UUSM Connections

UUSM Connections
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Members of Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo share their stories of connection with UUSM. Hosted by Jac Brennan, UUSM Connections.

  1. 12/19/2025

    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.

    15 min

  2. 09/16/2025

    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.

    37 min

  3. 08/01/2025

    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.

    39 min

  4. 07/11/2025

    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.

    21 min

  5. 07/04/2025

    Mareva's Project for Cuba

    My guest is Mareva Godfrey. In this episode, she talks about a dire need in Cuba and how UUSM congregants can help by opening their hearts and their medicine cabinets.

    18 min

  6. 06/13/2025

    Looking Back with Rev. Tovis and Rev Terri

    Jac Brennan talks with Rev. Terri and Rev. Tovis about their two years as co-ministers at UUSM.

    36 min

  7. 04/30/2025

    Meet Don Goldberg

    Meet new member Don Goldberg and hear about how he met his wife of 54 years, his dislike of people thinking they can't fake a New Jersey accent, and what one thing is more popular than it deserves to be (spoiler: I'm looking at you, Pickleball).

    28 min

  8. 04/15/2025

    Meet Elisabeth Hendrickson

    Elisabeth Hendrickson is one of our newest members. In this episode, Elisabeth tells how a childhood experience at a UU church in New Hampshire ended up leading her to UUSM. You'll also hear about the worst advice she ever received and whaich stores would be in her dream strip mall!

    35 min
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Members of Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo share their stories of connection with UUSM. Hosted by Jac Brennan, UUSM Connections.

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  • Creator
    UUSM Connections
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Jac Brennan
  • Show Website
    UUSM Connections