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: “Crafting an Inclusive Spirit and Welcoming Divergence”
Sunday Worship: “A Home for Everybody. A Home for Every Body”
News in Brief
Bread not Stone: Together in Love
Dear ones,
As you read this we are heading toward Election Day on November 5. Though we know (and fear) that we won’t know for sure the results of the election on that day, it will certainly be a moment of great change in our political and social lives.
I know that many of you carry anxiety and fear and anger and disbelief at the state of our political and social lives. I do as well. And I am reminded strongly in times like these why we come together in community. To care for each other. To share our fears and anxieties so that we can feel heard and seen and so that we can see and hear those we care for. To share our joys and hopes so that we can strengthen and enliven our individual and collective possibilities.
The Hustle and Bustle of Church
Have you noticed the uptick in attendance? Wasn’t it nice catching up with everyone and celebrating our 65th birthday? Did you see all the prospective new Members taking their orientation classes? Are you looking forward to representing UUCOD at the 39th annual Greater Palm Springs LGTBQ Pride Parade and cutting loose at the annual service auction in the next couple weeks?
This time of year always seems to bring the hustle and bustle of church.
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
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.
Christmas Toy and Food Box Drives
Toy and Food Box Drives: November 10 - 29Food Box Packing Party: December 7, 1 - 3 pmVolunteers Serve Dinner at the Migrant Families' Christmas Party: December 10, 5 - […]
Sunday Worship: “So … Now What? Facing the Future Together”
Sunday Worship: “So … Now What? Facing the Future Together”
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Joni Padduck
Election Day has passed and we are all starting to figure out how to more forward into new realities together. How will we care for ourselves? How will we care for our neighbors? How will we heal wounds and continue our work of crafting the beloved community together?
Women’s Lunch Out
Women’s Lunch Out
Ladies - winter is coming & with it comes early darkness & the need for many to NOT drive after dark. So the November Women's Night Out is now Gals Who Do […]
80+Seniors Meet-Up (OFU)
80+Seniors Meet-Up (OFU)
If you are past your 80th birthday, come on over to the Community room the second Wednesday of the month for lively interactions. There we laugh & picnic as well […]
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.