Worship ServicesSunday Worship Services begin at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. until June 29th. Starting on June 29th we will have only one worship service at 10:00 a.m. This summer worship schedule will be in effect from June 29th through August 31st. Two services will resume on September 7th. 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 a short, quiet, contemplative service held at 6 p.m on the third Wednesday of the month.
| “Celebrating the Interdependent Web: The Power of Animals” Rev. Marguerite D. Lovett |
Sun, Jul 6 |
We can learn a lot from the animals that share this planet with us. Join us as we explore the healing and learning process that leads to love and respect when we are with animals. Bring your cats, dogs, snakes, insects, lizards, rats, etc. This is your chance to introduce them to your community. If you love dolphins, whales, alligators, leopards, elephants, wolves, horses, bring a picture and briefly tell us why they are special to you.
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| “Is Our Self-Worth defined by Our Net Worth?” Edie Mickey-Silveria, Trish Lester |
Sun, Jul 13 |
Can money and spirituality mix comfortably? Trish Lester – a successful entrepreneur will talk about our values and the “almighty dollar.” A UU from Santa Clarita, she is a singer/songwriter, too. Trish will share some special music with us
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| “Summer Reading” The Vespers Committee |
Wed, Jul 16 |
What are you reading this summer? Why did you choose it? Share a thumbnail description. Do you like it? Disappointed? We’ll meet in the lounge or on the lawn after the summer picnic is over.
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| “Walking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes” Matthew McHale |
Sun, Jul 20 |
It is easy to forget that other people are human too; that they have bad days and different perspectives shaped by their personal experiences. How does empathy help us to live our 2nd UU principal of justice, equity and compassion in our daily relations? This service will use dramatic readings and personal reflection to explore what it means “to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.”
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| “Storytelling Interweaves Music and Prose” Larisa Helfer and Matthew McHale with Jim Scott, Singer-Songwriter |
Sun, Jul 27 |
Congregational members will share their personal life stories as Unitarians living the seven principles of the church. Interwoven throughout the service will be the music of Jim Scott, writer of many of our hymns – “Gather the Spirit”, “Nothing but Peace is Enough” and “May Your Life Be As a Song.” He will lead the congregation in song.
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