The Kumano Kodō
The Kumano Kodō is a series of pilgrimage trails in Japan, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rev. Julia recently walked a portion of these trails, where pilgrims – … Continue reading The Kumano Kodō
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Meditations of the Heart
Howard Thurman was an African American author, theologian, philosopher and civil rights leader deeply committed to nonviolence. His book, “Meditations of the Heart”, is a touchstone for troubled times. This … Continue reading Meditations of the Heart
Crossings
Alan Salazar, a Chumash and Tataviam elder and Native Californian, will share with us about Chumash maritime culture and his experiences with building and paddling the tomol, a traditional Chumash … Continue reading Crossings
Taking Up Space
September 24th will be the 200th birthday of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. An African American poet, teacher, abolitionist, novelist, and famed public speaker in her time, she was active in … Continue reading Taking Up Space
Beauty for All
This Sunday, let’s liberate Beauty – the flourish that declares our humanity. Too often beauty is marketed as a luxury, a reward, or a scarce commodity, rather than something that … Continue reading Beauty for All
The Social Life: Our Ingathering Service
I often get asked, “Why is it called the Unitarian *Society* instead of church?” Perhaps there is something to reclaim in the word. Whether you are an introvert, extrovert, or … Continue reading The Social Life: Our Ingathering Service
The Power of Song
Join us for a song-filled Sunday as we reflect on how music moves us, strengthens us, and builds community in these hard times. Rev. Julia will be joined by Gwendolyn … Continue reading The Power of Song
Liberation is Ongoing
This weekend is the Pacific Pride Festival, our community’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration. Celebrating Pride, as an expression of both joy and resistance, is an integral part of the ongoing struggle … Continue reading Liberation is Ongoing
The Question Box
Join us this Sunday for Rev. Julia’s “Question Box” service – no sermon, but instead a service constructed in-the-moment by the questions that you bring. What have you always wanted … Continue reading The Question Box
The Joy of Resistance
Today we invite you to embrace joy as an act of resistance against the challenges and injustices that seek to diminish our spirit. In the face of adversity, experiencing and … Continue reading The Joy of Resistance