General Assembly Satellite Site at Mt. Diablo UU Church in Walnut Creek, CA

An Invitation from Mt. Diablo UU Church

Come Join Us in Walnut Creek, California!

Come join us at the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church! We are a lively and engaged congregation nested in the foothills on a beautiful campus with our own flock of turkeys and deer, an outdoor labyrinth, walking trails and a beautiful Sanctuary surrounded by green. We are very excited to be a satellite congregation and look forward to hosting you. As a congregation which has been streaming services for a decade and a half, we are confident in our ability to provide a good experience in our Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. [We also plan to offer a site for ministers to gather for the UU Minister’s Association meeting which occurs on Wednesday and Thursday.]

We have gathered for virtual General Assemblies before and have found the companionship to truly enhance the experience so we are excited to do so again.

An exterior view of the sanctuary space at Mt. Diablo UU. The architecture is modern prairie style, with rectangular window and stone blocks, with wood accents. There is a statue of a Buddah with raised hands, and prairie grasses are in the foreground.

About the Space

Our Sanctuary holds 250 and we have a large hall to accommodate the social aspects of our satellite!

An image from the back of the sanctuary space during a worship service. The seats are filled and someone stands at the podium in front. Rainbow-colored textiles hand from the center peak and natural light shines through the large windows on either side.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Here is a little of what we have planned (subject to change as we see numbers etcetera!)

Friday Night

Welcome circle and game night! We will have snacks, board games and a chance to get to know one another.

Saturday

Brief gathering worship featuring Dr. Elias Ortega-Aponte of Meadville-Lombard Theological School BEFORE programming starts.

Live workshop options:

  • Conversation on theology with Dr. Ortega Aponte
  • DRUUMM Gathering sponsored by the dynamic California chapter of Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries

Saturday Night party with special guest TheRevDrDJ

Sunday

Live hymn sing featuring our acclaimed music director Jyvonne Haskin.

Opportunities for groups to arrange to lunch together informally after the closing session.

Session on the Free Families campaign to end the detention of children, youth and families sponsored by the Free Families Coalition.

The entrance to the Mt. Diablo congregation is two large glass-paneled doors framed in blue. There is a wooden bench near the entrance, with landscaping greenery nearby.

Parking and Transportation

We have a parking lot on site and additional street parking available. Carpooling is always encouraged for the social and environmental benefits.

An exterior picture of the entrance plaza in front of the congregation. People are clustered in conversation groups, some seated and some standing. It is a lively scene of gathered individuals either before or following an event at the congregation.

Accessibility

Our campus has a commitment to accessibility and is single level. We have Gender-Neutral facilities available.

Contact

Contact GA2026@mduuc.org

Registration

General Assembly Registration is required. Site admission to Mt. Diablo UU Church for the June 19-21 weekend can be added to any full adult GA registration for $25.