COVID-19 Response Updates
The church building is now closed to all services and activities until further notice.
For more information and the latest on COVID-19 and our community, click here.
Welcome to Our Church
We are a warm and friendly congregation. We welcome all who seek to find meaning in our busy lives, make connections with others and search for answers to life's big questions.
Upcoming Events
Service: What Matters? with Michael Eselun
Day and Time
Sunday Dec 6, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
Moving together through these challenging times, we find ourselves, perhaps on a daily basis, reassessing our priorities. UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun will share reflections on the question, “What Matters?”
Guest Michael Eselun with Mary Nelson
Second Sunday of Advent
First Sunday Plate to Interface Children and Family Services
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
To call in by phone 1+ 669 900 9128
Phone password: 529593
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.
East Meets West Community Carol Sing
Day and Time
Sunday Dec 6, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMDetails
EAST MEETS WEST COMMUNITY CAROL SING ONLINE!
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OLD FASHIONED CAROL SING LED BY REV. MADDIE
PIANO BY VINCENT SORISIO
SANTA CLAUS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 1:30 PM PT
Open to the community…WORLDWIDE!
Invite your family and friends!
To join in, please register online at www.uuwayland.org/2020-carol-sing
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.
Gathering for the Holiday Season
Day and Time
Tuesday Dec 8, 7:00 PM - Tuesday Nov 10, 8:00 PMDetails
This is a reflective time in our busy week to hear some inspiring music, share some silence and hear spoken word. Music for the season of Advent. Led by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The music will be provided by Geno Palilla, piano, Christine Snipes Mazor, violin and Maddie, soprano, with poet Atul Ranchod. Special music for the holiday season.
On the church's Facebook Page and on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
1+ 669 900 9128 to call in by phone
Phone password: 529593
The Gathering musicians are supported by a free will offering. A check can be mailed to UUCSP with Gathering in the memo line to 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 or you can give from the church's website at www.uucsp.org
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula is one of the oldest churches in Ventura County and one of the first Universalist churches established on the West Coast. It is the oldest church building in the city of Santa Paula and is the bearer of a proud liberal religious heritage that dates back to mid 18th century America. For more information, call 805-525-4670 or email uucspoffice@gmail.com
UUCSP Facebook pageParking 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.
Meditation with Jim Cole
Day and Time
Wednesday Dec 9, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDetails
The community is invited to a meditation practice group of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula led this evening by Jim Cole. The group takes place during the time of COVID on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. This group celebrates the diversity of Buddhist 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, leave a message on Reverend Maddie's private line at the church: 805-525-4620 or email minister@uucsp.org
Image by Lynn Holbein
www.facebook.com/uucsp
or
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
1+ 669 900 9128 to call in by phone
Phone password: 529593
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.
Service: The Path of Kindness
Day and Time
Sunday Dec 13, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
Our Touchstones theme for December is kindness. How can we cultivate kindness in ourselves, the world around us and during this holiday season? Rev. Maddie Sifantus with Karen Harris, Worship Host. Third Sunday in Advent.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
To call in by phone 1+ 669 900 9128
Phone password: 529593
also on www.facebook.com/uucsp
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.
Sip and Check In With Rev. Maddie
Day and Time
Tuesday Dec 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMDetails
Bring your favorite beverage and join Rev. Maddie on Zoom to light a chalice and check in with each other.
The Zoom meeting ID and password are the same as for Sunday morning and all meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password: uucsp93060
To phone: +1 253 215 8782
Phone password: 529593
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.
Service: HOLIDAY VESPERS
Day and Time
Wednesday Dec 16, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDetails
Join Rev. Maddie and ministers of our Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Cluster for a reflective time as we collaborate together in this holiday season. Stay tuned for Zoom information
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.
Blue Christmas
Day and Time
Thursday Dec 17, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMDetails
When the Holidays Hurt: Many people have difficulties during the holiday season for a variety of reasons. This pandemic year may bring more sadness than most. Join Rev. Maddie and members of our Caring Committee online for a reflective hour of readings and reflection. Rev. Maddie and members of the Caring CommitteeJoin Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
To call in by phone 1+ 669 900 9128
Phone password: 529593
Also on www.facebook.com/uucsp
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.
Service: Winter Solstice
Day and Time
Sunday Dec 20, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
Cultures around the world mark the Winter Solstice and end-of-year holidays in different ways.
We mark this year’s pandemic solstice with readings, chants and honoring of the four directions marking the longest night of the year.
Rev. Maddie Sifantus with Readers
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
To call in by phone 1+ 669 900 9128
Phone password: 529593
Also on www.facebook.com/uucsp
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.
Meditation with Rev. Maddie
Day and Time
Wednesday Dec 23, 6:00 AM - 7:00 PMDetails
The community is invited to a meditation practice group of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group takes place during the time of COVID on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. This group celebrates the diversity of Buddhist 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, leave a message on Reverend Maddie's private line at the church: 805-525-4620 or email minister@uucsp.org
Image by Lynn Holbein
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
1+ 669 900 9128 to call in by phone
Phone password: 529593
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.
Service: Christmas Eve
Day and Time
Thursday Dec 24, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMDetails
We are hoping that our traditional Christmas Eve Service will take place socially distanced in the Memorial Garden and on Zoom and Facebook. Stay tuned for instructions in Friday eblasts. We will end with Silent Night sung by a soloist and lit candles which you will take home with you.
Rev. Maddie and Readers
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
To call in by phone 1+ 669 900 9128
Phone password: 529593
Also on www.facebook.com/uucsp
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.
Meditation with Rev. Maddie
Day and Time
Wednesday Dec 30, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDetails
The community is invited to a meditation practice group of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group takes place during the time of COVID on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. This group celebrates the diversity of Buddhist 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, leave a message on Reverend Maddie's private line at the church: 805-525-4620 or email minister@uucsp.org
Image by Lynn Holbein
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775
Meeting ID: 731 217 7775
Password uucsp93060
or Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/uucsp
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.
Our Congregation
Are you looking for a friendly home where you can explore the larger questions of life with those who bring many perspectives? Are you looking for a faith community that looks outward to the larger community to make a difference in the world? Are you looking for a place that you can share your gifts as well as your concerns and your interests? Would you like to find a place that has a Spiritual Growth Center so we can grow together in spirit and health? Would you like to be able to laugh and cry together, sing together and share our lives? Rev. Maddie would love to welcome you to our small but mighty faith home.
About Unitarian Universalism
We are people of all ages, people of many backgrounds, and people of many beliefs. We are brave, curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world.
Church of the Larger Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist Association
LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation
Pacific Western Region of the UUA
