CURRENT NEWS

New group forming:  The Helping Hands on Saturdays at 8 am.  See https://www.emersonuuc.org/community/the-helping-hands/

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Poetry of Resistance: Here are the poems read during the July 19 Worship Service: Poetry of Resistance. For a list of the poems go to the Poetry of Resistance Worship Service page or the News in More Detail webpage.
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Tuesday, August 11, 6 pm will be our first Second Tuesday Community Dinner.  A simple vegetarian meal (with vegan and gluten-free options available) will be provided. While all you need to bring is yourself, contributions of appetizers, desserts, or non-alcoholic beverages are always appreciated. For those who would like to help, we’ll begin cooking at 4:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6:00 p.m.

Feel free to invite a friend! If you have questions or would like to help, please reach out to Rev. Chloë at minister@emersonuuc.org
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BONNIE NORWOOD, IN LOVING MEMORY:  All are invited to gather in person in our sanctuary, or in our virtual space (live.emersonuuc.org), to celebrate the life of longtime Emerson member Bonnie Norwood on Sunday, August 16th at 2:00. Just bring yourself, and your memories of Bonnie to share. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in Bonnie’s memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/), the ACLU (https://action.aclu.org/give/now), or an environmental charity of your choosing.
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See our News in Detail page to find out results of the Congregational voting for Share the Plate Recipients.

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A provocative discussion series: God Is Not One, exploring the world’s great religions. 1st Tuesday of each month, 2 to 4 pm. For more information, see our News in More Detail page on this website and contact Rev. Chloe

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Cluster Camp Weekend:  October 2-4; Camp De Benneville Pines.  All UU members and friends in our region are welcome at the annual Cluster Camp Weekend. The camp weekend takes place at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernardino mountains. The camp is owned by all the churches in the Pacific Southwest region. Please be sure to tell others and feel free to contact Leslie Reuter at 818-451-9175 for additional information. Details will be forthcoming.
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Any Saturday, 10 am – 12 pm, Topanga & Victory, Woodland Hills:  Join Emerson’s Environmental Justice Ministry, Indivisible & Mobilize to speak up for our constitution, fairness, justice, a livable planet, clean energy, democracy, science, the rule of law, etc., etc., etc., etc., Free parking at adjacent Topanga Westfield mall.  Your own sign, hat, sunscreen, water, and Emerson shirt are recommended.
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Climate Grief?  Individual & group counseling available through the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth.  More information on this website’s News in More Detail page.
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To learn about the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry, see this website’s News in More Detail page and UUAM’s website).
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Like to Hike? See our Hiking page and/or contact Jim Wallis.  If you are interested in easier-going strolls, see our Amblers page and contact LindaBeth.
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Help spread the word about Emerson UUC!  Find out more on this website’s Outreach page and/or contact Tess Lotta at outreach@emersonuuc.org
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Emerson UU Board Meetings (Open to All) 
1st TUESDAY of each month, 6 – 7:30 pm. (Zoom 1)
Next Meeting:  August 4 at 6:00 pm (Pavilion/Zoom 1)
February 2025 Congregational Meeting Minutes
June 8, 2025 Congregational Meeting Minutes 
Current Board Meeting Minutes are available by request.
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LINK to EMERSON FACEBOOK PAGE:  HERE.
LINK to EMERSON INSTAGRAM:  HERE.
Also, Emerson has a private FaceBook page for members and friends of the church. If you would like to join the Emersonians Facebook page, please ask a church member to invite you.
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??  If you have difficulty with this website’s links or otherwise accessing online information about our church, please contact LindaBeth or our Communications Team.
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