Churches of all denominations are targets for scams, especially the ones that use our trusting and helpful nature against us. We want to remind our Starr King community that nobody from the church, including our minister, will ever ask you for money or gift cards or make vague requests for help that require you to respond to find out more. Here are some tips that can help you navigate these scams. And if you ever have a question about a particular message, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office administrator at office@starrking.org. Phishing: What Is It? Phishing happens when an unknow ..read more

We have become aware that persons in our congregation have been diagnosed with COVID. The following will continue to guide our work: Values of love, inclusion, justice, safety, and to do no harm Protection of the vulnerable among us: we will not contribute to community spread of COVID-19 Belief in Good Science, continuing to review new information for spikes and new CDC Guidelines Full transparency about our decision making process Deep listening Consistent with the policies that have guided us since July, 2021 and our re-opening in August, 2023, we want to alert you to current Alameda Count ..read more

WHY ARE WE PARTYING THIS STEWARDSHIP SEASON? Great question!   Community is a vital and precious aspect of our church life. Whenever we poll the congregation, Community ranks very high as an important blessing for each member.  Community means shared values, coming together for worship, and caring for one another, our children and the earth.  Community means being connected with other UU’s around the world as we strive for compassion, justice, and peace. And, of course, nothing says Community like a good party!  We are taking Community and fun to a new level with the r ..read more

“If you haven’t been to General Assembly yet, you’ve missed a treat. At GA we get to join thousands of other UUs, meeting, connecting, worshiping, witnessing, learning, and doing the business of our Association, the UUA. I love it! I’ve been to 3 in person and 3 virtually.” Ben Ogilvie, church secretary What is General Assembly? General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. Please join us online Wednesday, June 2 ..read more

DRUUMM 2023 Census Survey DRUUMM — Diverse and Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries — is the oldest and largest Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) collective in Unitarian Universalism. DRUUMM organized in 1997 for mutual support and to advance an anti-racist, intersectional, multicultural faith. In August of 2023, DRUMM launched a pilot program to collect racial and ethnic demographic … Read the rest ..read more

Stewardship – the protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Something precious. Have you noticed a new energy in our church?  I have.  You can see it in budding flowers and budding bushes, cottage meetings, congregational conversation sessions, laughing out of doors, singing without masks, and laughing at jokes from the pulpit, to name only a few. Spring is almost here; this season of new beginnings, the awakening of the land and our … Read the rest ..read more

From Jeffrey Melcher, our Religious Education consultant: Dear SKUU community, There is always more to say, to write, and to care about. My time with Starr King UU Church has been a rewarding and engaging experience for me. It has reminded me of why I love being involved with UU communities and those passionate about engaging in whole family ministry. I have a few more tasks to follow up on in the next few … Read the rest ..read more

These poems are part of our annual Labor Day service this year. This tradition, started in 2003, is centered on social justice and HOPE. Poetry is one way we connect with the despair of injustice and our hope for a more just future. 2022 Labor Day Poems Old South Meeting House by January Gill O’Neil  Yes, You Can! Yes, We Can! by Luis J. Rodriguez (children’s book at Hayward’s Books on B) We… Read the rest The post Labor Day Poems 2022 appeared first on Starr King UU Church ..read more

What do Starr King youth think about their community garden? “We are happy to grow food  for others…” “The food we donated was grown without any pesticides…” “We are happy we could feed hungry people.” Our children’s community garden was a success!! Our harvest was sent home with families at our local food pantry, South Hayward Parish. We are now preparing our garden for a fall harvest and considering broccoli, carrots, salad greens, brussels … Read the rest The post Family Ministry: Community Garden Success! appeared first on Starr King UU Church ..read more

In those moments in life where we don’t quite get it right, look for opportunities to loosen up expectations that keep us stuck in the “plan.” Children have a great way of being in the moment, and our Starr King children taught me that exact lesson. My Story My plan was to teach the children how music plays a part in telling a story. I gave 4-5 year olds sliding whistles. They could explore their … Read the rest The post Family Ministry: Living in the Moment appeared first on Starr King UU Church ..read more