Unitarian Universalist Coastside Community

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UUCC is a gathering of open-minded individuals whose mission is to support spiritual growth, mutual respect, and diversity as we work together for a peaceful, sustainable, socially just, and happier world.

Rev. Kevin Mann gives a sermon entitled "Blessed Are The Q***r: Answering the Call of Love" on Sunday, September 6th, 11...
09/02/2026

Rev. Kevin Mann gives a sermon entitled "Blessed Are The Q***r: Answering the Call of Love" on Sunday, September 6th, 11am, Odd Fellows Hall in Half Moon Bay. We explore the congregational theme of Inclusion for the month of September at UU Coastside.

This service celebrates Q***r and Trans resilience, LGBTQ ancestral wisdom, and the liberating power of Love. Through story, song, and blessing, we reclaim the sacredness of Q***r and Trans bodies and our intersecting identities of race, gender, and sexuality. All are welcome, and all are welcome to show up as your full, authentic selves.

REV KEV (he/him/siyá) was ordained by the First Unitarian Church of Oakland on October 1st, 2023, the first day of both Filipino American and LGBTQ History Months. He serves as a Chaplain at Sequoia Hospice, Faculty Advisor at Starr King School for the Ministry, and Consultant for Partnership with the UU Church of the Philippines. Rev Kev founded the California chapter of DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries), which hosts quarterly retreats for BIPOC UUs. His ministry is rooted in Collective Liberation, where none of us is free until all of us are free.

Pianist Diedrik Edholm and classical guitarist Vera Vandershalk provide beautiful music. For more information, visit uucoastside.org.

We are so very excited to have Rev. Kev speaking at UU Coastside Sunday, September 6th, 11am, Odd Fellows Hall, Half Moo...
08/21/2026

We are so very excited to have Rev. Kev speaking at UU Coastside Sunday, September 6th, 11am, Odd Fellows Hall, Half Moon Bay. Rev Kev was one of five panelists of interfaith speakers at CoastPride’s Divine Pride Panel on June 5th at Odd Fellows Hall and was a hit with the audience. Rev Kev is back on the Coast the first Sunday in September the 6th at 11am. Don’t miss it.

Bill Heavlin returns to the UU Coastside pulpit with a sermon entitled "The Anthropology of Water" this Sunday, August 2...
07/30/2026

Bill Heavlin returns to the UU Coastside pulpit with a sermon entitled "The Anthropology of Water" this Sunday, August 2nd. We gather at 11 am to explore this month's congregational theme, Sympathetic Joy. We also will be hosting our annual Water Ritual for this service.

The four immeasurables of Buddhism are loving-kindness, compassion, equanimity, and sympathetic joy. And the last of these, and the least known, consists of rejoicing in the good fortune of others. In a brief meditation, Bill considers how sympathetic joy can flow into our lives, thereby enriching both ourselves and those around us.

Before the ceremony on Sunday, we invite you to collect water from a place that inspires you. Collect it in a small container and ask yourself, "What life-giving energy do I need most right now for my physical, mental, and spiritual health?" Then, bring the container with you on August 2nd to participate in the Water Ritual. (And for anyone who forgets to bring their own water sample, we will have a water source available.) The ritual is an opportunity for you to reflect on where you are in this moment.

Bill Heavlin retired in 2022 after a long career in Silicon Valley. With his wife of 33 years, Bill is a principal lay leader of the Unitarian Universalist Coastside Community. His theology, which continues to evolve, centers around the recurring themes of ethics, interpersonal communication, and the poetic imperative. For hobbies, Bill creates bits of poetry and watercolor.

Pianist Diedrik Edholm and classical guitarist Vera Vandershalk will provide beautiful music.

UU Coastside Community
Sunday, August 2nd
Please join us at 11 am PT
Odd Fellows Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

On Sunday, July 5th, we gather at 11am to explore further the monthly congregational theme of War and Peace. Join us in ...
07/01/2026

On Sunday, July 5th, we gather at 11am to explore further the monthly congregational theme of War and Peace. Join us in welcoming our returning guest speaker (and recently ordained) Rev. Ron Ahnen. His sermon is entitled “Daggers, Drones, and the Defeat of Just War." The terrible destructive power of war compels us to find non-violent resolutions to conflict. Still, when negotiation and compromise fail, leaders employ just war principles to defend their military action. Rev. Ron Ahnen considers how the changing nature of modern warfare, coupled with our present UU values, constitutes major challenges to the ethical justification of war.

Rev. Ron Ahnen is a Unitarian Universalist Minister. He graduated from Starr King School for the Ministry with his Master of Divinity degree in 2025 and was ordained this past May. He is currently semi-retired from his position as Professor of Politics at Saint Mary’s College of California. In September, Rev. Ron begins his first part-time ministry position with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Chico.

Beautiful music will be provided by pianist Diedrik Edholm and classical guitarist Vera Vandershalk.

UU Coastside Community First Sunday Service
Sunday, July 5th
Please join us at 11 am PT
Odd Fellows Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

Heads up to UU Coastside members: hackers are targeting members' emails via a Paperless Post scam One big phishing scam...
06/25/2026

Heads up to UU Coastside members: hackers are targeting members' emails via a Paperless Post scam

One big phishing scam involves fake Paperless Post invitations sent from the hacked email accounts of people you know. Clicking on the fake invitation link will take you to a fake email login page, stealing your login passwords or forcing a download of malicious software. with an official Paperless Post invitation, no login is needed.

So what do you do if you’ve already logged into the fake site? First, you need to set up Two-Point Authentication so that the hackers who have access to your inbox cannot get back in. Next, change your password to something complicated. Then, send the post in question to [email protected]. Paperless Post security teams look into the links and work to take down fraudulent sites. Then, do a malware check on your computer to make sure no malicious malware was downloaded. I use Malwarebytes for Mac for my Mac. It’s a malware program.

Why pick on church groups? Mostly because the assumption is faith-based organizations have people who are generous and like to help out those in need. Most of the hackers will ask for gift cards for such and such causes. Sorry this happened anyways but lots of faith organizations are going through this.

On Sunday, June 7th, we gather at 11am to explore further the monthly congregational theme of Growth Through Grief. Join...
06/03/2026

On Sunday, June 7th, we gather at 11am to explore further the monthly congregational theme of Growth Through Grief. Join us in welcoming our returning guest speaker Ronnie Boyd. Her sermon entitled “Follow My Lead: Dancing Through the Rain of Grief” will center grief and healing as both things to be witnessed and held in community. At this moment when our country and the world are asking us to hold more sorrow, grief, and violence than many of us are prepared for, it’s important for us to lean on not only our self-care practices but also our religious communities. In community, we remember that our grief is sacred. The practice of tending to our grief is a spiritual practice. When we allow our grief to move us, we open windows and doors to transforming ourselves through surrender and acceptance. You’re also invited to our annual Flower Ceremony during this service. As always, beautiful music will be provided by Diedrik Edholm and Vera Vanderschalk.

We'll also be including our annual Flower Ritual in this service. The Flower Ceremony (or Flower Communion) was created by Norbert Čapek. After witnessing one too many heresy trials as a Baptist minister, he and his wife, Maja, turned to Unitarianism in 1921. He created this nature-inspired ritual which celebrates the unique beauty and diversity of each individual, based on the flower one chooses.

Flowers and grief have been tied together for centuries across almost every culture; a simple bouquet has been our way of honoring a life, sharing a heavy burden, and showing someone they are not alone in their darkest moments. Since our monthly theme is Growing Through Grief, its pairing with our annual Flower Ceremony magnifies its meaning. So please don't forget to bring a flower!

UU Coastside Community holds its formal service on Sunday, June 7, 11am, Odd Fellows Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.

Join CoastPride for "Divine Pride: Q***r Identity, Spirituality, and Belonging" — an evening of honest conversation, ref...
06/03/2026

Join CoastPride for "Divine Pride: Q***r Identity, Spirituality, and Belonging" — an evening of honest conversation, reflection, and celebration exploring where faith and LGBTQ+ identity meet. The event is held on Friday, June 5th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall in Half Moon Bay.

CoastPride's new Executive Director, Laura Cartwright, will moderate a wonderful, multifaith panel of local spiritual leaders, including:

Rev. Kevin Allen Mann ("Rev. Kev"), representing UU Coastside. Rev. Kevin is also the founder of the California chapter of DRUUMM and will speak at UU Coastside on August 2nd.
Reb Moshe Heyn from Coastside Jewish Community (CJC)
Kim Hines from Community United Methodist
Pastor Sue from Coastside Lutheran
Rev. Amber from Holy Family Episcopal Church

Together, they will share insights on affirming scripture interpretations, supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ intersectionality, protecting youth mental health in safe spiritual spaces, and embracing the power of q***r joy in faith communities.

We'll kick off the night at 6 pm by connecting and enjoying a special performance by the Pride Chorus, followed by our guided panel and an open audience Q&A.

Come be part of this community space. Click the link below to save your spot and register! https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/43498918074/false #/invitation

UU Coastside’s Theme for May is Paying Attention. On Sunday, May 3rd, Jason Mousel delivers a talk entitled “From Pew to...
04/29/2026

UU Coastside’s Theme for May is Paying Attention. On Sunday, May 3rd, Jason Mousel delivers a talk entitled “From Pew to Cushion: How My Body Led Me Home.”

Growing up Catholic and gay, Jason lost touch with his body—it became something to manage and hide rather than trust.

Mindfulness practice changed that, opening a doorway from disconnection into a Buddhist-inspired spiritual life that finally felt like his own. And you’ll leave with simple, grounded practices for listening to the body’s quiet wisdom, whatever your spiritual home may be.

Jason is a nutritionist and holistic health instructor, certified in mindful and intuitive eating; he is currently pursuing a mindfulness teacher certification. He has practiced mindfulness since the late 1990s —including silent retreats, MBSR, daily meditation since 2015 — and has studied with teachers Mark Coleman, Martin Alyward, and Gil Fronsdal. His sangha is at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City. With his husband and dogs, Jason has lived in El Granada since 2005.

This service starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Odd Fellows Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA. Diedrik Edholm provides beautiful music.

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526 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA
94019

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