We are committed to compassion. We are….
…a sanctuary for diversity, spiritual growth, and social justice
…nuestra misión es ser un santuario de diversidad, crecimiento espiritual y justicia social
Worship Services
Sunday Worship: “So … Now What? Facing the Future Together”
Sunday Worship: “Crafting an Inclusive Spirit and Welcoming Divergence”
Sunday Worship: “A Home for Everybody. A Home for Every Body”
News in Brief
Your Own Native Garden
A goal of the Sacred Grounds Team is to encourage and enable people to plant native species in your yard. Many have done so – most recently Diane C posted pictures of the flourishing globe mallow she bought at the Desert Canyon Habitat celebration last year.
You may recall that the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) was instrumental in helping us establish our native habitats. They can help you get started too. The CNPS annual Garden Day and plant sale is November 16 at the Desert Wildlife Center (8:30 AM to noon, 46500 Van Buren, Indio). Come by to learn and to get started.
And here’s the real kicker – UUCOD has a booth at the Garden Day! We will be there to share the story of our Sacred Grounds, feature our principle of the Interdependent web of life, and introduce people to UUCOD.
Come on down!
Benches!
We have three new benches on the grounds! They are gorgeous. You will find one each at the Celebration Garden, the Desert Canyon Habitat, and the Creosote Scrub Habitat.
As the weather cools, take a moment to sit and enjoy the grounds.
Huge thanks to the Sacred Grounds donors over the years, plus the volunteers for acquiring and installing the benches: Denise Stevens, John Ressler, Jack Fitzsimmons, Walter Gendell, Mel Wilkinson, Dave Emmerson, Tom Spencer, Randy Steele, Chris Eager, and Rod Belshee.
What’s Happening This Week
Featured Events for November
Silent ‘drop in’ auction – Free
Friday, November 8th @ 10:00am-4:00pm.
Live ‘in person’ auction – $15
Saturday, November 9th @ 6:30pm-9:00pm
The Auction is our BIGGEST FUNdraiser of the year. Members and Friends donate services or phsical items to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.