Meditative song and prayer by candlelight in the style of the monks of the Taizé community.

After our First Sunday potluck, we will explore what it means to become a Creation Justice Church. We will celebrate ways we are caring for the earth and make suggestions toward a Creation Justice Covenant.

The BCUCC Theological Book Club will be reading, Days of Awe and Wonder: How to be a Christian in the 21st Century, by Marcus J. Borg. “God, the sacred, pervades all that is, even though we do not often see it. But there are moments in which our eyes are opened, and we see the glory.” Come join us in discovery. We will meet Wednesday, Sept. 12th, at 7pm to discuss Chapters 1-8, and on October 17th to discuss Chapters 9-16. Light refreshments are served, and fun and discovery are enjoyed by all. For more information, email uccbrea@gmail.com.

AB 329 Outreach + Queer and Transgender Inclusivity training by Liz Sanchez

Brea Congregational UCC will host a “Teach-In” to increase understanding and support for local implementation of the California Healthy Youth Act (AB 329). The law, passed in 2016, enhances current sex-education curriculum: it requires schools to provide students with knowledge and skills to protect them from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and from unintended pregnancy. It also works to cultivate healthy attitudes concerning gender identity, sexual orientation, body image and adolescent growth and development.

Unfortunately, many local school districts have been pressured to delay implementing the law. By increasing our own knowledge of the issues, we can participate more effectively in the discussions that are happening now in Brea Olinda Unified School Board meetings.

Delayed implementation of AB 329 puts our youth at risk -- especially our LGBTQ youth. Please attend and learn more about the issues and about how you can influence local school board members. Come learn to be good advocates and allies of our queer and transgender community!