Each year, the Unitarian Universalist Association selects “A Common Read” for the year. For 2020, it is An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (2015). December 2020 will be the 400th anniversary of the much-mythologized encounter at Plymouth, Massachusetts, between English colonists and those native to the land. An Indigenous Peoples’ … Continue reading Common Read

As of July, 2020, Mission Peak has been walking alongside Sergio, an asylum seeker from Central America who is currently living in Oakland.  In 2018, facing persecution in the social and political turmoil of his home country, Sergio embarked on the dangerous journey to Mexico. He left behind his baby son and his wife, who … Continue reading Asylum Seeker Accompaniment

2021 Courageous Love Hero, Nyla Choates Our Love Hero Award for 2021 goes to someone who bravely shows up to challenge oppression and violence. Our awardee, Nyla Choates, is a high school senior. She organized Milpitas’ Black Lives Matter event and founded My Roots are Rich to empower and inspire by reinforcing the rich culture … Continue reading Courageous Love Hero Awards

Stone Garden Project In 2013 Mission Peak UU started a collaboration with LEAF ( Local Agriculture and Ecology Fremont) as part of the Leap of Faith program. This program is the Stone Garden in Fremont.Dr. Chris Stone-Payne gave LEAF a free, long-term lease on land behind her Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic for use in growing … Continue reading Stone Garden