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Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny – ONLINE ONLY with UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

“Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny” is a full-length video worship service exploring and celebrating hallmarks of our Unitarian Universalist theology. We’re all connected: an interdependent whole. Therefore, says Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, “covenant is our religious response to our fundamental interdependence.” We make promises about how to be together, and how to be in … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny – ONLINE ONLY with UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

Was that me roaring?

Courage? I take heart from the cowardly lion, in the Wizard of Oz. What if we all have the courage needed for life but we find reason to disempower our super power. Join us as we explore what courage is versus our internal conversation.

Courage for the Future

Does the future feel uncertain and perhaps even scary to you? With growing climate issues, social division, wars and violence all increasing, how do we find courage and hope for the future? Join us to help nurture courage and resilience for the challenging times ahead.

Covenanting to Belong

Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal faith , as opposed to a creedal one. This means we covenant how to be together in community, how we treat one another, how we care for each other and the wider world. Our covenants emerge from our values. Values such as love, justice, inclusion, growth, and compassion. Join us … Continue reading Covenanting to Belong

We Belong Together ~ Ingathering

Ingathering is our annual service celebrating our community. We will share a special water ceremony, enjoy amazing music, and celebrate Chalice folk coming together after years of pandemic and separation.

Long to Belong

in person (3327 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park)
or via Zoom
We are living through a time of deep loneliness, heightened by the necessary precautions we practice in this time of COVID. What is more natural than the desire to belong? Where does that desire lead us? And can it ever lead us astray? Reverend Rod Richards of the Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo congregation will be joining us with a videotaped sermon.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020

Navigating Change

This week Rev. Nica has returned from dropping her son off at college, and her summer break. Families are returning from summer vacations and sending kids back to school. It’s a time of big transitions for all. We will bless the backpacks we use in returning to our work and school lives and hold a … Continue reading Navigating Change

Tales from Camp: Lessons Learned in the Woods

DeBenneville Pines is a beautiful UU camp in the San Bernardino mountains. This summer saw the first youth camps held since the pandemic began. Ayanna Gaines had the opportunity to serve as a staff member for both elementary and high school camps, and learned many valuable lessons, which she would like to share.

Getting into Good Trouble

We will explore the obstacles affecting our sacred rights to vote, and are invited to Get Into Good Trouble by UUing the Vote. Our member and good trouble activist, Pamela Lopez, will be leading the service. Our Special Collection will benefit UU the Vote and we also invite you to participate in our ongoing school … Continue reading Getting into Good Trouble