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.
What is your vision for this community? And, what might you bring this year, to help make that vision come true? A folk tale from Africa and China provides a lens through which we can begin exploring these questions.
As we begin our congregational year with … read more.
Why is UUism so difficult to explain? Can it really be a religion if it has no single creed, or belief? What do UUs believe in common?
David Early, Worship Associate
Special Music: “Let the Mystery Be” by Iris Dement
“The children are our future” goes the common refrain—of course, they are also our present, and young people are often powerful leaders. What are our responsibilities to our young people and to future generations? How can we help support our children’s spiritual development so that … read more.
The Flower Communion was created by the Czech Unitarian Minister, Norbet Čapak, as a celebration of beauty, uniqueness, diversity, and community diversity. Please bring fresh cut flowers for this Spring tradition.
Todd Covert, Worship Associate
The Emerson Choir will sing.
