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.
72425 Via Vail
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-321-0694
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Sunday Worship: “Reality is Gorgeous”
Sancturary and Livestream on our Website 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CAWorship Leader: Peter Mathews
Worship Associate: Joni Padduck
The connotation of the very word “reality" can turn us away. But, in all religions and prophetic thought, reality is a window into an emotional state of inner peace. Christians call it heaven. Buddhists call it nirvana. Reality is truth, and the truth does indeed set us free. And this freedom is available even in the most horrific of times.
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room and ZoomThe 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 […]
Drop-In Scrabble
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesInterested 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.
Afternoon Book Club: The Tubman Train by Doug Peterson
Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey. The Tubman Train is the […]
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Share the Plate
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.
Sunday Worship: “A Rebirth of Possibility: Earth Day and the Transformation of Hope”
Sancturary and Livestream on our Website 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CAWorship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Denise Janssen Eager
The world around us, the world we are an integral part of, is changing in drastic and dangerous ways. Where can we find hope? Where can we build hope? Might science and science fiction show us a way? Might there be a spiritual path to hope?
Formula on the Fourth
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....
Sunday Worship: “Blossoming Into Life: Flower Communion”
Sancturary and Livestream on our Website 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CAWorship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Julia Alberg-Burbank
The world offers us each beauty and possibility if we just look. Join us as we celebrate the beautiful diversity of the world in a return of our Flower Communion. Bring some flowers to share. Our annual congregational meeting follows this week’s service.
Create Your Own Crafting Time
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesOur 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.
Drop-In Scrabble
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesInterested 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.
Resources for Uncovering Wonder Labyrinth Walk
LabyrinthGreetings 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 […]
Food on the First
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.
Sunday Worship: “Respect for this life: Reckless no more”
Sancturary and Livestream on our Website 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CAWorship Leaders: Ian Challis
Worship Associate:
Bryna Blum
Respecting the preciousness of this human embodiment and living a life of internal balance in a world of change.
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 occasionally share a tidbit of accumulated joy or wisdom. Mark your calendar. BYO picnic. No RSVP needed.
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: “”If Music Be the Food of Love: Choir Sunday”
Sancturary and Livestream on our Website 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CAWorship Leader: Jim Tong and the UUCOD Choir
Worship Associate: Rev. Ian W. Riddell and Joni Padduck
Join us as we celebrate the power of music to uplift and console and inspire us. Our UUCOD Choir, under the direction of Jim Tong brings us the gift of song and spirit today. And the congregation gets to sing as well!
Women’s Night Out
Join us for Women's Night Out at a different local restaurant on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Drop-In Scrabble
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesInterested 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.
Afternoon Book Club: We couldn’t choose all the books recommended
….so many good books to read and not enough time. When we gather this month we will each share what we’ve been reading recently. Location: A Private home. Contact Lavonne Swanson (In the UUCOD Directory) for the host and address.
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