Social Opportunities


Men’s Breakfast – Every Thursday, 9am, Jack’s Restaurant on Main Street in Chico. There’s always room for more at the weekly Men’s Breakfast, where we gather for unplanned conversations. Any number of topics may arise during the day’s meal. We hope to see some of the newer folks at UUFC drop in for a big welcome. Contact Gary Collier at 342-6087
pUUb Theology – Second Friday of the month, 6pm at the Discovery Bar on Cohasset Rd. Join us at the pub to discuss the “bigger” issues. Contact Asya at asyalesly@icloud.com.
Morning Power Walks in Upper Bidwell Park – If you enjoy early vigorous trail walks, contact Pam Sachs at pamsachs1@gmail.com.
Fellowship of the Readers Book Club – Fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall. We welcome everyone and every subject! Our readers are both men and women, our books both fiction and non-fiction, and our choices both current and classic. Past books have included “Lincoln in the Bardo,” “Between the World and Me,” and “Me Talk Pretty One Day.” We welcome your mind, your voice, and your book suggestions! Contact Meg at megbrady9@gmail.com.
Social Justice Committee – Fourth Monday of each month. Join the group at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm to discuss social concerns, critical issues, quarterly contribution recipients, and more! Everyone is welcome. Contact
Caring Committee – Second Sunday of each month. Join the group at Unitarian Universalist Youth Hall at 12pm, if you’d like to make deeper connections with others in the Fellowship and assist in times of need. Everyone is welcome in our mission to serve and uplift each other. Contact Bob at rjc97vette@netzero.com, Maggie at maggiewisdom@msn.com, or Joan at joaneshepard@yahoo.com.
People with Disabilities Support Group – Second and fourth Thursday of each month. This support group is for members of our community with physical disabilities. This is an opportunity to meet and learn from others who are experiencing similar life problems. Caregivers and others experiencing age related declining physical abilities are also welcome to join this bi-monthly zoom meeting. Contact Sydney at 2skwilde@gmail.com.
What’s Next: Optimizing Your Final Years – Third Wednesday of each month. Join this discussion and support group as we optimize our final years. Contact Larry at ljendro@msn.com.
Conversations Helping Alleviate Our Stress (CHAOS) – Once a week on Wednesday evenings. Join the group in the Youth Hall at 7:00pm. Guided by our UU Principle of democratic governance, the group will focus on the swirling news around us. We’ll try to sort out fact from “alternative fact” and consider long-term consequences, both intended and unintended, of what is happening in our country. Contact Lucy at lucysperlin8045@comcast.net.
Sunday Morning Pre-Worship Discussion – Every Sunday morning before service at 9:45am in the Youth Hall. Contact Merrily at ml_stover@msn.com.
Dinners for Eight – Dates vary (2-3 times per year) and the structure is simple: the host who provides the house also provides the main dish, while all others contribute appetizers, side dishes and dessert. Discussion topics roam through the interests, questions, and experiences of the people at the table.