What about Anti-Racism?
We have recently had two book groups that read White Fragility by Robin DeAngelo, which describes how all white people contribute to racism, intentional or not. There were some very thoughtful and meaningful discussions on it, and many feel they deepened their understanding of the issues. What happens next? Nancy Loughrey has organized a Zoom meeting on April 13th at 7:30pm to see where our energy lies and help organize a path forward. This is the Zoom link for the…
Orange Coast Choir Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal of the Orange Coast Choir. For more information on joining the choir, contact Beth. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/581556612
Social Hour
Join your OCUUC family and friends for a social hour on Zoom every Friday! Drop in anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to see what everyone is up to! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82099524974?pwd=QjdNK1BHKzRoc3FzUytjZ3Jzd0ltQT09 Meeting ID: 820 9952 4974Passcode: 102157One tap mobile+16699006833,,82099524974# US (San Jose)+12532158782,,82099524974# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 820 9952 4974Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbEjSnlgZ
Stitchwits
Do you knit, crochet, sew, or enjoy any other crafts? Do you believe in using your skills to help others?Then you might be a StitchWit! StitchWits is a group of crafters dedicated to creating handmade items for charity. StitchWits currently meets on zoom weekly on Saturday mornings at 10am. This meeting is open to all and newcomers are welcome. Please contact us at stitchwits@ocuuc.org if you have any questions. Check out our Facebook page to see what we’ve been up to lately! Join Zoom…
Children’s Religious Education
Contact the Director of Religious Education at dre@ocuuc.org for details.
Meditation Group
This is a group that meets twice per month (1st and 3rd Sundays) prior to church services in order to share supported meditation together. There will be sitting and/or walking meditation, and a chance for members to share their experience along the mindfulness path. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/712721852?pwd=R1FMZkI1bW45OHljMXYyWjdyZEtDZz09 Meeting ID: 712 721 852 Passcode: 130470 One tap mobile +16699006833,,712721852# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,712721852# US (Houston) Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acgtpohsXM
Worship Service: Before the Song at the Sea
As people of faith we’re called to work together to create the world as it might be. Living the change we wish to see can bring us through discomfort and troubled water. In the midst of a status quo that can push us down, join us this Sunday for a service of rhythm and song, and a challenge to live our values and lift each other up. Matt Meyer is a musician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for…
Youth Group
Contact the Director of Religious Education at dre@ocuuc.org for details.
RECY Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Religious Education for Children and Youth.
Nonfiction Book Club
Currently, the Nonfiction Book Club is holding its meetings on ZOOM! For more information, check out the Nonfiction Book Club. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92090078145?pwd=RnlwbjREYk13MzFXdDk5cm0wZ2ZBQT09 Meeting ID: 920 9007 8145Passcode: 631176One tap mobile+16699006833,,92090078145# US (San Jose)+13462487799,,92090078145# US (Houston) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kblU3TchA0
Mindfulness Workshop
Amelia Russo-Neustadt, MD, PhD, has generously offered to lead four interactive workshops on wellness in the OCUUC community. Stress, disconnection from nature and lack of self-care have eroded our wellbeing. Covid has made addressing these issues even more urgent. Amelia will lead these three final workshops on Zoom from 6:30PM to 7:30PM on the following dates: April 19, May 3 and May 17 April 19 – Food as Medicine: Bringing Your Life into Balance May 3 – Mindfulness in Your…