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Kate English continues her series of talks on the newly adopted Unitarian Universalist values with Transformation which calls us to open our hearts and minds to change, embracing the opportunities it brings for spiritual and ethical growth. As we enter the next phase of our church life, we are invited to deepen our understanding of our congregation, ourselves and the world, evolving with compassion and courage. Together, we create a community that nurtures transformation, where every change is a step toward more justice and love.

Guest at Your Table
(November 17 through December 22]
This year we will be participating in the annual Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Guest at Your Table fund raiser. During the holiday season our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving and people around the world and in this country who need a helping hand, whether it is for disaster relief, food scarcity, education for their families, human rights, including women’s issues and gender equality, and environmental issues. Guest At Your Table is personal. We are encouraged to think of a member from one of these communities who would share a meal with us and tell us about their life and hopes. Reverend Betty will tell us more about UUSC on November 17th. Gifts of $150 will be matched.

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The Social Concerns Action Committee will present its second film in its Israel and Palestine Film Series after church, Sunday, November 17 at 12:30 P.M., in the Sanctuary. We hope by showing these films, and discussing them afterwards, we will gain understanding of the events leading up to the October 7th attack, and the hopes and dreams of people involved in this conflict. It has become a divisive issue worldwide and is escalating into a larger conflict. Our second film will be announced in a Friday Blast, so stay tuned. (A lunch will be provided as part of the coffee hour.)

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NOTE: THIS IS IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM AND FACEBOOK. The community is invited to a meditation practice group of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, this Wednesday with leader, Thomas Weisbecker. This group celebrates the diversity of Buddhist, mindfulness, and other meditative orientations and welcomes participants from all contemplative traditions to attend. The group is open to everyone regardless of funds; there is a free will offering ($5 suggested with checks made to UUCSP with Meditation in the memo line, mailed to UUCSP, 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060). The meeting will begin with a reading and short discussion, with a guided meditation leading us into a time of silence. There is power in meditating together. We would love to have you join us. For more information call the office at 805-525-4647 or email office@uucsp.org.

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On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we take time to give thanks for all of our blessings. Please join us in this sharing service when we listen to Ellen Deeb, Francisco Estrada, Maureen Kimberling, and Margaret Wilson share their stories about gratitude. We will take time on this Sunday to share our cornbread communion in our sanctuary or virtually from our homes.

UUs of Our Past with Leslie Nichols

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NOTE: THIS IS IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM AND FACEBOOK. The community is invited to a meditation practice group of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, this Wednesday with leader, Jim Cole. This group celebrates the diversity of Buddhist, mindfulness, and other meditative orientations and welcomes participants from all contemplative traditions to attend. The group is open to everyone regardless of funds; there is a free will offering ($5 suggested with checks made to UUCSP with Meditation in the memo line, mailed to UUCSP, 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060). The meeting will begin with a reading and short discussion, with a guided meditation leading us into a time of silence. There is power in meditating together. We would love to have you join us. For more information call the office at 805-525-4647 or email office@uucsp.org.

Parking is available on the street in front of the church. In addition, there are a limited number of parking spaces behind the church in the alley-way. A handicap accessible entrance with an electric lift is available on the east side of the building next to the side entrance.