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September 27 at 10:30 AM
“It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s JETPIG”
Rev. Tim Kutzmark
What the heck is a JETPIG?
And how will it help you explain Unitarian Universalism?
Join us for this exploration of our core UU values.
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Fall Congregational Meeting
Annual Fall Congregational Meeting on Oct. 18 after the Sunday Service (In-person and on Zoom). All church members are invited to attend this annual update on the church finances and other matters.
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It’s time to cast your vote for our "Volunteer of the Month"! Recognize a volunteer who has gone above and beyond in serving our church community. You can easily vote online by clicking the form link here. Let’s celebrate the amazing volunteers who make our church family so special! | | | |
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Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Alluvial Ave. for our Multicultural Potluck! All are welcome to join us in exploring world cultures in one of the best ways possible - through food! All are welcome, RSVPs at this link are appreciated but not required!
Questions? Contact Cecily at msc@uufresno.org.
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Do you love to read? Come read with others who love to read! Community of Readers will meet Thursday, October 1 from 4:00-5:00 in the sanctuary. Bring a book to read. We will have silent reading for 20 minutes, discuss with a partner, then repeat the process. Contact Kim at kafk@att.net with any questions. | | | |
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Coffee & Convo's with Cecily
Saturday, October 3rd, 10-11AM (every first Saturday of the month)
at Rumi Coffee (7406 N. Fresno, Fresno CA 93720)
Starting Saturday, September 5th from 10-11AM, newcomers are invited to join Cecily Callahan, our Coordinator of Community Life, for coffee at Rumi Coffee. This is a great time to ask questions about the church or the Unitarian Universalist faith in general. No RSVP needed, just show up! Cecily will be wearing her name tag! We'll give you $5 gift card so the coffee is on us. Questions? Email Cecily at msc@uufresno.org
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Fall Comfort Food Potluck
Sunday, October 11th, 12:00pm (after service)
What is your favorite fall comfort food? Bring it to church with you on October 11th while we enjoy a potluck full of autumn-y goodness!
Reminder: You do not have to bring a food to eat, all are welcome!
Questions? Contact Cecily at msc@uufresno.org.
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The famous UU Arts & Crafts Fair is returning November 1st! We still have space for a few more vendors, please spread the word to any artists and crafters you know. We are also looking for donations of handmade items for our “UU Table”. Want to help? Contact Alisha & Karin at uucraftfair@gmail.com or look for us in the breezeway on Sundays. | | | | |
Summer/Fall 2026 Adult Religious Exploration
Classes & Groups Are Open for Registration!
A new season and new adventures await!
Check out the full list of offerings on the brochure here:
2026 Summer/Fall Adult RE Brochure
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SUNDAY FILM: The Eternal Song
This Sunday, September 27, from 12:15 PM (live in Alluvial Ave. Sanctuary)
Facilitated by June and Bayard Taylor
This thought-provoking documentary reveals how modernity can sever our connection to nature, to one another, and to the ancestral realm—offering instead empty promises of salvation, unlimited consumption, economic growth, and individual happiness. As we are drawn into an intricate web of kinship and invited to honor the living presence of Mother Earth, a deeper remembrance begins to awaken. A sacred dance comes to life, and we begin to hear the eternal song of Life itself, calling us back to belonging.
Registration Requested.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 10 am to 12 noon. Want to grow your own lettuces? The Alluvial Community Garden is offering a workshop on Fall Vegetable Container Gardening. Bring a 12-inch-wide pot. We will provide everything else you need to plant your own container garden to take home. Limited spaces available. RSVP Michelle at michelle.delabarre@gmail.com no later than October 2nd. FREE | | | |
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Microaggressions: Small Moments, Big Impact
Facilitated by the Mosaic Makers Group
Sunday, October 4th at 12:15
What are microaggressions, and why do they matter? Join the Mosaic Makers Group for an engaging workshop exploring the subtle ways bias can show up in everyday interactions. Through discussion and reflection, participants will gain practical tools for recognizing microaggressions, responding with care, and helping build a more inclusive and welcoming community. All are welcome, regardless of prior experience with the topic. Light lunch will be provided. Registration requested
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Racial and Non-Binary/Trans Sensitivity Training
Join Cecily on Tuesday, October 6 from 2:00-3:30pm to discuss how we as a mostly white, cis-gendered congregation, can be more welcoming to others and learn how to become a more beloved community. RSVP to Cecily at msc@uufresno.org
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What the Heck is Zoroastrianism?
Wednesday, October 7 and 14 (two sessions)
10:00 AM (Sanctuary) or 6:30 PM (Zoom)
Facilitated by Rev. Tim Kutzmark. Created by nomads who settled in Iran three and a half thousand years ago, it was the region's primary religion until it was vanquished by Islam. It is considered the first monotheistic religion (one God) and introduced the concepts of “good” and “evil” that still impact us today. We’ll explore Zoroastrian history and beliefs and see what spiritual wisdom it offers for our own spiritual journey. Brief, simple readings will be required (or audio of the same). Registration requested
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Enter the UU Universe! Our podcast explores life, meaning, and progressive spirituality with a compilation of some of our most spiritual and culturally relevant sermons. Click to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, or Podbean | | | |
All Zoom links are accessible through our church calendar (www.uufresno.org/calendar) and are sent out at the beginning of each month in our This Month at Church Email. If you have any questions please contact aa@uufresno.org. | | | |
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Mosaic Makers Lending Library Book of the Month
Under a Future Sky by Brynn Saito
is a collection of poems at once elegiac and celebratory. The author draws upon her own family history and her observation of current intergenerational impacts, all with a deep appreciation of the landscapes and other elements of nature in which they reside.
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Interested in Social Justice here at UU Fresno? Meet the new leader of our Social Justice Team, Josh Grant. Josh will be available at a table during coffee hour after services in September. He would love to hear your thoughts on Social Justice and needs your participation in a survey that will help shape the future of our Social Justice Team! Questions? Email Josh at socialjustice@uufresno.org | | | |
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Mayor Dyer attending our USJ Assembly on October 19, 6:00–7:30
PM at Westside Church of God!
Big moment! Elected officials sharing the room with USJ members
Our community is organized, united, and ready to act! People power works when we show up.
*Sunday after service we will have a USJ table for more info.
Laurie Tidyman-Jones (ltj007@gmail.com)
Steve Sacks (johnsonsacks1@gmail.com)
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Lithop, October 3rd, 2026, 12:00-12:45pm
Join our very own Steve Hay, who will be reading an excerpt from his book Burst of Empathy, at Mi Cafesito Van Ness
(1495 N. Van Ness Ave in Fresno)
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Join Rev. Tim and the Interfaith Alliance of Central CA at Saint James Episcopal Cathedral, Fresno, CA Saturday, October 3 • 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
"E Pluribus Unum":
Celebrating Our Nation's Religious & Cultural Diversity
As our nation marks 250 years, we gather as neighbors and faith communities to celebrate the cultural and religious diversity that strengthens our shared life here in the Central Valley. Through interfaith prayer, music, conversation, and a shared meal, this event will bring us together to nurture relationships and trust. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided. Please bring a vegetarian side dish or dessert to share!
RSVP by Friday, September 25! Click link to RSVP.
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The Pastoral Care Team is available to serve congregants with short-term needs. For more information regarding the services we offer, visit the UUCF website by clicking here. To contact the officer on duty, call 559-322-6146 ext 16. | | | |
Hearing Assistive Devices are available at the Sound Booth for those attending Sunday services who require assistance in hearing spoken words, and, in particular, sung lyrics. The audio feed to the devices has been set so that vocalists will be prominent. | | | |
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Cash App is a convenient way to send money to Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno right from your phone.
Please be sure to note what your donation is for, ex. Plate donation, 24-25 Pledge, Social Justice 2nd Sun., etc.
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