72425 Via Vail
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-321-0694
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 of the Congregation portion of the meeting to ask your questions or tell us your thoughts! Agendas and approved minutes from prior meetings are available […]
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 11:00am. Please contact Carol Lavoie for more information.
On the third Sunday of every month from October to June we share half of our plate collections with a non-profit 501c3 organization. The Share the Plate recipients have been nominated and elected by members and friends from a pool of non-profits organizations serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert cities.
Worship Leader: Grace Garner
Worship Associate: Denise Janssen Eager
How do we act as leaders and allies in the fight for justice in a world that is pushing us further and further apart? When is it our duty to be bold and when do we know to step back and listen? We learn from Palm Springs Councilmember Grace Garner about how being raised at UU Fellowship of the Desert (later UUCOD) taught her how to use her position to respect, protect, and speak out for justice even when it isn’t easy.
Introduced by the Social Justice Committee in January 2023. Donate formula, which will be given to Galilee Center for distribution to their families with babies.
Why donate formula rather than money? Due to shortages, stores have been setting tight limits on the number of cans per purchase. Our donations help Galilee Center hand out more formula each month to families with babies who are unable to buy it on their own.
Click through to see images of the only powdered formulas they will accept....
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Ginger Hemingway
We UUs cherish democracy. It grows out of our deepest values of inclusion, generosity, and interdependence. This morning, as we are getting ready for a momentous election, we’ll explore what a spiritual commitment to democracy means and how we can work toward democratic thriving in the reality of our divided culture.
Worship Leader: Rabbi Mark Borovitz
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
In times when anger/negativity is in such abundance, hope is the
spiritual response that will save us all from the disaster of despair.
Looking at faith traditions to live into the hope that living our faith
gives us, finding more similarities than differences.
However the election goes on Tuesday evening, we know that we've all been anxious and worried and uncertain for a long time leading up to this election. On Wednesday, November 6, our Sanctuary will be open for quiet reflection and connection for any who want to drop in. Come and rest in this quiet space.
Our on-going first Wednesday crafting time now includes a mix of skill sets including laughter, camaraderie & a break from routine. Mark your calendar to join us the first Wednesday of each month as we morph into broader directions beyond just painting rocks (which continues). Exploring Creativity is energizing. Bring your project, lunch & beverage […]
Gather with Rev. Ian for a time of quiet, words, and music on the day after our national election. We'll share what's in our hearts and bring our spirits together for contemplation/prayer and connection.
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 11:00am. Please contact Carol Lavoie for more information.
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.
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?
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 Lunch. Click for more details. We will gather at Barrel District Pizza in Cathedral City. Outside dining, (weather permitting) & separate checks are options. They […]
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 occasionally share a tidbit of accumulated joy or wisdom. Mark your calendar. BYO picnic. No RSVP needed.
Holiday Gift Drive for SafeHouse of the Desert & Harrison House A SafeHouse representative will attend our service, talk about SafeHouse, and bring a client to illustrate what our generosity means to them. Your generous giving will be used to purchase Target e-gift cards from our Scrip program. SafeHouse/Harrison House recipients will use the […]
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Denise Janssen Eager
Our theme for November is “Building Accessible and Inclusive Communities.” How can we expand our understanding of accessibility and inclusion and craft communities that are open and welcoming to the rich and diverse ways that our human brains work and engage in the world?
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 of the Congregation portion of the meeting to ask your questions or tell us your thoughts! Agendas and approved minutes from prior meetings are available […]
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Walter Gendell
Perhaps Emily Dickinson was wrong and hope does actually ask more than a crumb of us. Join us as we ponder how practice and attention and ritual might help us build hope in ourselves and our communities.
