Over the past several years, as the effects of global warming become more severe, talk of “sustainability” has been slowly replaced by “resilience.” What does a resilient community look like and how might Emerson help embody that?
Melissa Marote, Worship Associate
Join us on this Valentine’s Day weekend, for this multigenerational service where we will tell the fable of the perfect heart, and learn the importance of sharing love with others.
Julie Borden, Worship Associate
Join us for our annual candlelight Christmas Eve service, where we’ll sing carols, share the ancient story of the rebirth of hope and reflect on the meaning of Christmas in our lives and in the world. Afterward join us for warm drinks and desserts.
Julie Borden, … read more.
Join us for our annual multigenerational holiday pageant. Children, youth, and adults will be able to participate easily in this fun “no-rehearsal” pageant, where anyone can join the performance! Come and join our always-enjoyable holiday celebration! And then stick around afterward for our holiday party.
David … read more.
The ritual of communion began as a time set aside to welcome everyone to a communal table to share food and give thanks. Several members of our Emerson community have graciously offered to bake bread that we will share during our service to celebrate the … read more.
November 20th is the twentieth anniversary of the first Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to raise awareness of violence committed against transgender and gender non-conforming people, and to publicly mourn and honor the lives of those who might otherwise be forgotten. Transgender Day of … read more.
Special Time & Location: This service will take place at 10:45 AM, as a joint service outdoors at our neighboring congregation, the Sepulveda UU Society (aka “The Onion”) — 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills, CA 91343
Julie Borden and Richard Weekley, Worship Associates
Our animals add so … read more.
No, the title isn’t a calendaring mistake… This Sunday falls during the Jewish High Holy Days, which begin with the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) and end 10 days later with the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). In Jewish tradition, this is a time for … read more.
Countless studies have shown that what we expect shapes what happens. How might we examine and question our own expectations and assumptions, and use our mind to try and shake things up?
Todd Covert, Worship Associate
The Emerson Choir will sing. The service will also include contemplative … read more.
As people of faith and conscience we are called to help heal our planet and work for climate justice. But the scope of the climate crisis so often leaves us in despair, feeling overwhelmed and disempowered. This Sunday we will move out of despair as … read more.
