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.
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 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.
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
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.
There are some scary things happening in the world. We are more able to witness tragedy and (dare I say) evil now than ever before. So, what use is art? What use is music? Join Sarah in exploring the cry for beauty among the activism–as one of the most defiant and important acts when things … Continue reading Beauty Will Save the World
We will be discussing the Bible as a justice tool to keep in our advocacy tool box. As UUs many of us feel called to work for justice issues as a matter of faith and belief. Often we are resistant to claim The Bible as a instrument of justice work. The Bible and many other … Continue reading The Bible is my Social Justice Friend
Whereas we can never repay the Creation for the unspeakable gift of our existence, we can and must respond with every pore of our organism. Rev. Owen-Towle will address the six zones of his self-care regimen: mind, body, spirit, heart, soul, and conscience. This sermon will be based upon Owen-Towle’s entitled SELF: Caring for Our … Continue reading Self-Care is Our Primary Job on Earth!
Today is Rev. Hines’ final Sunday as CVUUF’s Interim Minister. Where have the “maps of the heart” taken us this past year? And where might they take us in the future?
As you look forward to your new shared ministry with Rev. Nica Eaton-Guinn, what are some of the things you can do to ensure that her ministry with you goes well?
