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Monday Evening Meditation & Dharma Talk – Weekly Starting September 28, 2026

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Monday, September 28, 2026 and every Monday thereafter
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County
2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA
in the Sarana Kuti  (small building at the south end of the east parking lot)

Beginning Monday, September 28, IMCV will be starting a weekly Monday evening meeting. The meeting will include a period of meditation followed by a Dharma talk.

The meetings will be held online only, from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m., and will continue every Monday. Login information is provided below. For additional information, please contact Charlie Wheeler at charlie@imcv.org

Topic: Monday IMCV Zoom Meeting (weekly)
Time: Mondays, 7:00–8:15 p.m. Pacific Time
Beginning: September 28, 2026
Meeting ID: 841 8781 9008
Passcode: Metta
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84187819008?pwd=9YgYeKDRgJRHwUSLrhdKAkPfQV9Ze6.1

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation course beginning February 11, 2026

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Wednesdays beginning on February 11, 2006 (five sessions) until March 11, 2026.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County
2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA in the Sarana Kuti  (small building at the south end of the east parking lot).

We will be offering an Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation course this winter that will consist of five 1:30-hour sessions from 6:30-8:00 pm beginning on Wednesday February 11th, 2026. We will meet at the same time each week with our last session on March 11th. The course will consist of basic instructions in mindfulness meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The course will be held at IMCV located on the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County at 2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA. We can be found in the small, stand-alone building at the south end of the east parking lot of the church. (See our locations and directions page for more info.)

The course will also be offered on Zoom for those who wish to attend virtually.

Please email Charlie at charlie@imcv.org for the zoom link or if you have questions. 

It is recommended that you attend all of the classes to get the most benefit from this course.

If you are new to meditation, or if you would like to refresh your meditation practice, please register for this course using the form below.

Although there is no cost for any of our programs, we are grateful for any donations to support IMCV.

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Serie Introductoria en Español – Domingos en Persona

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Los domingos desde el 14 de septiembre hasta el 5 de octubre.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County
2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA en la Sarana Kuti (el pequeño edificio en el extremo sur del estacionamiento este).

La Sangha en Español se reunirá en persona durante cuatro domingos: el 14, 21 y 28 de septiembre, y el 5 de octubre, de 1:00 p.m. a 2:30 p.m. en la Sarana Kuti.

Esta serie será una introducción a la meditación. Cada sesión se centrará en un tema diferente: la respiración, el cuerpo, las emociones y los pensamientos.

Los maestros son del Insight Meditation Center y están aprendiendo a enseñar el Dharma en español (no son hablantes nativos).

Todos son bienvenidos, no se necesita experiencia previa en meditación.

Para más información, contacte a Janet Ruiz: (408) 726-3901

September 8, 2024: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

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Sundays beginning on September 8, 2024 until October 6, 2024 (five sessions)
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County
2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA in the Sarana Kuti  (small building at the south end of the east parking lot).

We will be offering an Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation course this fall that will consist of five 1:30-hour sessions from 1:00-2:30 pm beginning on Sunday September 8th, 2024. Each session will meet at the same time each week ending on October 6th. The course will consist of basic instructions in mindfulness meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The course will be held at IMCV located on the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County at 2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA. We can be found in the small, stand-alone building at the south end of the east parking lot of the church. (See our locations and directions page for more info.)

It is recommended that you attend all of the classes to get the most benefit from this course.

If you have questions, you can email Charlie at charlie@imcv.org or use the form below.

If you are new to meditation, or if you would like to refresh your meditation practice, please register for this course using the form below.

Although there is no cost for any of our programs, we are grateful for any donations to support IMCV.

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May 4, 2024: Mindfulness Daylong with Bruni Davila

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Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County
2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA
in the Sarana Kuti  (small building at the south end of the east parking lot)

This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts, and open attention will be provided. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice in community, and ask a teacher questions. This daylong is appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Please bring a bagged lunch.

About the teacher:
BruniBruni Dávila (she/they) is an Insight meditation Dharma teacher in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. She teaches at the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) and Insight Retreat Center (IRC) in CA. Bruni has been practicing Vipassana and Zen since 1995, and completed the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies Chaplaincy and the Eco-Chaplaincy Trainings. Her previous work in the environmental field, and their ancestry of Puerto Rican heritage, have supported her understanding, connection, healing and reconciliation between the human and the natural worlds.

This day is freely offered to all.  Donations are important to support the teacher’s livelihood and our future offerings, but there is no obligation to make a donation.

For additional information, please contact Charlie Wheeler at charlie@imcv.org

If you plan to come, please register by filling out the form below. Thank you!

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