October 25 at 10:30 AM

“My Unsung Hero”

All Ages Service

Annual Serve Gratefully Sunday

Rev. Tim Kutzmark



None of us are solely self-made.

We are because others who saw us, helped us, or guided us.

Join us for more reflections on the sometimes-forgotten people

who shared the journey and touched our lives.

Our October BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Meeting will happen this Sunday, October 25th 12:15 PM (after service) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community members are invited to conversate and connect.

https://zoom.us/j/93721259719?pwd=L9h3HGZoebrbyYu2etiCVmzEaDz2vS.1

Meeting Passcode = zoom

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.

Coffee & Convo's with Cecily

 Saturday, November 7th, 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

Hello everyone! We’re excited to share that Chalice Circles are starting back up in October! We’re really glad you’re here, and this is a great time to join a circle.

It’s a wonderful way to deepen your spiritual life while getting to know a small group of people in a meaningful way.

Chalice Circle Options

Tuesday – 10:30 AM | Zoom

Facilitator: Patty Bennett

This group meets every Tuesday, with the Chalice Circle curriculum discussed twice each month.

Tuesday – 10:00 AM | In Person – Alluvial Ave

Facilitator: Christine Myers

Wednesday – 7:00 PM | Zoom

Facilitator: Rachel Andréz

Friday – 9:30 AM | In Person – Alluvial Ave

Facilitators: Edith Barnette & Carol Cramer

Chalice Circles usually meet during the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month.

Interested in Joining? Please email Rachel Andréz at dll@uufresno and let me know which meeting time works best for you, along with a second preference if possible.

SUNDAY FILM: “Chisolm ‘72: Unbought and Unbossed”

This Sunday, Oct 25, from 12:15 PM (live in Alluvial Ave. Sanctuary)

Facilitated by Rev. Tim Kutzmark

As we vote in the mid-term elections, we screen the first documentary on Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and her campaign to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in 1972. Chisholm asked People of Color, feminists, and young voters for their support to “reshape our society and take control of our destiny.”  A light lunch will be served. 

Registration appreciated.

Exploring Your Spiritual Journey (For Newcomers)

This Sunday, October 25, from 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM (Sanctuary and Zoom)

Facilitated by Cecily Callahan

Join Rev. Tim and Cecily for an engaging exploration of our personal spiritual journey. Unitarian Universalists believe that each human life is sacred and that our spiritual beliefs evolve over time. We are shaped by experiences and insights that cause us to grow, deepen, and change over our lifetime. This session is perfect for those who are new to Unitarian Universalism. Registration requested.

Exploring the Buddhist Wisdom of Pema Chodron

Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM (On Zoom)

Facilitated by Robert Mitchell

Pema Chodron is a Buddhist nun at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. She “has a stunning gift for expressing the Buddhist teachings in straightforward terms that resonate with people’s lived experience. (Her) writing reaches beyond religious and sectarian boundaries to speak to readers of many faiths and backgrounds.” Join Robert Mitchell for an exploration of her wisdom teachings. Registration Requested.

Foundations of Green Buildings Training

Thursday, Oct. 29 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, 2672 E Alluvial Ave Fresno 93720

Would you like to have a better understanding about what green buildings are and how to create climate proof buildings and landscapes? This training is for you. It provides a well rounded overview of green buildings that equip participants with the tools to identify opportunities regarding resiliency, energy, water, materials and more. 

Register at  https://usgbccc.org/event-6861300

Join us October 30th for a free yoga class with Ty Ty! Gentle yoga with sound bowls between 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please bring your own yoga mat and any other props you feel you might need although a limited number of extra yoga mats will be available. These are free classes but any donations to the UU church will be gratefully accepted. Please RSVP to tytywin@gmail.com. 

UU Humanists – Sunday November 1 – Special guest Carleigh Heckel, UUHA Community Organizer. "What's at the Center?" based mainly on Love at the Center (the UUA Common Read), Article II, and the Humanist Manifestos. Zoom only- https://tinyurl.com/47n9bhyp Contact devinc@sbcglobal.net, 559-240-5127.

A Mini Spiritual Retreat

Thursday, November 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM (On Zoom)

or Saturday, November 21, from 10:00 AM – Noon (live in Alluvial Ave. Sanctuary) Facilitated by Rev. Tim Kutzmark

Join Rev. Tim for a gentle, soul-nourishing, and centering time of spiritual reflection, meditation, and chant. All levels of experience with spiritual practice are welcome, from first-timers to seasoned practitioners. Registration requested.  For Zoom session, deadline to register is Monday, October 26th due to the need to mail out supplies to each person.

AMERICA U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries

By Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

Five Book Discussions:

Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 12:15–2:00 PM

(Live in Alluvial Ave. Sanctuary or Zoom)

Facilitated by Reva Guimont and Ellis Vance

Registration requested.

Faith & Film Series with Rev. Tim: Louder Than a Bomb

**Sunday, November 1 at 6:00 PM

(this is the first Sunday of the month)

This is a film about passion, competition, teamwork, and trust. It’s about speaking out, making noise, and finding your voice. Every year, more than 600 teenagers from over 60 Chicago-area schools gather for the world’s largest youth poetry slam, a competition known as “Louder Than a Bomb”. By turns hopeful and heartbreaking, the film captures the tempestuous lives of these unforgettable kids. Registration requested.

Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

Sunday, November 15, from 12:15 - 3:15 PM

Facilitated by Rev. Tim Kutzmark & Cecily Callahan

Do you have questions about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist? Do you want to feel more connected and involved? Join Rev. Tim and Cecily Callahan for an engaging, interactive three-hour introduction to our faith and this church, covering our history, beliefs, and who we are today. Registration requested.

Poetry Sharing Circle

Wednesday, November 18, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM (On Zoom)

Facilitated by Robert Mitchell

“The function of the arts,” wrote American poet John Hall Wheelock, “is to pierce the shield of habit and routine—to reawaken in us a forgotten knowledge.” Join Robert Mitchell for a Poetry Sharing Circle, a welcoming space to share poems that stir something within you and reawaken your sense of wonder, connection, or truth. You’re invited to bring a poem that speaks to you—or one of your own that you’d like to share—and join in the conversation. Registration requested.

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