The Quest of Truth is Our Sacrament
Theme:
Truth
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
Walking Together: MLK Sunday
Theme:
Truth
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
Love Will Guide Us
Theme:
Truth
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
Arbitrage: Lying for the Greater Good
Theme:
Truth
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Rev. Silvio Nardoni
Worship Associate:
Rob Briner
This recent film starring Richard Gere raises ethical and spiritual issues about truth-telling, and its shadow side, lying. Our Statement of Principles encourages a “search for truth,” but are there times when telling a lie does serve the greater good? And even if that is true, does that justify lying? A recent book on dishonesty talks about “moral flexibility,” so this sermon will explore just how limber can we become and still maintain integrity.
Solstice Vespers
Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 7:00pm
Judith Martin Straw and Friends
Through readings, chant, candlelighting, and sacred silence, we will mark the turning of the year. This evening service will be hosted by Judith Martin Straw and friends.
December, 2012
Talita G. Long
Talita is a multi-talented artist, vocalist, composer, and actress. Born in Brooklyn, NY, of Trinidadian parents, she grew up immersed in the culture of the West Indies. Recognizing the value of education, she received a B.F.A degree from Cooper Union College and an M.A. and M.F.A. degrees from the University of Iowa.
She has taught art for over 25 years with the LAUSD Dorsey Crenshaw Adult School; designed art programs for senior citizens and children; and taught painting, water colors, and drawing for over six years at the California Institute for Men (CIM). At CIM she was instrumental in helping inmates develop their creative art skills and self-expression. This program, “Artsreach,” is a part of UCLA’s Art Extension programs. She has also worked with youth offenders in the California penal system. Because of the success of her programs, Talita has received the Outstanding Teacher’s Award from the Department of the Arts at UCLA.
Talita’s art is born of the impressive artistic West Indian heritage, drawing from the brilliant colors of the people and costumes of Trinidad and Tobago. It is through this use of color and figures that Talita reveals another reality — her deep devotion to experiences, images, and culture.
The Art Wall opening reception will be held on Sunday, December 2.
UU Hiking Group
We will meet at the church at 9 am, as usual. We are planning to hike the Temescal Canyon loop. Starting with this hike, we hike when we know at least 5 people will be participating. If you plan to join us, please phone or email Steve Young by Thursday, December 6 at 8 pm.
For this hike, it may be cold or hot. Dress for temperature change. Winter’s bright sun can still burn, so sunscreen and hats are very important. Bring water and a snack. You should be able to climb about 5 flights of stairs; this hike is about 4 miles. Steady rain cancels. There is a fee for parking and restrooms near the parking area. For more information, or to respond, call or email Steve Young, or Phil Bonacich.
Date / Time:
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Contact Name:
Steve Young
Phil Bonacich
Congregational Annual Meeting
Our congregation's annual meeting, where members will participate in board elections and vote on items relating to our budget, building plans and a new Faith in Action resolution. A membership quorum is required, so please join us!
The meeting agenda is available here.
Date / Time:
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Room:
SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT: "Winter Night's Journey" Concert - Moira Smiley
Featuring exquisite vocal harmony from Moira Smiley and VOCO, and vintage jazz from Doozy.
Come celebrate the winter season! Suggested donation $15 advance/$18 at the door. Free parking at UCLA lot, 16th and Arizona. Tickets & Info: www.moirasmiley.com/calendar.html
Winter Night's Journey from Country to City:
Exquisite Vocal-Harmony and Vintage Jazz to celebrate the winter season!
Tonight, Moira and the ladies of VOCO bring effervescent life to the sweet harmony, grit & stomp of American and East European folksong, original music, music of Béla Bartók with the vaudevillian wonderment of voices, cello, banjo, accordion and ukelele.
Doozy's songs of Depression-era cheer transport you to timeless themes of winter: the pursuit of warmth (love?), cheer (liquor?), and happiness, which sometime come in the right amounts in the holiday season. Their beloved, longstanding residency at uber-stylish Culver Hotel envelopes you in the earthy beauty of Christie Mellor's voice; surrounded by deep musicianship on accordion, jazz guitar, clarinet, saxophone, and stand-up bass.
moira smiley & VOCO is...
Moira Smiley - vocals, body percussion, banjo, accordion
April Guthrie - vocals, cello, body percussion
Pilar Diaz - vocals, body percussion, ukelele
Doozy is...
Christie Mellor – vocals, percussion
Doug Freeman – guitar, ukulele, lap steel guitar, mandolin, percussion, tenor sax, vocals
John Allen – clarinet, baritone sax
Peter Hastings – bass
Henry Spurgeon – accordion, musette, piano
Date / Time:
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Contact Name:
Moira Smiley
Rima Snyder
The Turning of the Year
Theme:
Faith
Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 11:00am
Rima Snyder
Please note: there will be only one service, at 11 a.m., on December 30.
As we come to the end of 2012, we will sing in the new year and reflect on the changes that the past year has brought.