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Spiritual Politics The Archetypes in Dreams and Waking Life Unitarian Universalist minister Jeremy Taylor offers these words about the service Like a lotus or a rose growing up from the dark into the light, our spiritual|experience develops into consciousness out of unconscious depths. Our dreams give|us glimpses of these developments and allow us to experience the archetypal patterns|of myths and sacred narrative in a direct and personal way. The 'magic mirror|does not lie' and the reflections it offers connect us to our deeper selves and|to the world simultaneously. |
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Spiritual Practice
Spiritual exercises can open us to the numinous and bring profound meaning to our lives. We can encourage our own spiritual growth through practices which keep us in touch with our highest selves, community, and that which we hold to be sacred. As a multireligious tradition, we are all free to adopt practices which we find helpful and sustaining. Join us this Sunday as we explore these exercises of the spirit.
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Spiritual Report Cards
**IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE** Congregational attendance in the sanctuary on Sundays is temporarily suspended in light of the rapidly spreading COVID variant. Only staff and worship leaders will be permitted in the building for everyone's safety. So please join us online at 10:30am for our regularly livestreamed service. We hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!
How many of us live our lives as if there will be a report card at the end of the term? What would constitute an “A” grade in your book, spiritually speaking? And does it matter? We welcome back oncology chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun, who will explore these questions.
Michael Eselun serves as the chaplain for the Simms-Mann/UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. Two-time TED-X speaker, Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations, and faith communities across the country. He has also worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in the larger community for over 30 years. In recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life, Michael was inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society. His website is www.michaeleselun.com.
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Spiritual Retreat at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center In The Beginning On this day-long retreat we will welcome the new year by considering anew our purpose and direction in life. Sometimes what we call "retreats" wind up being forums, workshops or meetings. This will be an honest-to-goodness retreat. Our unstructured, self-directed day together will include time and space for reflection, silence, meditation, movement, prayer, journaling and other practices of the heart. The gardens and chapel of Holy Spirit Retreat Center will be open to us. Rev. Rebecca will lead a brief opening worship and closing worship time. We will share a simple lunch. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring personally meaningful or religious texts, journals and pens, yoga mats, and anything else that might help you ground yourself and reflect on new beginnings in your life. A fee of $35 covers lunch and rental of the comfortable facilities at Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino. If this fee creates a barrier to your participation, please contact Rev. Rebecca (minister@uusm.org). Sign up at the Lifespan RE table in Forbes between services, or contact Rev Rebecca (minister@uusm.org) by 1-12-2014. |
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Spiritual Teachings of Earth-|Centered Traditions This final "Source of the Living Tradition" deals with ways we are enriched by Native American and other "primitive" (or pagan, although that word is often misunderstood) traditions. Music Larry Steen, jazz bass |
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Spirituality and Mental Health Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur will be joined in the pulpit by guest speaker Jackie Gorman, former Director of Pastoral Care at The Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes, for a special service about mental illness in our lives and in our community. |
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Spiritually Alive in Perilous Times As we note the third anniversary of the war in Iraq, we turn to consider what it takes to make a difference in our world and what we must do to nurture ourselves spiritually as we do it. 9 a.m. Chalice Lighting Remarks by Stanley Johnston |
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Spotlight Talent Show |
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Spotlite Open Mic
Sunday Spotlight Immediately following the Second Sunday Supper
Share your talents or just come and enjoy the show! Open Microphone for All Ages!
In the Sanctuary. Sign up during Coffee Hour on the day of the event or the Sunday before.
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Spring Teacher Orientation |
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St. Francis Day & Blessing of the Animals
Join us for our annual service dedicated to our beloved animal companions and the interdependent web of all existence. We are collecting pictures of our furry, feathered, and finned friends to include in our online blessing this year. Please send a picture of you and your friend to worshipassociates@uusm.org by 5 pm Thursday, September 30.
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St. Francis Day & Blessing of the Animals Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae |