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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
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With Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford and MaryBeth East, Worship Host.
Lots of us have heard our UUA President Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick - Gray say that this is no time for “a casual faith.” And many believe action is a part of that obligation. The only questions are what areas of concern we are drawn toward and what actions each of us finds most compelling and feasible. Come this Sunday with an open mind and heart to explore the possibilities for yourself.
First Sunday Plate to House Farm Workers https://housefarmworkers.org/
Followed by Zoom breakout coffee hour
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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 continues in this time of pandemic on Zoom and exported live to the congregation’s Facebook page which is www.facebook.com/uucsp Maddie Sifantus announces a Gathering with Sound, Silence and Word broadcast from the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 PM. No in person attendance. Gathering is a reflective time in our busy week to hear some beautiful music, share some silence and hear spoken word on a theme. Original poetry by Atul Ranchod. The music will be provided by Christine Snipes Mazor on violin, Geno Palilla on piano and Maddie Sifantus, soprano. Geno and Christine are a residents of Ventura, frequent performers at Gathering and a past performer in the Santa Paula Concert Series. Maddie Sifantus, in addition to being the minister of the Universalist Unitarian Church, is a professional singer with a long career in the Northeast before her move to Santa Paula. Free, but with a free will offering to compensate our Gathering musician that can be mailed to UUCSP, 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 with Gathering in the memo line or donations can be made from the church’s website www.uucsp.org
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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.
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
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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.
Channel Islands Cluster Shared Worship ShellyTochluk, speaker
"The last year brought multiple, ongoing crises to the forefront of our minds. Health inequities in the face of a global pandemic. Police violence against Black people. The spread of massive conspiracy theories leading to a white supremacist, anti-democratic insurrection. Calls to stand in solidarity for racial justice have been loud and clear. How do we take action? We are not only physically at a distance. Many of us also feel unsure about what to do. Do we really want to abolish the police? How can we stand in solidarity if we feel conflicted? How do we bridge the divide?" We share worship with the other UU congregations in our cluster, with many of the ministers participating and the author of Witnessing Whiteness preaching. Note different time and Zoom ID info. This service will not be exported to Facebook.
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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.
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
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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.
The eight Sabbats of Earth Based Theology respect the cycles of the year on our earth. The Spring Equinox is the point of perfect balance on the journey through the Wheel of the Year. Night and day are of equal length and in perfect equilibrium - dark and light, masculine and feminine, inner and outer, in balance. The natural world is coming alive. We mark this time while thinking of our March theme of respect.
With Rev. Maddie Sifantus and Ken Stock, Worship Host
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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.
Rev. Maddie reflects on how we all need rest and Sabbath time in our lives, including her own, as she leaves on Sabbatical after Easter! Respect for others starts with respect for our own needs. Rev. Maddie Sifantus with Karen Harris, Worship Host
UUs Back in the Day Leslie Nichols
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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.