COVID-19 Response Updates
The church building Is now open to those fully masked and who are willing to socially distance. Services are also available on Zoom and Facebook Live.
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
CRUISE NIGHT
Day and Time
Friday Jun 2, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMDetails
Join us for Santa Paula Cruise Night on Friday, June 2 . The Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula has an information table in front of the church at 740 E Main and opens the church for tours of its historic sanctuary and parish hall from 5 PM to dusk. Come in and ring the bell on Main Street! Ken Stock and Rev. Maddie will host the table under a pop up tent. Cruise Night is held on the first Friday of each month from April through October on Main Street in Santa Paula. For more information call 805-525-4647 or email minister@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.
Service: Tis a Gift to Be Simple with Rev. Maddie and Ken Stock
Day and Time
Sunday Jun 4, 10:30 AM - 12:00 AMDetails
As we go into the summer months, how can we simplify our lives to make space to live them! What if simplicity is our delight?
First Sunday Plate to Poder Popular for farmworker relief
IN PERSON 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
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.
MISTAKES AND MIRACLES BOOK DISCUSSION
Day and Time
Sunday Jun 4, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMDetails
ALL CHURCH READ
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT SESSION SUNDAY, JUNE 4 AFTER COFFEE HOUR
BRING A BAG LUNCH!
Every year we participate in the UUA’s Common Read which we call the All Church Read. The 2022–2023 UU Common Read is Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism by Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin, published by Skinner House Books. Our first discussion was held on March 26 facilitated by Rev. Maddie with the theme of Every Congregation Has a Story. The third discussion, facilitated by Rev. Maddie will be at noon on Sunday, June 4 with the title of History and Hope.
The authors of this book, Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin—a white minister and a lay person of color—explored five UU congregations' journeys toward Beloved Community. In Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism (Skinner House Books, 2019), they shared the joy, disappointment, and growth these congregations found. The book is available from the UUA Bookstore at https://www.uuabookstore.org/Mistakes-and-Miracles-P18521.aspx THERE IS ONE COPY AVAILABLE NEXT TO THE SOCIAL JUSTICE LIBRARY ON THE BOOKCASE IN THE PARISH HALL
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 Jim Cole
Day and Time
Wednesday Jun 7, 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. Jim continues to lead on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. In alternating weeks Rev. Maddie leads in person from the Parish Hall of UUCSP as well as exporting to Zoom and Facebook. 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.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Day and Time
Friday Jun 9, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDetails
The Santa Paula Cinema Series presents the Invasion of the Body Snatchers hosted by Mitch Stone. Enter side door.
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: Flower Communion with Rev. Maddie and Atul Ranchod
Day and Time
Sunday Jun 11, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
Our Annual Flower Communion which this year we are marking 100th Anniversary of when Norma Capek celebrated the first Flower Communion in Prague in 1923. We will also have our new member recognition. Bring a flower or two to share and take home a flower.
Our choir sings
Image by Lynn Holbein
IN PERSON 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
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 Jun 13, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMDetails
This is the last Sip and Check In with Rev. Maddie until August. On Zoom: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.
Twilight Gathering with Donna Lynn Caskey
Day and Time
Tuesday Jun 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMDetails
Maddie Sifantus announces the monthly Gathering with Sound, Silence and Word in person at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula. Gathering continues on Zoom but is no longer exported live to the congregation’s Facebook page.
Gathering is a reflective time open to all to hear some beautiful music, share some silence and hear spoken word. Our theme in May is Delight. We are excited to have the return of Banjo Gal Donna Lynn Caskey. The previously announced duo, Jerry Cruz and Sabrina Moreno, had to bow out due to illness and will be rebooked in the near future.
Gatherings are supported by a free will offering in the Sanctuary to compensate our Gathering musicians or a check can be mailed to UUCSP, 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 with Gathering in the memo line Donations can also be made from the church’s website www.uucsp.org. Information on how to access Zoom can be found on the website or by calling the church office at 805-525-4670 or email office@uucsp.org
For more information, call 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.
Meditation with Rev. Maddie
UU Church of Santa PaulaMeditation with Rev. Maddie
Day and Time
Wednesday Jun 14, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDetails
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 led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks only online, 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.
Rise Up Singing
Day and Time
Friday Jun 16, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDetails
Our monthly community singing group meets in the Parish Hall singing from Rise Up Singing, Rise Again and any song you wish to bring and lead. Led by Maddie Sifantus. Free will offering ($5 suggested)
Enter from the East Side door from the front or back gate. There are about 10 parking spaces behind the church or you can park on the street or nearby lots.
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: Celebrations, Seasons and Markings
Day and Time
Sunday Jun 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
As we head into the summer months, we think of the Summer Solstice, the arc of the seasons, Pride Month and Juneteenth and why we might mark these events together. Rev. Maddie with Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford
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.
Meditation With Jim Cole
Day and Time
Wednesday Jun 21, 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. Jim continues to lead on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. In alternating weeks Rev. Maddie leads in person from the Parish Hall of UUCSP as well as exporting to Zoom and Facebook. 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: UUA General Assembly with MaryBeth East, Worship Host
Day and Time
Sunday Jun 25, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
We share portions of the UUA’s General Assembly’s Sunday service recorded earlier in the day along with our Worship Host MaryBeth East
UUs of Our Past Leslie Nichols
IN PERSON 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
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 Brenna Book
UU Church of Santa PaulaMeditation with Brenna Book
Day and Time
Wednesday Jun 28, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDetails
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 led this evening by Brenna Book. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks only online, 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.
Meditation With Jim Cole
Day and Time
Wednesday Jul 5, 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. Jim continues to lead on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. In alternating weeks Rev. Maddie leads in person from the Parish Hall of UUCSP as well as exporting to Zoom and Facebook. 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.
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
