To the Members and Friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, After a period of deep discernment, I am announcing that my time at UUCSC has come to a close. I must take the opportunities being presented by the Universe to dig deeper into my Unitarian Universalist faith and continue on a path that will allow me to … Read More
Rebuilding the Ship as We Sail
It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism. Angela Davis, Freedom is a Constant Struggle. A Metaphorical Ship Have you heard the story of the Ship of Theseus? It’s a small thought experiment that goes like this: Imagine a ship exists, The Theseus. Over time each component of the ship is replaced, plank for plank, beam … Read More
A Message On Reopening and Our Upcoming Congregational Meeting (10/22/2021)
October has flown by and I can’t believe we are weeks away from the full-blown holiday season. Have you already started planning for how you will navigate this coming Fall and Winter? My kids are especially excited to celebrate Halloween this year- the costumes are already being worn daily. And just as the weather starts to cool and I’m finally … Read More
Ingathering During A Time Apart
“Whether you call it Gathering of the Waters, Ingathering, or Homecoming, this time of the year is an exercise in deep discernment as to what coming home really means when we can’t gather in person as we would like. This year means much more to me than I would have expected. I learned that our ingathering rituals come from the same idea as homecoming, taking stock in our community members, and the preparation for change. “