Surrender!
The word “Surrender” is often associated with weakness, but when is it a strength?
State of the UUnion
Lots has happened in our denomination and in our country lately. We live in interesting times! Join Rev. Sian Wiltshire as she reflects on what it means to be a democracy (or not) in both these areas of our lives.
“Please Covenant Responsibly”
Unitarian Universalism is all about relationship: being in covenant together, and returning to it when we inevitably break it. Today, guest minister KC Marie Pandell explores the meaning of that relationship, and how we can live into our values by doing the work of repair.
Seek Renewal By Doing Nothing
Summer is a good time to step back, consider our lives, and take time for renewal. Physical renewal, emotional renewal, and especially spiritual renewal. How do we seek renewal? By doing nothing at all!
“Descendants”
Lawrence Ingalls will be talking about his mixed Native American, Scottish, and Mexican background. He believes there is a need for more people to learn how to engage in complex conversations.
“Love Your Enemies, Are You Kidding?”
How not to become what we hate.
Face the Music and Dance
Popular guest speaker, and UCLA oncology chaplain, Michael Eselun will explore the dance we do between acceptance and self-compassion. If we reach for acceptance of our circumstances as a pathway to inner peace, what part does self-compassion play?
Is it Binary or Not?
Life is complicated, and sometimes confusing. When we try to oversimplify things by asking for a clear, definite answer, we lose the nuances and subtleties that often make the biggest differences. In the Western World, we are taught to think rationally, logically and in this binary fashion. Often, however, the answer to the question, “is it this or is it that?” is … yes.
Juneteenth
Let us celebrate Juneteenth and the reparative justice that will move us into a hopeful future.
Make us a Sanctuary!
This wonderful church has been a sanctuary for Ukrainians, but also for so many others who need our love-centered faith. Let’s celebrate and embrace our “sanctuary-ness.” The OCUUC Annual Meeting will be after the service and we will also be giving a Blessing to our Ukrainian guests.
Cultivating Peace: Ending Gun Violence
Come join Rev. Sian and Katherine Martin, of Mom’s Demand Action and OCUUC member, as we explore how we can all cultivate peace in a time of gun violence. After the service there is an opportunity to do a peaceful demonstration on the corner of Mesa Verde and Adams. Bring signs and wear orange to honor Gun Violence Awareness Day!
Flower Communion Sunday
This very special youth led service will honor Memorial Day and feature our annual Flower Communion. Please bring a flower to exchange for during the service.