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NOTE: 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 Jim Cole. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks during the time of COVID only online, on the church's Facebook page and on Zoom. Rev. Maddie's weeks are in person and on 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
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The May Mary As program will be on Zoom. There are 20,000 indigenous people from the state of Oaxaca in Southern Mexico who live and work in Ventura County. The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project's (MICOP) mission is to support, organize, and empower the indigenous migrant communities on California's Central Coast. MICOP is also the home of Radio Indigena, 94.1 FM, one of the first radio stations with programming in Mixteco, Nahuatl and other endangered indigenous languages from Southern Mexico.

Arcenio Lopez is the Executive Director of MICOP and will be the featured speaker at the May meeting.

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Rev. Pratima Dharm, a former US Army Chaplain and Iraq war veteran will speak on 29th May in observance of Memorial Day to remember those who have sacrificed their lives while serving our country. She will bring a message on how Unitarian Universalism can especially be a spiritual home for those seeking hope, healing and attempting to build a life after service to the country!  Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford, Worship Host
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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 led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks during the time of COVID 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

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CRUISE NIGHT
Join us for Santa Paula Cruise Night on Friday, June 3. 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, Rev. Maddie and others host the table under a pop up tent. Come be part of a casual song circle. Friendship Bridge will hold a Tipica sale of quality crafts from Guatemala. 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

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The late John O’Donohue believed that “the word blessing evokes a sense of warmth and protection; it suggests that no life is alone or unreachable.” Rev. Maddie kicks off the month’s theme of celebrating blessings, remembering a favorite song of her father’s, “Count your blessings, count them one by one.” How can we be a blessing to each other and the world? Rev. Maddie Sifantus with Karen Harris, Worship Host. Followed by a limited coffee hour in the Parish Hall and Zoom coffee hour.
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In Person and on Zoom and Facebook

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The Santa Paula Concert Series is back after a more than a two years hiatus due to COVID. Our first concert will be Chucumite, featuring John Robles on Sunday, June 6 at 3:00 PM at the historic Universalist Unitarian Church, a Ventura Historical County landmark, located at 740 East Main Street, Santa Paula. Parking is on the street or behind the church.

Chucumite is a trio of musicians who play ‘son jarocho’, the folk music of the southern portion of the Mexican state of Veracruz, on the Gulf coast of Mexico. Chucumite is comprised of John Robles, who plays ‘arpa jarocha’, or Veracruz folk harp; Robert Perales, who plays ‘jarana jarocha’; Sean Hutchinson, who plays ‘leona’, a large, 4 stringed instrument plucked with a plectrum of cowhorn. Robles and Perales have been performing together for over twenty-five years, and are described by folklorist and son jarocho scholar Rafael Figueroa Hernandez as “exponents of son jarocho for many years, who as good creative musicians belong to the jarocho tradition but whose music, at the same time, has been influenced by that which is happening around it”. Hutchinson joined the group in 2009. Chucumite’s self titled CD was released in 2009 and rapidly found a warm reception among lovers of world music, and it has sold in many countries all around the the globe. A fourth musician will be joining them for this special event.

The Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula has been home to a number of musical events throughout its history. Admission is $20 donation at the door, from the church office during office hours, or by Paypal on the church’s website: www.uucsp.org. Children 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula Building and Historical Fund. UUCSP is a registered Ventura County Historical Landmark. For more information, call 805-525-4647 or email uuscpoffice@gmail.com.

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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 led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks during the time of COVID 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

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Rise Up Singing is a community drop in singing group at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula. Our next song circle will be Friday, June 17 at 7 PM. You are expected to be vaccinated. Join the fun as Maddie Sifantus leads us as we experience communal singing. All ages are welcome. Free Will Offering ($5 suggested). We meet in person in the Parish Hall of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula which is located at 740 E Main Street in Santa Paula. Enter at the side door. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welcome to this informal and spirited evening of shared music making. Bring a copy of Rise Up Singing or Rise Again, if you have one. Some copies will be available to buy or borrow for the evening. For more information, call Maddie at 805-525-4620 or email her at msifantus@uuma.org.

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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 led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks during the time of COVID 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

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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 led this evening by Rev. Maddie Sifantus. The group continues to take place with Jim Cole on alternating weeks during the time of COVID 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

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