Teri was nudged into Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society. It was green, at least in the spring and the beginning of summer. The grass was tall and the ladybugs were hiding in the grass. The neighbor had chickens and the other one had horses. They’re gone now. They were conducting a play in those days. They seemed to have one a year old. Teri enjoyed being involved in them. Her child played them as well, and she was three years old at the time and is now 45. SepulvedaUU was Teri’s refuge from the city. Ahhh, but things change. Change is […]
A Word from Rev Gordon
Our spiritual theme for this month is Love as Pluralism. “I thought about the meaning of pluralism in a world where the forces that seek to divide us are strong. I came to one conclusion: We have to save each other. It’s the only way to save ourselves.” –Eboo Patel New Years Thoughts for UU’s and Beyond: I wish you all a happy New Year. I wish you all a happy New Year with lots of health, peace and love. These are the sentiments I was holding onto as the New Year opened. These are the thoughts I still have […]
Support Our Unhoused Community Members
Dear friends, It is a very special time of year. Truth, every time of year, every time of life is special. Someone is being born, someone is transitioning from this earth, Holidays happen, birthdays come and go, so everyday is special to someone. Sadly, not everyone has the privilege to enjoy the special times due to circumstance, sometimes beyond their control. In my joy and abundance, I want to share with others who, for one reason or another, are in need. So what is this about? This is about me learning about a critical shortage of men’s clothing that the […]
Housewarming Basket Update
The collection for Housewarming Baskets has been highly successful. Thank you to all the wonderful people who made contributions! Ya’ll are so very generous! We will be taking our collections, at least two baskets full, to North Valley Caring Services this week to be distributed to newly housed members of the community! We are sure they can use it! The end of November is the official end of the Housewarming Baskets drive. However, given the success of this program going forward once a month, with your help, we will continuing providing a Housewarming Basket to our community. Basic household items are […]
Thank you from Red Cross Re: Maui Relief Giving
We are grateful to everyone who supported our efforts to send relief money to the Red Cross Hawaii Disaster Relief Fund on August 27th. We raised $370 and the Board voted to match this collection. We sent $740 total to the Red Cross to support their good work in Hawaii after the Hawaii Wildfires on the island of Maui. “During their darkest hours, people need to know they can turn to the Red Cross for comfort and care. … Thank you … once again for standing with us to turn heartbreak into hope.” Gail J McGovern, President and CEO, American […]
President’s Corner
I am both excited and sad to give this message from the Board this month. I am happy because it gives me an opportunity to speak to directly to you but saddened because I am doing this because our beloved President is under the weather. Though you may not have noticed because she has been a number of our activities virtually, Janet suffered from a fall this past month and is taking some time to recuperate. She is recovering well and I’m sure she would love your well wishes. You can email her at JanetL@SepulvedaUU.org. She is planning to back […]
A Word from Rev Gordon
Our spiritual theme for this month is Divine Light: Marvelous Light “Spirituality is recognizing the divine light that is within us all. It doesn’t belong to any particular religion; it belongs to everyone” Muhammad Ali Light is a source of illumination, whether a natural one (like the sun) or an artificial one (like your lamp). Like light itself, the word can take a lot of different forms — it can be a noun, an adjective, or a verb, and it can mean “bright” or “not heavy”. Therefore, Light, when we move from theory, speculation, possibility, plans, hopes, and good intentions […]
Hello Holiday Cards
Contact: Phyllis RWhere: Zoom Room 1 Our Caring Circle is meeting December 6th at 2pm to discuss sending out Holiday Hello Cards to those we would like to keep in touch with, and perhaps don’t see regularly at Sunday Services. If you would like to be a part of the Caring Circle, please contact Phyllis R to volunteer your services.
Holiday Party
Host: MarilynWhen: December 16, 1:00 – 4:00pmWhere: Emerson UU in Canoga Park (7304 Jordan Av Canoga Park, CA 91303) Please mark your calendars so you don’t miss our SepulvedaUU Holiday Party! There will be food, music, and games. Please contact Marilyn to sign up for potluck dishes, beverages, or desserts.