Announcements
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UUFRC Redwood Circle Zine Issue 17 September 2023
September 15, 2023Click here to view the PDF filemore...Share the Plate with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley on September 17
September 14, 2023UUFRC has had a long standing relationship with Second Harvest, and it is eminently worthy of our financial support, along with our volunteer efforts. Founded in 1974, it is one of the largest food banks in the country and has consistently received a 4/4 star rating ...more...Board Meeting Minutes for July 25, 2023
August 31, 2023UUFRC Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 25, 2023 Location: UUFRC Trustees Attending: Peter Hartzell, Ed Vaughan, Lori Longo, Susie Idzik, Jason Laderman-Jones, Gregory Gee Trustees Absent: Brian Ferguson (non-voting), Erika Pretell Guests: Dick Edminister, Treasurer *Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm opening words from Peter. Peter Hartzell chaired the ...more...Program Council Meeting, August 20, 2023
August 21, 20232023 08 20 PC Agenda & Minutes.docxDownloadmore...Board Meeting Minutes for June 20, 2023
August 18, 2023UUFRC Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023 Location: UUFRC Sanctuary Trustees Attending: Brian Ferguson (non-voting), Peter Hartzell, Rob Davis, Jeanne DeShazo, Dick Edminster, Jason Laderman-Jones, Lori Longo Trustees Absent: Erika Pretell Guests: Susie Idzik, Ed Vaughan Peter Hartzell chaired the meeting and Jeanne DeShazo acted as recording secretary for ...more...Share the Plate with CORA on August 20
August 16, 2023Intimate partner abuse affects our entire community: one in four women, one in seven men and one in two transgender individuals here in San Mateo County will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. With numbers like this, it’s all but certain that someone we know ...more...Share the Plate with St. Francis Center of Redwood City on July 16
July 11, 2023In the words of nominator John Anning, the St. Francis Center in Redwood City is “local, practical, and proven. I have a dear friend whose whole family was saved from homelessness through the intervention of the St Francis Center, and UUFRC has done several clothing ...more...Reforming the Program Council in Support of the Strategic Implementation
June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 UUFRC,As a wrap up to a productive year regarding UUFRC’s strategy, and to follow up on comments I made at the Annual Meeting, here’s a summary of what you can expect this upcoming year and how you can engage with the ongoing implementation ...more...Bicycle Ride to End Homelessness
June 20, 2023Join riders from the UU Fellowship of Redwood City and the San Mateo UUs on August 26 for a fun bicycle ride to support programs helping homeless people here in San Mateo County. The ride starts at the VMWare Campus in Palo Alto on Saturday, August ...more...Share the Plate with Upward Scholars on June 18
June 9, 2023Imagine arriving in the US as an adult immigrant to make a better life for yourself and your family – but you don’t speak English. You get stuck in a low-wage job (or even multiple jobs) without much opportunity to advance. When you enroll at the adult ...more...Board Meeting Minutes for April 25, 2023
June 8, 2023UUFRC Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Location: UUFRC Sanctuary Trustees Attending: Brian Ferguson (non-voting), Peter Hartzell, Rob Davis, Jeanne DeShazo, Dick Edminster, Jason Laderman-Jones, Erika Pretell Trustees Absent: Lori Longo Guests: None Peter Hartzell chaired the meeting and Erika Pretell acted as secretary for the meeting. Call to order ...more...Share The Plate Recipients for 2023-2024
June 5, 2023Each year since 2006, the Social Action Committee solicits nominations for non-profit organizations to which UUFRC will give one week’s Sunday collection. The following 10 organizations were selected for 2023 – 2024: Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse Faith in Action Bay Area GRIP Training Institute One Life Counseling Center Puente De La ...more...UUFRC Redwood Circle Zine Issue 16 May 2023
May 24, 2023Click here to view the PDF filemore...Program Council Minutes 4/4/2023 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. In Person
May 4, 2023Attendees: Alex, Martha, Sally, Joyce, Rob, Brian (absent: Anna) Guests: DeeDee Stovel, Chris Stovall PC Cluster Groups Operations (Alex): Building, Committee on Ministries, Communications, CUUE Congregational Life (Joyce): Caring, Connections, Pastoral Care Team Justice and Outreach (Sally): Social Action, Roosevelt Tutoring, Interfaith Food Distribution Sunday Services (Martha): MOCA, Music, Worship Faith Formation(Anna): Chalice ...more...Vote for Share-the-Plate Offerings in 2023-24
May 3, 2023Each month our UU Fellowship dedicates one “Share the Plate” Sunday offering to a non-profit group selected by us. For the 12 available slots, ten are voted on by the congregation, one is Minister’s Choice, and one is for emergency collections. We have 16 nominees ...more...Board Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2023
May 2, 2023UUFRC Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 28, 2023 Location: UUFRC Sanctuary Trustees Attending: Brian Ferguson (non-voting), Peter Hartzell, Rob Davis, Jeanne DeShazo, Dick Edminster, Jason Laderman-Jones, Lori Longo, Erika Pretell Trustees Absent: None Guests: Jen Bahr-Davidson, DeeDee Stovel Peter Hartzell chaired the meeting and Erika Pretell acted as secretary for ...more...Program Council Minutes 3/7/2023 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. In the Sanctuary
April 18, 2023Attendees: Anna, Alex, Martha, Rob, Joyce, Sally Absent: Brian PC Cluster Groups Operations (Alex): Building, Committee on Ministries, Communications, CUUE Congregational Life (Joyce): Caring, Connections, Pastoral Care Team Justice and Outreach (Sally): Social Action, Roosevelt Tutoring, Interfaith Food Distribution Sunday Services (Martha): MOCA, Music, Worship Faith Formation (Anna): Chalice Circles, The Learning Journey, ...more...Board Meeting Minutes for February 28, 2023
April 17, 2023UUFRC Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes February 28, 2023 Location: Via Zoom Trustees Attending: Brian Ferguson (non-voting), Peter Hartzell, Rob Davis, Dick Edminster, Jason Laderman, Erika Pretell Trustees Absent: Jeanne DeShazo Guests: Maeve Knoth, Marianna Raymond, Sally Mentzer, JoAn Vaughan, Chris Stovall Peter Hartzell chaired the meeting and Erika Pretell acted ...more...Share the Plate with Sonrisas Dental Health on April 16
April 12, 2023Sonrisas Dental Health is a non-profit dental center dedicated to providing access to quality dental care and oral health education to our community, working to improve the health of our community members through culturally sensitive, integrated care, with a focus on disease prevention. 70% of patient visits at ...more...April 16th “Bring-A-Friend” Sunday
April 6, 2023As part of our Outreach & Marketing efforts, UUFRC will hold a “Bring-A-Friend Sunday” service on April 16th. You’re encouraged to invite someone you know who might enjoy becoming connected to UUFRC. The goal is for all of us to help spread the word about ...more...