72425 Via Vail
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-321-0694
Minister Meeting
Sanctuary 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States
Sunday Worship: What I Learned on the Plane from Frank
Hybrid: Online and In-Person 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesWorship Leader: Vanessa T. Ament Ph.D., M.Div.
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
The key message is to re-asses our assumptions about others as they deal with issues, such as conflict, in ways we might as individuals or a culture, judge, then dismiss, rather than try to understand as a way to open dialogue and gain understanding and compassion.
Social Justice Committee Meeting – Not Meeting in August
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Dos Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Sanctuary 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesUsing the sanctuary and kitchen.
Sunday Worship: The Impact of Our Aliveness on a More Joyful World
Hybrid: Online and In-Person 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesWorship Leader: Dr. Maxine Kaye
Worship Associate: Mack Rogers
Enhancing our own personal attitudes and practices for an energetic and joyful life experience increases our capability to work happily and consistently in creating a world that works for all.
Relying on the Universal Source of Life that is ever-present, we become effective instruments for positive changes in ourselves and in the world.
Dr. Maxine Kaye Alive and Ageless Workshop
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesBoard of Directors Meeting – Not Meeting in August
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Script to Stage to Screen Auditions
Sanctuary and Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesJoin us for open auditions for the S2S2S 2022-23 season!
Sunday Worship: How to be an Anti-Racist Congregation
Hybrid: Online and In-Person 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesWorship Leader: Rev. Jen Simon
Worship Associate: Sarita Gonzales
In the past several years, Black writers such as Ibram Kendi, Ijeoma Oluo, and Adrienne Maree Brown have given us valuable advice on becoming actively anti-racist in our personal lives and our communities. As Unitarian Universalists continue to deepen their commitments, and their actions, toward a more just and equitable world, Jen Simon reflects on some necessary conditions UU congregations need to nurture in order to do this work in community.
Board Orientation
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States
Sunday Worship: Seek and Hide: Sardines and the Search for Truth
Hybrid: Online and In-Person 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesWorship Leaders: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Bob Rancourt
Our fourth principle calls us to a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. What does it mean to be responsible in our search for meaning and how do we live out the results of our searching?
Great news! There is still time to register for Beloved Conversations Virtual: Within Fall Term!
ZoomWithin Registration deadline EXTENDED to Friday, September 2nd! Complete your registration to be part of our Fall Term of either Gathering Our Selves (for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) or Un/Learning for Liberation (for white people). This course is founded on... Deep Listening Beloved Conversations teaches the importance of learning to listen deeply in order […]
Sunday Worship: The Work of Our Hands
Hybrid: Online and In-Person 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesWorship Leader: Rev. Ian
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
What work do we value? Why do we honor the work of some over the work of others? What do we owe to those who do the work we call essential. Join us on this Labor Day weekend as we explore together.
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 Wednesday of the month at 11:00am. Please contact Carol Lavoie for more information.
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 in September 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
Webinar: Supporting Neurodivergence in Our Congregations
ZoomNeurodivergence is a large category for all the ways people’s brains can be different from “typical”. That includes autism, sensory sensitivity, long covid, C-PTSD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and more.
Adopting the 8th principle was the beginning of our journey towards spiritual wholeness and our work to dismantle racism and all forms of oppression. Examining our abelist biases is another facet of our anti-oppression work.
Bridge
Community Room 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage, CA, United StatesJoin us every Thursday at 6:45 at the Church for a game of Bridge. (Set up is at 6:45pm and Bridge begins at 7:00pm) All are welcome and if you would like to learn bridge we are a fun and patient group. Contact the organizer for more information.
Jubilee Three Anti-Racism Course
ZoomFriday, September 9 @ 6:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, September 10 @n9am to 8:30pm
Sunday, September 11 @ 12-6:30pm
*all tiimes are Pacific Standard
Please join if you are ready to take a leading role as we envision living into our 8th Principle.
The training includes presentations, discussions, videos, exercises, and small group work. It is open to anyone who wants to journey toward making a stand against racism.