Our Unitarian Universalist values are centered around Love. But what does “love” mean here? We’ll explore what a life based on grounded, fierce love might look like, and how we might teach ourselves to live such a life.
Someone once told our guest speaker that “So?!” may be “the greatest affirmation of all.” Come and find out why, and why it’s needed today more than ever.
There are spiritual dead ends we need to look out for. If we spend all our precious energy on these, it leads to suffering and a wasted life. We can identify these as the 5 delusory ‘p’s. Possessions, Power, Prestige, Profit and Pleasure. These are all good things in their place but a bad bet to bet your life on.
Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its law. This fall, we are creating an Outreach Music Ministry—a group of singers who will visit local retirement communities, assisted living residences, and nursing homes to share the gift of music. We are looking for people who enjoy singing or playing an instrument, and would like to brighten someone’s day. Music has a remarkable way of reaching places that words alone cannot. A familiar hymn, a beloved folk song,…
At Orange Coast UU, we believe belonging doesn’t happen by accident. It’s practiced and sustained by everyone. But we also need to have clear pathways for people to integrate into the life of the congregation. That’s why we’ve created the Membership Executive Team, or MET, a group of staff and lay leaders working together to make sure that every person who walks through our doors, whether for the first time or the fiftieth, has a clear and warm pathway into…
This month, our students will continue their exciting Passport to Spirituality journey as they explore different religions and cultures from around the world. Through engaging lessons, discussions, stories, and hands-on activities, students will learn about the beliefs, traditions, and values of diverse communities while developing respect and appreciation for people of all backgrounds. August 9 – China: TaoismStudents will “travel” to China to learn about Taoism, a philosophy and religion that teaches the importance of living in harmony with nature,…
Racism has a long history in our society, and is still having major consequences despite years of effort to combat it. We must continue to work together to dismantle the systems that perpetuate injustice and inequity.
How is Unitarian Universalism different from Christianity?
Unitarian Universalism isn’t defined by one creed or one scripture. Some UUs are Christian; many are not. Instead of requiring shared beliefs, we covenant to live our values – like human dignity, justice, compassion, and the democratic process – and we draw wisdom from many traditions and life experience.