General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. In addition to the business, there is on-demand programming, featured speakers, and incredible worship services. There is marvelous music, and the GA choir entertains. […]
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Worship Leader: Rev. Molly Housh Gordon, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia, Missouri
Worship Coordinator: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
We are all tangled up together in a great web of life that is woven with beauty and hardship, love and loss, thriving and struggle. How do we tend well to the weaving so that all of us are held in care? Join us as we share in the Sunday service from the 2024 Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly shared with Unitarian Universalists around the country and around the world. We will watch the service at our normal time of 10:00am in the Sanctuary. If you wish to watch from home, we will share the link for the service closer to the date. Note that this service will be longer than our usual 60 minutes.
Join Gustavo Wong in the Community Room for Tai Chi classes.
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
Researcher Brené Brown explores practices for grappling with failure and struggle in our lives. How does her sociological and psychological insight parallel our commitments to spiritual growth and loving relationships?
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.
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate:
Ginger Hemingway
It is good to occasionally pause in our busy, anxious lives to rest in quiet contemplation. Join us as we explore the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divine—sacred reading.
Join us each Monday as for a group meditation and inspirational reading. Drop-ins are welcome.
Meeting on Zoom. Anyone is welcome, just contact Fran Hoag to get the link.
Shabbat begins at 7:00pm
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
Yes, yarn crafting again! Join Rev. Ian as we think about the ways that the long, slow process of creating large pieces of fabric to decorate our homes and keep us warm and cozy can point to possibilities for resilience and persistence in a changing world.
Join Gustavo Wong in the Community Room for Tai Chi classes.
Guest Speaker Rev. Frank Dunn
Service Leader:
Steven Toporoff
This week, we welcome the Rev. Frank Dunn. He and his husband, Joseph Casazza, are neighbors, living in Cathedral City. Rev. Dunn will focus on a few of the many lessons he has learned over his half-century career as an Episcopal priest, and from his involvement in all aspects of congregational life. Says Rev. Dunn: “I couldn’t possibly unpack more than a slice or two of what I’ve learned, but there’s a handful of things I’ve learned that might be useful to others in assessing what they have gleaned from the practice of Christianity. No one enters our lives without having something to teach us.