The Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae - October 5, 2025
Blessing of the Animals
Join us as we celebrate our beloved animal companions in our annual multigenerational St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals service. You are invited to bring your companions with you to the sanctuary on Sunday for a blessing and some treats! We join with congregations across denominations in this special time of reflecting on the blessings they bring to our lives and our commitment to a ministry for all beings! After the service, we will build and decorate a Sukkah for Sukkot in the courtyard with our friends at the Santa Monica Synagogue. All are welcome! (St. Francis Day Oct. 4) (Sukkot Oct. 6-13) Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G3-6F6ruJ3DkI2CNzU32k9YOTYR4Jv-fcOvyHaTLJzk/edit?tab=t.0
From Monthly: "Cultivating Compassion"
Our theme this month invites us to consider our world, our community, and our lives in the light of the practice of Cultivating Compassion. In difficult moments, we can pause our work and choose to be present with someone. It takes time and practice to acknowledge the pain someone else feels, whether it is physical, mental, or emotional. This month let us notice opportunities to offer a listening heart and our compassion.