Other UU News & Events Archive
Interfaith Solidarity March in Support of the Muslim Community - Sunday, April 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Starting at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, 3663 Wilshire Blvd., LA and ending at the Islamic Center of Southern California (program and fabulous food), with stops at St. Basil Roman Catholic Church and Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Rev. Rebecca and 24 others from our congregation participated last year. Can we double that? Or more? In the past year, racism in our country has become more overt. Threats and hate crimes against Muslims, Jews, and other religious minorities have increased. Marching in solidarity with our interfaith neighbors is more important than ever. Please see instituteforreligioustolerance.org.GOZO Party at First Unitarian
You are invited to GOZO, a party to celebrate and support the programs of Urban Partners Los Angeles (UPLA). Sunday, October 5, at 5 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of LA (2936 W 8th St). Come hear violinist Vijay Gupta of the LA Philharmonic and Ryan Humphrey at the piano! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drink wine, win raffle prizes, and bid on amazing gift baskets. All for a GREAT cause! UPLA supports the people of the Koreatown/Westlake area with ESL
classes, math tutoring, and distribution of groceries to those in need. Tickets & info at http://uplosangeles.org/gozo or ask Karen Canady.
Pete Seeger Songfest
Jim Scott, who collaborated on many projects with the folk legend Pete Seeger, will perform a songfest on Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jim will lead a celebration of many songs by Pete and others, as
well as his own, for the causes Pete championed. With the death of Pete Seeger we've lost an icon, but not his
rich legacy of song to teach and inspire us.
This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarity Valley Chalice Center, 22916 Lyons Ave, Suite 2B, in Santa Clarita, www.uuofscv.org Suggested donation $15.00. Songfest info: music director Scott Roewe, scott.roewe@gmail.com or (310) 739-4132.
A prolific composer in his own right, Jim Scott was guitarist with the Paul Winter Consort. He compiled the “Earth and Spirit Songbook,” 110 songs of earth by many contemporary composers, including Pete Seeger.
For more information about Jim Scott visit his website www.JimScottMusic.com
— Joyce Holmen
UUJMC Spring Justice Training
Join us at the Spring Justice Training!
Saturday, May 31
9:30 - 3:00
UU Church of Studio City
12355 Moorpark Street, Studio City
For more information or to register, visit uujmca.org/justicetraining
Sponsored by:
The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California, Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley Cluster
$20 per person, no one turned away
UUJM sustaining members receive $5 discount
Please join the Peace and Social Justice Committee with our neighbors at the Church in Ocean Park (235 Hill St, Santa Monica) for a Freedom Seder and potluck meal on Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m., hosted by the Church in Ocean Park. If you would like to volunteer or bring a dish to share, please contact the Peace and Social Justice Committee at fia@uusm.org
The Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur and The Rev. Janet McKeithen of the Church in Ocean Park will participate in an
outdoor service of foot-washing for Maundy Thursday (Christian Holy Week) at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday,
April 17, at about 5:30 p.m. If you would like to attend or participate, please contact Rev. Rebecca for the exact location at minister@uusm.org
General Assembly 2014 Theme Is “Love Reaches Out”
On June 25 to 29 a few thousand UUs of all ages will gather in Providence, RI, to worship, learn, celebrate, witness, connect, sing, and take care of denominational business. General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), and it’s really exciting.
Religious life in America is changing dramatically and rapidly. Fewer people are identifying with specific denominations and most mainline religions are losing members in droves. People now find many other outlets and places of engagement for their spiritual lives. Current studies of faith in America show that there is a movement toward a liberal, fluid kind of faith that doesn’t fit with traditional denominational identity and structure.
We already know that for every adult member of Unitarian Universalist congregations, there are at least three non-members who also consider themselves to be Unitarian Universalist. A core purpose of our faith is to help people grow in spirit and in service. We believe that our faith provides a path for each of us to unlock our transformational capacity to serve the world with love. We want to expand our faith not just to grow Unitarian Universalism, but also to better achieve this transformational purpose.
Therefore, the General Assembly Planning Committee, the UUA Board of Trustees, and the Administration want
the General Assembly in 2014 to help our association live into a future where our “Love Reaches Out” to share our faith both within and beyond our congregations’ walls.
GA 2014 information and registration are available now at: http://www.uua.org/ga/ Discount applications are due in March. Anyone may attend; our voting delegates are appointed by the UUCCSM Board.
“Here is a photo of your minister at the Installation Service for the Rev. Julia Hamilton of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, where I preached the installation sermon on December 7, 2013.”
— Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
UUCSC is proud to announce "An Evening with Joanne Bland"
Ms. Bland was the director for many years for the Voting Rights Museum in Selma Alabama. As she puts it, "I grew up in the Movement," and that's quite an understatement. She was on the Bridge in Selma for what is now known as Bloody Sunday. She had been arrested about a dozen times by the age of 13. Her stories come from the heart and are intended for the soul. When President Obama was on his first presidential campaign trail, he visited Ms. Bland and had a rare one on one moment with her. Her story is motivating and engaging.
When: Thu Feb 13
Time: 7 pm
There will be a Spaghetti Supper so PLEASE let us know if you plan on attending. At this time childcare is not planned, but we encourage children and youth to attend. If you require child care , please let us know and we will make all attempts to provide it.
PLEASE REPLY TO; John Mekrut at visitors@uustudiocity.org
Sing-Along, Comedy, and Musical Entertainment
"Wine and Song"
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City presents a program of sing-a-long, comedy, and wine on Saturday, March 8. Comedienne Shannon Corder emcees a unique evening of live music, audience sing-a-long, and comedy as she and song leader Brenna Redpath take the audience through a program of time-honored show tunes and pop songs from the Beatles; Peter, Paul, and Mary; Simon and Garfunkel; Pete Seeger, and many more. In addition are performances by the quirky barbershop group Bill’s Bari-Pie Quartet and The Rob, Beth, and Julia vocal trio. Accompanists are Bruce Farwell, guitar; Anthony Concepcion, piano, and the UU2 band. Admission includes free hors d'oeuvres, a raffle, and a cash bar.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, Showtime 7 pm. Door charge is $10 per ticket, but no one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Babysitting is available.
UUCSC, 12355 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA 91604; 818-769-911; www.uustudiocity.org; info@uustudiocity.org; contact: Julia Nizinski
All revenue from this event serves to support the ongoing community programs of UUCSC.
Creating Family in CommUUnity - Regional Conference in January 2014
WE ARE GROWING!
Diverse, Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM)* and Allies for Racial Equity (ARE)** present a full weekend Regional Conference January 17-19, 2014 at First Unitarian Universalist Church in San Diego, California. Creating Family in CommUUnity sets the stage for intergenerational exploration of ways we examine, redefine and name ourselves in relationship to others. With openness and welcoming we build beloved community, sometimes grappling with tough issues of oppression and privilege, yet always circling back to celebrating with love, joy and compassion. Together we seek reconciliation of the human family.
Friday night's joyous celebration is open to all. Hosted by Christopher D. Sims, Alex Mack and Leah Goodwin, the evening features an all ages line-up of local and imported poets, spoken word artists, musicians, and dramatists. Saturday features workshops and identity caucuses for DRUUMM and ARE members and friends. Children may participate in activities planned especially for them. Youth and Young Adults have an opportunity to caucus separately. Saturday night's family gathering dinner lets multicultural, multiracial families of many definitions and configurations relax and unwind together.
All are welcome.
Registration information and details will be available online beginning Sunday, November 24, 2013. Some financial aid scholarships are available.
Find out more by contacting Jan Carpenter Tucker, roarwithsoul@cox.net
All are welcome.
Registration information and details will be available online beginning Sunday, November 24, 2013. Some financial aid scholarships are available.
Find out more by contacting Jan Carpenter Tucker, roarwithsoul@cox.net
Los Angeles Interfaith Trip to Israel/Palestine 2014
Our church has been invited by Beth Shir Shalom to join an interfaith journey to the Holy Land - Eretz HaKodesh - Al-Ard AlMuqaddasah, April 21 to April 30, 2014. Rev. Bijur will help lead the trip, along with Rabbi Comess-Daniels and Jihad Turk, a Muslim leader previously affiliated with the Islamic Center of Southern California, as we listen to the modern voices and explore the ancient traditions of this region alongside L.A.neighbors of other faiths. Cost is approx. $4,050 per person (includes hotel and airfare from L.A. to Israel), $500 deposit due October 15. Please email the church office at admin@uusm.org for the full itinerary and to join the trip!