September 19 & 26
October 17, 24 & 31
November 21 & 28
Spiritual Leadership is not reserved for religious professionals or lay leaders. Learn how deepening our spiritual leadership can strengthen our shared ministry and how soulful engagement with our faith can enhance our Beloved Community.
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 Wednesday of the month at 11:00am. Please contact Carol Lavoie for more information.
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 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
Join us as we carry our UUCOD banner in the 36th Annual Palm Springs Pride Parade. Together we will celebrate the strength, equality and self-determination of the LGBTQ community. The parade will begin at 10am and will conclude around noon. We will assemble at 9:50 in the Uptown Design District north of Tachevah & Palm […]
This five-week seminar will examine the changing characterizations of African Americans in film since D.W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation (1915). While there is a rich history of African Americans in film both behind and in front of the camera, film scholar Donald Bogle states, “No racial group or ethnicity was more blatantly distorted than African Americans.”
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian
Worship Associate:
We live in one of the driest parts of the country, but life thrives all around us. Rev. Ian shares a more-personal reflection on the ways we learn to live in new climates and learn to see life in new ways.
The Sacred Grounds Vision is a direct embodiment of our 7th Principle. Creating a refuge for the native plant and animal life is critical as climate change affects the valley, simultaneously creating our refuge for contemplation, meditation and remembrance. This summer we started progress with the plaza misting system and greatly improved the grounds maintenance […]
10 am - NoonNovember 15 & 22 "Have it your way." The "it" refers to your obituary or memorial service or celebration of life upon your death. Don't make the mistake of letting others decide that "this is the way they would have wanted it." This offering is NOT about getting your financial affairs in […]
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 Wednesday of the month at 11:00am. Please contact Carol Lavoie for more information.
Join 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.
This five-week seminar will examine the changing characterizations of African Americans in film since D.W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation (1915). While there is a rich history of African Americans in film both behind and in front of the camera, film scholar Donald Bogle states, “No racial group or ethnicity was more blatantly distorted than African Americans.”
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Join us as we discuss books selected by our members. Everyone is welcome, although the logistics of our meetings change frequently. If you are new to the group, please contact the organizers for time and location of the meeting.
Being alone is the hardest thing—even in a place like Palm Springs.
Morgana Corelli brings her directorial expertise to S2S2S for the first time with this production and has this to say about the play: “A very wise man once told me that in your life you have family born of blood, but you choose your family as life goes on. This play exemplifies what kindness, acceptance, and caring are all about…qualities prevalent in our beautiful Coachella Valley.”
Being alone is the hardest thing—even in a place like Palm Springs.
Morgana Corelli brings her directorial expertise to S2S2S for the first time with this production and has this to say about the play: “A very wise man once told me that in your life you have family born of blood, but you choose your family as life goes on. This play exemplifies what kindness, acceptance, and caring are all about…qualities prevalent in our beautiful Coachella Valley.”
November’s Share the Plate to Benefit the Holiday Gift Drive for SafeHouse of the Desert & Harrison House It’s holiday time and UUCOD is once again Sharing the Plate with SafeHouse of the Desert and its transitional living facility, Harrison House. Your generous giving will be used to purchase Target e-gift cards from our RaiseRight […]
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Bob Rancourt
Our trans neighbors and kin are facing bolder and crueler attacks on their lives and health. Join us today as we mourn for those whose lives have been cut short by hatred and as we reaffirm our commitment to celebrating and partnering with our trans kin who are resisting and thriving.
Join the Social Justice Committee for UUCOD’s Environmental Film Fest. This five film series culminates in April for Earth Day. These films share a special emphasis on the climate changes happening in our Coachella Valley and beyond.
September 19 & 26
October 17, 24 & 31
November 21 & 28
Spiritual Leadership is not reserved for religious professionals or lay leaders. Learn how deepening our spiritual leadership can strengthen our shared ministry and how soulful engagement with our faith can enhance our Beloved Community.
10 am - NoonNovember 15 & 22 "Have it your way." The "it" refers to your obituary or memorial service or celebration of life upon your death. Don't make the mistake of letting others decide that "this is the way they would have wanted it." This offering is NOT about getting your financial affairs in […]
Join 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.
Worship Leader: Rev. Tania Márquez
Worship Associate: Joni Padduck
Rev. Tania will present a service about embodiment, exploring what it means to be an embodied awareness, to live in a body that feels and experiences the world in ways we are not always aware of or that we cannot know.
September 19 & 26
October 17, 24 & 31
November 21 & 28
Spiritual Leadership is not reserved for religious professionals or lay leaders. Learn how deepening our spiritual leadership can strengthen our shared ministry and how soulful engagement with our faith can enhance our Beloved Community.
This five-week seminar will examine the changing characterizations of African Americans in film since D.W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation (1915). While there is a rich history of African Americans in film both behind and in front of the camera, film scholar Donald Bogle states, “No racial group or ethnicity was more blatantly distorted than African Americans.”
This workshop on conscious aging will address 10 crucial homestretch questions we adults are called to answer. Registration Required. Suggested donation: $20.