The Mission Of The Universalist Unitarian Church Of Santa Paula:
To Practice Inclusiveness, Seek Justice, And Foster Spirituality.
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.
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
Twilight Gathering with Kate English, John Robles and Atul Ranchod
Day and Time
Tuesday Oct 8, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDetails
Kate English leads our Twilight Gathering with John Robles and original poems by Atul Ranchod.
This is a reflective time in our busy week to hear some inspiring music, share some silence and hear spoken word.
Free will offering to support the Gathering musicians ($5-20 suggested)
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 Thomas Weisbecker
Day and Time
Wednesday Oct 9, 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, this Wednesday with 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.
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: Canvass Sunday with Kate English and MaryBeth East
Day and Time
Sunday Oct 13, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
Please join us for our annual Canvass Kickoff Sunday where we will be examining in depth the named UU value of Justice. During a time when many feel democracy is under threat, the UU value of justice invites us to work to build diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive using inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations. Pledging our funds and services is part of our internal democratic process and how we "live" justice. This Sunday we will be asked to examine our relationship and responsibilities to the value of justice.
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 Oct 16, 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, 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.
Service: Grandmother, What Big Eyes You Have with Ruth Ricards and Thomas Weisbecker
Day and Time
Sunday Oct 20, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
Grandmothers play an important role in our upbringing. Ruth became a grandmother for the first time in May of 2023. She will share some stories from a few of our members about their special relationship and love with their grandmothers. She will also share the emotional rollercoaster she went through when she found out she was expecting a new grandbaby!
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.
Social Concerns Action Committee Film Series
Day and Time
Sunday Oct 20, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMDetails
The Social Concerns Action Committee is launching its Israel and Palestine Film Series beginning, 12:30 P.M., Sunday after church, October 20, 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 may influence the outcome of our presidential election. Bitter confrontations are happening on our university campuses. Our first film, “Independent Jewish Voices: 100 Years After Balfour” is a 24-minute video concentrating on British Foreign Secretary’s, Arthur Balfour’s, letter of 1917, confirming Britain’s support for a “national home” for the Jewish people in Palestine. We hear a number of voices of members of “Independent Jewish Voices”, who are a network of Jews in Britain with a shared commitment to human rights, international law, and a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in Israel/Palestine.
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 Thomas Weisbecker
Day and Time
Wednesday Oct 23, 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, 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.
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.
Mary A. Livermore Society
Day and Time
Thursday Oct 24, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMDetails
Being an informed voter is essential as our vote is our voice. This November, voters will decide the fate of 10 thorny policy proposals , including crime, health care, rent control and taxes. The October 24th meeting of the Mary A Livermore Society will feature an explanation and in-depth discussion of the these ten propositions! We will meet in the Parish Hall at 11:30. Bring a sack lunch and your own good
energy! Drinks and dessert served! All are welcome!
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: Day of the Dead: A Collaborative Service with Constancia Leshin and Ruth Ricards
Day and Time
Sunday Oct 27, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
It is believed that at the end of October, the veil between the earthly plane and the spirit world is thin. The two worlds become connected making it easier for those who have departed to cross over to the land of the living. The Days of the Dead honors them and their lives. For two special days on October 1st and 2nd, we gather together and laugh, cry, tell and share stories. We eat their favorite foods and drink special drinks. It is a real life-centered celebration! Join Ruth and Constancia on Sunday, October 27th, bring a small photo of someone you would like to honor and place it on our altar/"ofrenda". We would love for you to join us!
UUs of Our Past with Leslie Nichols
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 Oct 30, 6:00 PM - Friday Oct 25, 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, 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.
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? We 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.