Today we begin our celebration of the holiday season by honoring the shared threads between the UU tradition of Chalica, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. This intergenerational service for the whole family will also welcome and celebrate our newest members. Join us for a Sunday of festivity and tradition and maybe even a surprise visit from Santa. Please have a candle at the ready.
We have much to be thankful for, but it’s no time to fall into complacency. Our work to build a more just and equitable world continues. Join Worship Leader and Board President Jason Hall for this post Thanksgiving service.
Nature, if we listen and pay attention to it, has abundant lessons in healing. Today, as we give thanks for our earth and harvest in this Thanksgiving service, we will explore the abundant healing gifts of nature. There will be a special collection for Harbor House during the service, as well as a drive-through food collection for Adelante Communidad and surprise after the service.
Today, we join with the Santa Barbara and Ventura congregations to worship with a renowned UU musician, Matt Meyer. Our favorite songs, whoever the artist or whatever the style, were created in a strange alchemy of study and inspiration, of strict practice and of letting go. Spiritual Practice is a similar combination of dedication, muscle memory, and perhaps a little divine inspiration. Join us for a musical exploration of learning to risk, building the muscle memory of courage, and the spiritual practice of relationship when things around us are changing fast.
Matt is a musician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for UU congregations across the country. He has a degree in hand drumming and serves as Director of Community Life for Sanctuary Boston.
On this post-election Sunday, we will look at where we are in this nation and discern a path towards healing. Join us to tend to our hearts and spirits at this time and feel the comforting presence of community.
Today we begin our month focused on the theme of Healing. As we mark Samhain, All Hallowes Eve, All Saints Day, All Souls Day and Dia de los Muertos, our annual service honoring our ancestors will call on the healing wisdom they have to offer us for difficult times. Please bring photos of your deceased loved ones and ancestors as well as a candle, so we may honor them in this service.
Vocation comes from the Latin word for “call,” and it is deeply rooted in Jewish and Christian tradition. Originally meaning an occupation to which one is well-suited, especially a religious one, it has morphed into the idea of any work that is purpose driven. But notice that calling implies the relationship of a listener and a voice. In mindfulness tradition and practice, when we pay attention to what lies beyond our own ego, we become aware of the interdependent world we live in and the suffering surrounds us. Listening to the call we respond with compassion.
Sunday Service at 10 AM
In the midst of all the noise in our world, social media hype, conspiracy theories, fake news and lies, how do we discern what’s true? Does truth even exist? Today we explore the spiritual practice of listening for the truth.
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Throughout history, African American women’s voices have been powerful and wise, but often sidelined, suppressed or ignored. Today we listen more deeply to voices that are less often heard in our society. Rev Nica and Ayanna Gaines will be highlighting a UU Women’s Federation award winning sermon by Marta Varee Pearson and exploring the reasons we need to listen to unheard voices. Join us for an inspiring service, celebrating the wisdom and brilliance of African American women’s voices throughout history.
During this time of uncertainty and chaos it’s never been more important to participate in creating the future of our country. Join UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray, Rev Cathy Rion Starr and Pamela Lopez as we UU the Vote.
