning of togetherness THIS SUNDAY, March 26 as we celebrate our cherished, shared commitments to our UU covenants and each other. The day will start with a pancake brunch and an invitation to share sacred space in small breakout groups before service. This breakfast…

It is time to get creative. Let’s recognize who we are now — different from who we have been — and anticipate how we will change again in the future.  Evolution is the legacy of our living tradition.    MDUUC Board Message 2022 We often say that we value time, treasure, and talent. Time is…