Pia Walawalkar

All Things AED with Lori Fox

Jac’s guest is Lori Fox, UUSM’s new AED Coordinator. Lori talks about the AED, as well as the upcoming training at UUSM where you can get certified by the American Red Cross in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.

Welcome Liz Vasquez

Liz Vasquez is UUSM's new congregational administrator. Meet her in this quick UUSM Connections Podcast episode. Find out what college class has been her favorite so far, what noise stresses her out, and what ingredients ruin a dish for her.

Pia Walawalkar

Our guest is Pia Walawalkar, a new UUSM member. Pia shares stories from her childhood in India, how her year in Germany changed her life, and how she ended up in the Bay Area. She also talks about what UUSM means to her and the worst advice she ever got.

Welcome, Rev. Laura!

It's our 100th podcast episode! Jac's guest is Rev. Laura Thompson, UUSM's new minister. Hear about her childhood, her ties to the Bay Area, her family, how she became a UU and a UU Minister, and how she ended up at UUSM. She'll take the Quick Hitter challenge so you'll know her position on the question of whether a hot dog is a sandwich, the worst movie she ever saw, and her first concert. She also "builds" her dream chain store strip mall. This is your chance to get to know Rev. Laura better.

The 314 Process

Jac's guest is David Kramer, our President of the Board of Trustees. He talks about "The 314 Process," which is the democratic process UUSM engaged in as the congregation made a big decision about the property we own at 314 E. Santa Inez -- and what happens next.