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Systemic Racism – How Well Meaning People Perpetuate the System

Recent events at the Unitarian Universalist Association have brought to light how even our well-meaning and high intentioned faith sometimes unwittingly participates in systemic racism. Together with over 500 UU congregations around the country, this service will explore how well meaning people, who would never think of themselves as racist, can nevertheless contribute to such a system. Come with open minds and hearts to learn how we can be more mindful and aware of internal biases, micro-aggressions and ways in which we might address these issues.

No Fake News Here

As newspaper readers, many were appalled that both The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times were banned from White House briefings. When the press was called “the opposition party,” Chalice Players, our congregational theater company, decided to make their voices heard. “No Fake News Here” will present three taped stories showing how press reports can affect a health care bill, a wall being built, and a journalist being fired.

Arise All Women!

This Mother’s Day we commemorate the courageous and progressive foremothers of our Unitarian and Universalist faith. Join us to be inspired by the women’s lineage in our history and to offer gratitude for their groundbreaking work.

This is your Home

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This intergenerational service will celebrate our high school graduating seniors who are bridging into adulthood. It will also honor the many volunteers who have served as teachers, mentors and guides in our religious Education and OWL programs. Join us to pay tribute to our youth and those who serve them. Please note, there will be … Continue reading This is your Home

Welcome Home, Stranger

“We are a nation of immigrants.” We’ve heard it so often, and of course it’s true. Yet it’s not just Americans but all people everywhere who are travelers and seekers, as far back as we can trace. Whence comes this constant searching? Where do we come from and why? Is it for food, for freedom, to scratch an itch, or satisfy an ill-defined yearning? And when will we ever be at home? And perhaps the greatest question of all, being strangers ourselves, how will we treat our fellow travelers?

Living our Faith

Together with Reverend Nica, a group of 12 congregants from CVUUF attended Justice District Assembly in Arizona at the end of March. They were immersed in issues of immigration, race, environment and intersectional justice. The weekend culminated with Sunday worship at the Border Wall. Join us as they bring their experiences back to CVUUF, and learn how these members lived their faith.

Easter Sunday – Resurrecting our Spirits

The poet, May Sarton, wrote:
“Help us to be the always hopeful gardeners of the spirit,
Who know that without darkness nothing comes to birth,
As without light nothing flowers.”
Easter celebrates rebirth, hope and joy after times of great pain and hopelessness. Join us for a UU interpretation of the Easter story that looks at how to trust that our spirits can resurrect after difficult times.

Good Friday – Into the Darkness

Service at 8pm.
Good Friday gives us the opportunity to walk into darkness and pain, as we mourn the inevitable suffering in this life. This intimate service will take place at CVUUF at night to honor the dark, unknowing place represented by Jesus’ death on the cross, before emerging into rebirth and renewal on Easter Sunday. Join us for a UU exploration of this Christian tradition.

A UU’s Faith… Is that an Oxymoron?

Critics say that Unitarian Universalism isn’t a real faith. Since we don’t have shared beliefs, some question our claim of being a religion at all. Furthermore, some UUs don’t believe in any kind of higher power or deity. So what does the word ‘Faith’ mean to UUs, both in describing our religion and for us personally? Join us to unpack the complex word ‘Faith’ and understand more deeply the roots and trajectory of our UU faith tradition.