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November 2026
Events
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
Guided Meditation and Soundbath
Saturday, November 14 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the OCUUC Sanctuary Take a pause before the holiday rush and join us for a morning of rest and renewal in the sanctuary. For those who are able, please bring an extra mat or blanket to lie on the floor. Chairs will also be available. Comfortable clothing is recommended and feel free to bring an eye mask and a blanket to cover yourself. Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM to set…
Worship Service | Is There a Balm in Gilead?
Long ago, the prophet Jeremiah asked whether there was any healing left for a wounded people. Generations later, enslaved Africans in America answered him in song: there is a balm. The midterms are behind us, and whatever they brought, many of us are carrying bruises from these years. This Sunday we ask what heals a nation’s soul, and what part each of us gets to play in that healing. Rev. Sian Online worship using Zoom is always available. Find further…
Children’s Religious Exploration | Welcome to CAMP RE!
In November, we will transition from Wizard School to our new theme, Camp RE!Throughout the month, children will participate in camp-inspired lessons and activities that focus on: Our November lessons will include creative crafts, movement games, interactive stories, and hands-on activities designed to make RE feel like a fun and welcoming camp experience. 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…
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…
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…
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
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
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.
Spirituality Drop-In Group
Seeking spiritual companionship? Hungry for deeper wisdom about your life? Longing for connection with others, full of laughter and insight? Then this group is for you! Each month we gather for lectio divina, or “sacred reading.” We read a poem together, notice what resonates and explore how it speaks to our lives. All are welcome, no preparation needed. If you want reminders and a link, simply let Rev. Sian know at revsian@ocuuc.org. We meet on the 3rd Friday of every month…
Nov 21, 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.
Meditation Group
Meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 10:00 am in the Robitaille Room.
Worship Service
Raymond Zachery, the Cantor of Congregation B’nai Tzedek will be speaking and singing. 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.
Nov 22, 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.
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…
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…
Worship Service | Healing Doesn’t Follow an Org Chart
We Westerners often split ourselves into mind, body, and spirit, but healing has never respected those boundaries. Join Rev. Sian in exploring what the last twenty years have taught us about wholeness,the gifts and limits of Western medicine, and choosing our own path toward healing in whatever form that takes. 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…