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September 2026

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Events

Aug 25, 2026

StitchWits

Do you knit, crochet, sew, or enjoy crafts? Do you like using your skills to help others? Join us! Tuesday afternoons at 2:00pm on Zoom. Here’s the Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89770887113?pwd=UOwIgdb6N98UVO52J9c0iv6aXbgNkT.1 Meeting ID: 897 7088 7113Passcode: 410140 One tap mobile+16699006833,,89770887113# US (San Jose)+16694449171,,89770887113# US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keJMh2QSb0
Aug 26, 2026

OCUUC Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the OCUUC Board of Trustees. All are welcome to attend. Please contact  president@ocuuc.org  for the Zoom link if you’d like to attend.
Aug 27, 2026

Orange Coast Choir Rehearsal

Weekly Choir Rehearsal, in the Sanctuary and Daniels Hall at 7:00pm. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/581556612?pwd=ZKkh1almxLvdrUGmHSNn67Ko3LUvtG.1
Aug 30, 2026
Candles in a row

Worship Service

Online worship using Zoom is always available. Find further details about Zoom and how to access this service from wherever you happen to be. Come be a part of our beloved community and stay connected. Here’s the link: https://zoom.us/j/3931579606 These services are recorded and the video recordings are available in our sermon archive for viewing later as well as the OCUUC YouTube channel.
Aug 30, 2026

Children’s Religious Exploration | Passport to Spirituality

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. Our Religious Education Program for children and youth, is facilitated by Danielle Lewis, our Director of Religious Education, and a team of dedicated classroom leaders. Our Religious…
Sep 2, 2026

Drummer and Strummers

Meet in the Sanctuary, 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm. Here is the Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83579130495?pwd=3lIaYsLfbEbamgW23qSDkaSpW1CURa.1
Sep 5, 2026

Steps and Stories Hike

Please join us for OCUUC’s next Steps and Stories Hike at Crystal Cove on Saturday, September 5th at 10:00 am. Halfway through the hike we will have lunch at the Shake Shack.  The hike is a total of 3 + miles walking along the shoreline. Please contact John Phibbs at Thephibbster@gmail.com for more information.
Sep 6, 2026

Children’s Religious Exploration

Our Religious Education Program for children and youth, is facilitated by Danielle Lewis, our Director of Religious Education, and a team of dedicated classroom leaders. Our Religious Education Program for children and youth takes place in our classrooms and Nursery. Children and adults begin worship together in the Sanctuary at 10:30am. After the Time for All Ages element of our Sunday Service, the children and their teachers move on to the classrooms for their activities, for the remainder of the…
Sep 6, 2026

Agnostic/Humanist/Atheist Group

For more information, see our web page for Agnostic/Humanist/Atheist Group. The AHA Group is now meeting on ZOOM! See meeting details below. Time: 12:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)        Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/97126240028?pwd=b0lTT2dkYWs5ZVFUcWtUbm9LOE1zQT09 Meeting ID: 971 2624 0028 Passcode: 482839 One tap mobile+16699006833,,97126240028# US (San Jose)
Sep 6, 2026

Nonfiction Book Club

Currently, the Nonfiction Book Club is holding its meetings on ZOOM! The Nonfiction Book Club meets on the first Sunday of each month at 12:45pm. All who wish to share a book they are currently reading. For more information, check out the Nonfiction Book Club or contact Maureen. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88247378025?pwd=L0FkcVo3WlVlc2YzYzFiMjZPQlNwZz09 Meeting ID: 882 4737 8025 Passcode: 686687 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kblU3TchA0
Sep 7, 2026

Fiction Book Group

More details may be found on the Book Group page. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/135875036?pwd=cENBQXNtZVJaNjZxMFhQeGNwY1lvQT09 Meeting ID: 135 875 036 Passcode: 657210 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,135875036# US (San Jose)+12532158782,,135875036# US (Tacoma) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kCwU8dx1t
Sep 13, 2026

OCUUC Writing Group

The OCUUC Writing Group will meets on the second Sunday of each month at 12 noon in the Victoria Room and on Zoom. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just trying out your skills, you are welcome to attend! The meeting will last one hour and we will read and comment on four pieces previously submitted by Group members. If you plan to be there (or if you have questions), please contact Mifanwy so you can receive the work we’ll be reading. Thanks!…
Sep 13, 2026

Dream Group

We all dream several times a night, even if we do not remember them. What do they have to say to us? Some claim they contain hidden messages, are a source of creativity, and can give us insight about our lives. Yes, yes, and yes. If you would like to explore and decode the rich symbolism of your dreams along with other trusted OCUUC folks, please join Rev. Judy on a monthly basis to share dreams and their meanings. Please…
Sep 13, 2026

UUAM Meeting (UU Animal Ministry)

We meet on Zoom. Join us! Join Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319955781?pwd=r1SrBfDSzZTpzCvJad0cjTuLQ9jSWO.1 Meeting ID: 853 1995 5781Passcode: 786182
Sep 14, 2026

Anti Racism Reading Group | Introduction & Forword

This week we’ll be discussing the introduction by King’s good friend Vincent Harding and the forward by King’s wife, Coretta Scott King. Educating ourselves about the history and impact of racism in our country and in our lives is a step toward justice-making. Leadership of the discussion is shared among members. In September 2026, the Anti-Racism Reading Group will begin reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s final book, Where do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community, in which King described what…
Sep 15, 2026
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Life Changes

Going through a big change in your life? Grief? Divorce? Starting a new job or leaving an old career? Feeling overwhelmed by it all? Change is an inevitable part of life, but navigating change is not always easy. This group meets to support all of us going through changes in our lives, in a loving and supportive environment. The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, starting May 16 at noon on Zoom. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84762186385?pwd=UVRqVlltS1RlYTV4b3pBQkFmc0x5Zz09 Meeting…
Sep 19, 2026

Cozy & Connect: Small Circle Saturday

A relaxed, single-friendly gathering for busy adults and single parents to meet, share interests, and build friendships. This is a cozy small group (max people). Drop in, take turns sharing interests if you like. We’re in the Robitaille Room from 4pm to 6pm on the third Saturday of the month.
Sep 20, 2026

Women’s Circle

Please join us by sharing what is important in your life and discussing our topic. The Women’s Circle is open to all who identify as women. We meet at noon on the third Sunday of the month, to share meaningful stories of our lives. For the Summer, we will be meeting only on Zoom. We will resume meeting in the Victoria Room and on Zoom at the same time in the Fall. The Zoom meeting ID and invitation link are…
Sep 26, 2026

Artists and Makers UUnite

The Artists and Makers UUnite are on hiatus for the Summer but will gather again on September 26th. The May meeting has been cancelled. Artists and Makers UUnite is an OCUUC small group established in 2019. During creative sessions held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a to noon in the community room, a group of painters, quilters, sketchers, crafters and other creative types work on individual or group projects.  Participants do not have to be working artists.  All…
Sep 27, 2026

Meditation Group

Meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 10:00 am in the Robitaille Room.
Sep 27, 2026

LGBTQ Action Group

All are welcome – those who identify as LGBTQ and allies. We meet at OCUUC in the Victoria Room on the 4th Sunday each month at 12pm.
Sep 28, 2026

Anti Racism Reading Group

Educating ourselves about the history and impact of racism in our country and in our lives is a step toward justice-making. Leadership of the discussion is shared among members. In September 2026, the Anti-Racism Reading Group will begin reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s final book, Where do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community, in which King described what he believed Americans must do to continue building on the successes of the civil rights movement. New members are welcome. For more…