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A Very Spiritual Education

A seminary education is a vital requirement of our Unitarian Universalist ministry. But what actually goes on there and why is this education so necessary? Today we explore some practicalities as well as the experiences of recent seminarians.

Camp Songs

While some of our friends are away camping this summer, we will reminisce about the best and worst of camp life. Did you go to camp? As an adult or as a child? What are some of your indelible memories? Why is camping such a significant aspect of American life? And most important of all, which are your favorite camp songs? Come worship and sing with us.

Everyday Spiritual Practices in Our Chaotic World

OCUUC members, led by Linda, share personal reflections about spiritual practices and how they bring meaning to their everyday lives. Regardless of your religious leanings, we hope you’ll be inspired to consider a practice of your own as together we face life challenges in our chaotic world. Linda is a long-time member of OCUUC and a pillar of our community wearing many leadership hats over the years.

Unraveling Adoption

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about adoption? Beth Syverson is an adoptive mom and an advocate for adoptees. She will explain the many shades of gray inherent in adoption and will explain why some of the popular cultural tropes around adoption can be harmful to adoptees. Besides Beth, you will also hear from adoptees themselves, both in word and in song. You will walk away more aware of the complexities of adoption, and…

The Art of Finishing Life Well!

Unitarian Universalism is increasingly a world of seniors. There exists a deep hunger to engage the difficult yet enlivening homestretch challenges of solitude and quest, joy and service, surrender and legacy. Tom is a bona fide elder who will share his notes. He has been a parish minister since 1967 and guest minister at many churches over the years. He also volunteers at nursing and youth homes and at his local San Diego homeless center.

Life, the Universe, and Everything

A feature of Unitarian Universalism is our willingness to admit that we don’t have the answers. Today, we explore our third and fourth principles, and how they help us shape not only our faith, but how we move through the world. KC Pandell will fill in at OCUUC a number of times this summer while Rev. Sian is on sabbatical. KC is also serving as Intern Minister at Tapestry UU, a contract minister at UUC Anaheim and will begin full…

The Death and Resurrection of Unitarian Universalism

Let’s look into the future based on analyzing an extensive survey. How can our congregations thrive? What happens if we don’t? We need spiritual community to show us how to be authentic human beings. Are we doing that? Rev. Arvid Straube was the Lead Minister of the First UU Church of San Diego. He retired in 2014 and is currently Minister Emeritus at Eno River UU Fellowship in Durham, North Carolina.

Ecotones

We will explore those liminal spaces, occupying a position on both sides of a threshold, in which we sometimes find ourselves on life’s mysterious journey. Thresholds that are neither one reality or another, and yet may open a path to our deepest truths. Possibly even the sacred.

Flower Communion

Join us as we celebrate the Unitarian Universalist multi-generational tradition of “Flower Communion.” This year is the 100th anniversary and our choir has pulled out all the stops with a wonderful cantata!