Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. John Hart, Worship Associate. How might hope be expressed by a pessimist, optimist, or realist? Is there a difference between optimism and hope? In this season of Hope, at the end of a year of disappointments, outrage, and deferred dreams, what is in your heart that you might share with the people in your corner of the world? And we'll begin the service with a Holiday Pageant presented by our children and youth. December Ministry Theme: Choosing Hope.

Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae, preaching; Rebecca Haggerty, Worship Associate. Our Unitarian forbearers experienced the divine as a Unity rather than a Trinity, and that conception shaped the theological foundations of our liberal religious movement. It was born of a fearlessness in questioning convention and an openness to spiritual experiences outside of the dominant experiences. Today, many Unitarian Universalists find inspiration in the Spirit of Life and in this service we will consider our transformative dances with spirit. Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person.

Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching; Dr. Susan Hendricks, Worship Associate. It is the Season of Lights! As we mark the beginning of Winter we pause to remember those who remain in the cold and dark. There are many who never see the Light or feel the warmth of community. How do we embody our values for inclusion and justice when the darkness is so overwhelming? Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person.

Chaplain Michael Eselun, preaching; Judith Martin Straw, Worship Associate. Most of us would prefer tidiness over mess — a place for everything and everything in its place. Sadly, life seldom cooperates. Life is messy—perspectives and realities can collide at such inopportune times. Can we come to peace with mess? Even stand in awe before the jarring mess of life? A popular guest speaker and UCLA oncology chaplain, Michael Eselun will share some reflections with no answers at all. Come hear something new from someone who's spoken from our pulpit over two dozen times. Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person.