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: “Moral Courage in Uncertain Times”
Sunday Worship: “Envisioning a Democratic Future”
News in Brief
Bread not Stone: The Past and the Future
Dear ones,
An ad was placed in The Desert Sun in October of 1959 that asked readers “Are you a Unitarian and don’t know it?” It was placed by the Rev. Ray Manker, from Riverside. And then on the evening of Wednesday, October 19, 1959, a diverse collection of people—a few humanists, liberals, and at least one person who was already Unitarian—gathered for the first time at the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce office.
Since then, this community has grown and thrived, through struggle and wandering in the desert, through ministers coming and going, through dreaming and hard work. And here we are, 65 years later, stronger than ever!
Let the New Church Year Begin
It’s the end of September, snow birds are returning, church seats are filling up, groups are re-assembling, and the new church year begins. The new Board—constituted by two new Members and one re-elected Member—has now met twice and taken some actions of which to be aware.
Look at how full the church calendar already is! One occasion of which to take note is our 65th birthday on October 13. The first Church Council follows on October 19, and then November brings the Pride Parade on the 3rd and our annual service auction on November 8 and 9. New Members are celebrated on November 17
Growing Connections to Our CommUnity
This following post is the beginning in a series of mothly posts outlining what stewardship means to us at UUCOD. Each month we will explore a different aspect of being in CommUnity.
Growing Connections To Our CommUnity: Thank You Good Stewards!
Over many years, we have likened stewardship to a shepherd watching over their flock; ensuring the flock is protected and has what it needs to flourish. Put in simpler terms, our community is blessed with many Members and Friends who contribute their time, their talent, and their treasures to ensure that our community has what it needs to flourish.
Thank goodness for our volunteers who make our community possible. With our limited amount of staffing, we rely heavily on our Members and Friends to help with both large and small tasks critical to ensuring a robust and fulfilling experience for all Members and Friends.
Did you know it can require up to 35 people to assemble a Sunday morning? And what about all the individuals who serve as committee and board members or the folks who maintain our building and our grounds. Or the many Members and Friends who help with Hospitality or the auction or packing food boxes during the holidays. The list goes on and on and all of us benefit from this abundance of giving of our time.
Many volunteer opportunities take only a few minutes, take little, if any, training, and can be done at your convenience. How about volunteering to be a greeter on a Sunday morning? Or helping prepare for or clean up Coffee Hour occasionally? Or sign up to bring flowers for a Sunday service?
How does one get more involved in serving our community? Talk to someone who is already doing something you would be interested in. They will point you in the right direction. When you volunteer – when you give back to our community – you experience the satisfaction of giving and the gratitude of the community you serve.
UUCOD Stewardship and Membership Committees
What’s Happening This Week
Week of Events
Socks on the Second
On the Second Sunday of the month we collect a sock donation for the clients of Well in the Desert. The Well serves the population of the Coachella Valley in poverty prevention, intervention and advocacy.
Sunday Worship: “Ingathering: Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future”
Sunday Worship: “Ingathering: Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future”
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Julia Alberg-Burbank
On October 19, 1959, Unitarians in the Coachella Valley gathered for the first time at the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce office. Since then, this community has grown and thrived, through struggle and wandering in the desert, through ministers coming and going, through dreaming and hard work. And here we are, 65 years later, stronger than ever! Join us on this joyful day as we celebrate our history and our coming back together at the beginning of this church year and as we look together toward the future. And after the service, there will be birthday cake!!!
UUCOD 65th Birthday Celebration
Women’s Night Out
Women’s Night Out
Join us for Women's Night Out at a different local restaurant on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors carries on the buiness of the church every third Tuesday of the month. Members, feel free to show up in person or online during the Voices […]
Drop-In Scrabble
Drop-In Scrabble
Interested in joining other UUCOD members in a friendly game or two of scrabble? ALL ARE WELCOME-FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT! We will meet the first and third Thursday of the month at […]
Featured Events for October
Recognizing and Moving Beyond Unconscious Bias
Saturday, October 26
9:30 am – 2 pm
Discussion Leader: Lauren Joichin Nile, friend of UUCOD
In this ‘no blame, no shame’ highly interactive workshop participants will be lead in a number of discussions including:
- What it Unconscious Bias?
- How do We Develop Unconscious Biases?
- How do Unconscious Biases Impact our Lives and the Lives of Others?
- What Can We Do to Unlearn Our Unconscious Biases?”
Attendees have found this workshop to be both eye-opening, and a true growth experience.
Brought to you by the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Ministry
CA Ballot Proposition Discussion
Sunday October 20
11:30 am – 1 pm
Join a discussion of ballott issues including the pros and cons of each proposition. We will use the California Voter Guide as our basis for understanding the implications of each proposition. We will review the positions taken by the UU Justice Ministry of California (UUJMCA) and endorsements from other organizations.
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.