Rest As a Sacred Act
It seems the world is spinning faster these days. The news is relentless. Our calendars are full. The needs are urgent—from the cries for justice in our communities to the relentless tasks in our own households. We feel the pressure to do more, give more, be more. And yet, amid this whirlwind, I want to remind you of something both simple and profound: Rest is not a luxury. It is a sacred act. In times of turmoil, rest becomes not…
Sanctuary Construction Update – Week #42
New asphalt installation around rear of the property is completed including the approved striping. The remaining parking areas will be prepared and coated with slurry and then those spaces will be striped. Fortunately, our adjoining property owner has agreed to slurry coat the remaining parking areas.
Sanctuary Construction Update – Week #41
The builder is busy going through the punch list of remaining items to complete as we get closer to the final inspection by the city.
Guess Who?
We are noticing that Unitarian Universalists are fond of questions, so here are some questions for you. Guess Who?? We See You… We Thank You…
Building Our Future
This past Sunday, our congregation held its Annual Congregational Meeting – a time to vote in new Board Members, approve the 2025-26 budget and to acknowledge many of our own members and staff who have worked hard to accomplish OCUUC’s goals over the past year. Dolly Duran was recognized as a congregant who has now been a member for 25 years; although she wasn’t able to attend the meeting, we’ll make sure she receives her pin to commemorate her many…
Drummers and Strummers
Do you wish that you could drum along with others in a percussion group? Or have you been looking for a reason to get that Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Dulcimer, or some other lute-type instrument out of its case, and strum along with others? If so, Susan Shaw has created just the group for you – the “Drummers and Strummers” group. We meet on Thursday evenings, starting June 12th, in Daniels Hall at 6:30PM for rehearsals, and we will be…
Sanctuary Construction Update – Week #40
Following last Sunday’s Annual Meeting the new sanctuary was open for inspection by the attendees. The largest remaining task is the parking lot in which half will be partially slurry coated and the rest will receive new asphalt. Landscaping is almost completed and we’re still waiting for Edison to give final approval to turn on the electricity so we can test all the systems. Want to catch the construction action in real time? Check out the Live Sanctuary Cam here!
Sanctuary Construction Time Lapse Thru June 2025
Video credit: produced by Steve M. This video was created for OCUUC’s Annual Congregational Meeting
Sanctuary Construction Update – Week #39
Installation of the pavers continues and should be finished this week in time for the congregational meeting this Sunday. Come to the meeting and test them out. The interior of the sanctuary will be viewable also. The landscaping crew has been busy planting everything according to the detailed plan. The existing monument sign has been removed and foundation work on the new sign will start soon. We’re waiting for the final electrical connection from Edison which could happen at anytime.…
Thank You
I want to extend gratitude to everyone who has supported Share Ourselves throughout my two years of internship at OCUUC. Together, we supported local youth by gathering school supplies and backpacks to underserved schools in the area. Share Ourselves provided Thanksgiving meal prep to over 500 families in Orange County and your contributions supported those efforts. Over the Christmas season, we were able to provide gifts and necessities to a family of 10 in the Adopt-A-Family program that served over…
Freedom
There is an old saying, “if you love someone, let them go.” Wendy, our Intern Minister, is leaving us this month, spreading her wings to pursue her vocation in ministry. It’s hard to let go of someone you care about, to let them pursue the next phase of their life. Our life is filled with many “letting gos.” We do it with our children as they graduate and go off to pursue their careers or college; we do it when…
Sanctuary Construction Update – Week #38
Picture 1: The semi-permeable pavers are being installed this week. These pavers allow rainwater to be filtered back into the ground rather than directly into the street gutter system. Picture 2: The talented crew prepares the base for the pavers while the landscapers are busy getting the plants organized and in the ground. Picture 3: A member of the audio/visual team works on the recently installed video projector in the sanctuary. The video screen is in place and it won’t…