Celebrating Generosity
Today we celebrate the culmination of our annual stewardship campaign. This service will honor your generosity and celebrate the many gifts we share in this community. Join us for a joyous, spirited service.
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The Generosity of Forgiveness
Reflecting on the end of the Jewish High Holy Days and Yom Kippur, this week we look at the practice of forgiveness and atonement. We explore how forgiveness may be one of the hardest and yet most enriching habits of generosity.
Together in Generosity
Services at 9:15 and 11:00am.
What does it mean to be a community of faith committed to generosity? While one almost immediately thinks of financial resources, generosity encompasses much more than one’s wallet. A faith community of generous people can transform themselves, their fellowship and the wider community.
Seeding our Future
How do we nourish our congregation and plant the seeds for future health and vitality? We have inherited a community blessed by many people’s efforts and generosity over the years. Join us this Sunday as we launch our annual pledge drive. Help us envision ways we can co-create a vibrant future for CVUUF and plant … Continue reading Seeding our Future
Growing Together
Services at 9:15 and 11:00am.
What does it mean for our community to grow together? This year we will explore how we can deepen our connection as members and friends; explore the new relationship between minister and congregation; develop spiritually as a community and grow our ranks. Join us as Reverend Nica shares her vision for the coming year.
Ingathering: A New Day Dawns
Services at 9:15am and 11:00am.
As we gather together again after the summer and begin our next fellowship year, we celebrate the beginning of a new ministry and a fresh chapter for CVUUF. This is Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn’s first Sunday in the pulpit as our newly settled Minister. Join us to honor beginnings, share in an Ingathering ritual and welcome a new day.
Work That is Real
Borrowing a line from a poem by Marge Piercy, members of CVUUF — Claudia Barton, Paul Chavez, Gordon Clint, Christina Houlberg — will speak of work they have found meaningful. Please join us as we celebrate Labor Day! Worship Associate: Thelma Williams
This I Believe
This is a lay-led service featuring four members: Mary Freed, Don Cooper, Carol Jones, and April Fernald. Each will share one of their beliefs at both services. The format is based on the popular National Public Radio program of the same name. Come and learn what some long-time members believe.
Guts Enough: A Question of Moral Courage
Navigating in our complicated, often divided and sometimes dangerous world, we rely upon our inner compass. What is it that moves an individual or group of people to reach beyond themselves to speak or act up, especially if it is risky? What does moral courage look like? We will examine the many components involved in … Continue reading Guts Enough: A Question of Moral Courage
Pilgrimage
Popular guest speaker and UCLA Oncology Chaplain, Michael Eselun will explore the idea of pilgrimage– our pursuit of inspiration and enlightenment. Internal journeys and external ones—and some in between.