72425 Via Vail
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-321-0694
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Denise Janssen Eager
The nights are getting longer, and we light lights to see each other and to remind ourselves of joy and hope. Today we’ll explore how Hanukkah and the Solstice and other festivals of light help us see our collective humanity and possibility.
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.
All members and friends are welcome! Lessons in chemistry tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, who becomes a beloved cooking show host in 1960s Southern California after being fired as a chemist a decade earlier. It is also s new series based on the book, - now streaming on Apple+. Location: A Private home. Contact […]
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.
Guest Speaker: Nikko Beltran
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
Compassion & Choices fights for the rights of people at the end of their life and pushes back against those who seek to strip those rights away. There's much to learn.
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!
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.
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
Join us on this winter morning as we gather around our common flame and share stories and songs of the season.
This service is not streamed.
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Julia Alberg-Burbank
On this dark night, the Christmas story reminds us that love comes to us as a gift, sometimes from unexpected places. Join us as we celebrate the gift of love in story, song, and silence.
This service is streamed.
Join us for a casual full moon sound bath at our UUCOD Peace Labyrinth, just as the full moon is rising. Explore this beautiful desert space to connect with the offerings of the desery night sky, the moon, and the healing vibrations of singing bowls! This is an informal gathering and whether you decide to […]
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
At the end of one year and the beginning of the next, we look back and wonder what we can let go from the year gone by and what we can carry forward into the months to come. Join us as we let the past burn away and call on love to guide the future.
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 & drop in between 11:30 - 2:00 to participate. No host; no RSVP needed; set-up/clean-up is shared; just roll on over & see what is born.
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.
Greetings to All Labyrinth Walkers! Join us on the first Saturday of every month at UUCOD’s own Peace Labyrinth. We often have inspirational readings and sometimes music while we walk. Labyrinths are an ancient tool used across many lands and religions. They are an easy yet powerful path of unity, prayer, relaxation and mediation. Please […]
Every First Sunday of a month, our congregations collects a food and clothing offering for Galilee Center and their overnight shelter. The center serves the needs of seniors & families, migrant farm workers & asylum applicants in the Mecca area.
Worship Leaders: Rev. Barbara Fast
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
Interdependence with the natural world sustains and challenges us. It is a fundamental value of our faith. We will explore the spiritual and practical aspects, as we dedicate and celebrate our new Desert Canyon Habitat. Guest speakers will help us understand how we can help our fellow creatures.
Come early! We expect a large number of visitors. Please park on the street if you are able. Following the service and dedication, many local conservation groups will join an Exhibitor Fair on the Labyrinth, and Native Plants will be available for sale.
For the fifth year, we're having a Weed Pull Party! These are lots of fun including a chance to socialize, enjoy some music and refreshments, and tend our lovely grounds. In the first year or two we hauled out dead brush and construction debris, fought invasive Saharan mustard, fountain grass and bermuda grass, cleared undergrowth, […]
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.
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.
