Worship Services

Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching; Cassie Winters, Worship Associate. "All creatures of the earth and sky, come, kindred, lift your voices high!" You are invited to our annual multigenerational service joining congregations around the globe in celebrating our non-human animal companions and this tradition of St. Francis Day weekend. You are welcome to bring your furry friends with you to the service this morning for a special blessing, or you may send a picture of them to Worship Associate Cassie Winters for inclusion in the service. We will also remember those who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Join us for worship in-person and online.

Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching; Chela Metzger, Worship Associate. Join us as we learn about the High Holidays of the Jewish tradition which call us to reflection and repair in our relationships and in the world. With our new neighbors at the Santa Monica Synagogue, we have a great opportunity to build beloved community this season with Unitarian Universalist, Jewish, and Islamic leadership right in our spiritual home. We will also welcome new members into our multi-religious community this Sunday. Following the service, we will build and decorate a Sukkah—a sacred dwelling—for the ancient Jewish holiday of Sukkot together with our neighbors and friends in the courtyard. It will remain there for one week as a place of gathering, hospitality, and remembrance. Join us for worship in-person and online.

Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching; Chela Metzger, Worship Associate. As children no one teaches us to listen. There are no contests or trophies. No recognition in the class yearbook for "Most Likely to Listen." Few people praise us for listening. Why? We are taught that listening is passive. Listening makes you vulnerable. Listening means you are not in charge. Deep listening requires that you turn off the voices in your head. You have to set your agenda aside and pay attention, and paying attention to only one thing is not always easy. What might change for you if listening becomes your spiritual practice? Join us for worship in-person and online.

Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae & Jessica Place, preaching; Dr. Susan Hendricks & Vilma Ortiz, Worship Associates. Our annual multigenerational service honoring the Day of the Dead and this season of holidays invite us to think of another world and celebrate our beloveds who have moved beyond us from this life. Our Garden of Eternity service will follow the Sunday service as we remember those whose names are inscribed in our hearts and in our memorial garden with sacred song, the sharing of memories, and blessings. Join us for worship in-person and online.