Anti Racism Reading Group
This week we’ll discuss chapter 7, “Of the Black Belt.” Come prepared with your insights and passages to highlight. 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 February 2026, the Anti-Racism Reading Group began a new book, The Souls of Black Folk, by W.E.B. DuBois. Compelling and written less than forty years after the Civil War, it offers insights…
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
The Historical Jesus: Seeing Through New Eyes
An Exploration of Jesus’s life and teachings. A lecture series with Rev. Sian Wiltshire Did Jesus exist? If he did, what did he have to say? What didn’t he say? And why should we care in this modern age? Join Rev. Sian as we explore the historical Jesus in this class for 6 Thursdays, 7pm – 8:30pm, on Zoom, beginning April 16th. Email Rev. Sian (revsian@ocuuc.org) to register, to get the zoom link and readings.
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
Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival
The Orange Coast Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festivalreturns on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Join us for an inspiring afternoon of short films exploring timely environmental topics – designed to spark conversation, deepen our love for nature, and encourage meaningful environmental action through the power of film. Location: Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church at 2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details on films and filmmakers.For more information,…
May 16, 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.
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.
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…
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. We meet in the Victoria Room at church, and on Zoom at the same time. The Zoom meeting ID and invitation link are listed below. Guests are always welcome. For more information, check out Women’s Circle.…
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…
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