Many Different Beliefs, One Loving Community
Visit us this Sunday at 10:30 am PDT. We want to get to know you.
Location Details
2845 Mesa Verde Drive East Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Sundays 10:30 am (in person/online)
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(714) 55-OCUUC
New Sermons
The Gifts of the “Woo-Woo”
Let’s be honest — when someone mentions their birth chart or pulls out tarot cards, some of us lean in and some of us look for the exit. This Sunday, we’ll explore the gifts of neopaganism, new age spirituality, and earth-centered practice with open hearts and curious minds. But like all traditions, they have gifts to offer.
Don’t Panic (But Maybe Pay Attention)
A loving nod to Douglas Adams — and an invitation to approach our AI moment with curiosity instead of dread. We are living through one of the most significant technological shifts in human history. Is AI a tool? A mirror? A threat? A gift? This service doesn’t promise easy answers, but it does promise that asking the questions together is exactly what we’re here for.
Embracing the Environment in Challenging Times
One of our long-standing Unitarian Universalist principles is our respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. UUs have always been tree huggers, protective of animal life, and lovers of the natural world. Today we will explore why we need to continue to work hard to protect our environment. In these challenging times when officials in our government work against our efforts and make decisions that bring us to tears, we must strengthen our…
New Blogs
Religious Exploration in May
As Religious Exploration classes enter the month of May, our elementary class will be learning about the UU value of Pluralism, exploring how we can honor many beliefs, perspectives, and ways of being in the world. Through stories, activities, and discussion, they will learn how our differences can help us grow stronger together. Our middle school class will be learning about the important themes of courage and empathy, and how these qualities help us lead with kindness and confidence. On…
Curiosity as a Spiritual Practice
The Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki once said, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” The world is lonely, dogma is doing harm, and people are hungry for a place where they can bring their whole, questioning selves and be loved exactly as they are. And OCUUC offers this world such a place of healing and acceptance. The question is: how do we open the door wider without losing what makes this…
Events & Gatherings in May
Excitement is building as several important events will be occurring in May. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival Committee, led by Peggy Hepler, is pulling together all the details to create a wonderful event on Saturday, May 16th. Because we’re unable at this time to black-out the sanctuary, the movies will be shown in Daniels Hall but we’ll be hosting local organizations concerned about the environment to share information and recruit volunteers. Our purpose is to inspire activism! So be…
Giving
Many of us give of our time, many of us give of our resources, most of us do both. We are what we can do together.