The Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach


Worship Services

Sunday Worship Services begin at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. through May 31st. Starting on June 7th we will have only one worship service at 10:00 a.m. This summer worship schedule will be in effect from June 7th through September 6th. Two services will resume on September 13th. When we have two services, the sermon is the same at both services. School-age children participate in the first part of the service, then go to their Religious Education classes. Infants and preschoolers may be dropped off ten minutes before each service.

After each service, please join us for coffee or tea and conversation on the West Patio.

Vespers is an opportunity for people to come together to reflect, share their thoughts, explore their beliefs, and share good food at the potluck that follows. Vespers is an intimate, contemplative worship held at 6 p.m.on the third Wednesday of the month.

 

“Dilemmas of Patriotism”
Cynthia Case and Matthew McHale, Service leaders		 Sun, Jul 5

In a rapidly globalizing world, what might it mean to be world citizens as well as citizens of the United States of America?

 

“Celebrating the Animals Companions in Our Lives”
Rev. Marguerite D. Lovett, Pamela Wood Browne, Mary Goff, Anna Wright		 Sun, Jul 12

Come to our annual intergenerational celebration where each animal companion will receive an individual blessing.  For the safety of your animal friends, have them on leashes or in cages.

 

“Teachings from a Zen Monastery”
Rev. Robert Schaibly, Minister Emeritus of First Church Houston Kate Taylor, Worship Assistant		 Sun, Jul 19

This sermon will focus on The Five Remembrances. They comprise a good introduction to Zen Buddhism and a positive reinforcement for regular practitioners of sitting meditation.

Rev. Robert Schaibly has studied Zen Buddhism with the popular author Thich Nhat Hanh, who ordained him a Dharma Teacher in 1992. Rev Schaibly now lives in Portland, OR.

 

“Why Giraffes Have the Right Idea; Stick Your Neck Out”
Lara Helfer, Leslie Koons Worship Leaders		 Sun, Jul 26

UU's all over the world, and this congregation is no exception, work unfailingly toward positive social, political, and economic change. Despite all we do, these challenging economic times call for more. Let's consider what we might do to further address congregational and community needs.

 


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Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach | 5450 East Atherton Street | Long Beach | California | 90815
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