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

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

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

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

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

There is a lot of talk about “sustainability” when it comes to energy use and the need to switch from burning fossil fuels to renewable resources like solar. Is there … Continue reading Running on Empty?

The immigration raids in our community continue to rip apart families and create an atmosphere of fear on our streets. On a national level, the construction of more detention camps … Continue reading Summer of Ice

On June 29,1925, at 6:44am, an earthquake struck Santa Barbara. Buildings collapsed – including the belltower of the Unitarian Society – and thirteen lives were lost. The choices made during … Continue reading Rebuilding After Disaster