Sunday, July 23, 2023 Poetry and Spirituality Elinor Mattern “Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.” ~ Hazrat Inayat Khan In this interactive dialogue with poet Elinor Mattern, we will discuss ways in which the ineffable “jewels” of poems and prayers, prayers and poems, can awaken the the soul and the heart, … Continued

Sunday, July 16, 2023 Critical Race Theory Dr. Linda Nelson Critical Race Theory is both a concept and a distinct political and intellectual concept and pursuit. As the former, we can find its roots and impetus in the works of legal scholar Derrick Bell, as well as those of feminist cultural critics Kimberle Crenshaw and … Continued

Sunday, July 9, 2023 The Gift of Our Longings Ivette Guillermo-McGahee Our longings make us feel needy and vulnerable. Surprisingly, though, they contain seeds of transformation and can be an entry door to the sacred. During this service you’ll be invited to get in touch with the vulnerability of your yearnings, cravings, desires, and perhaps … Continued

Sunday, July 2, 2023 The Experiences of Sergeant Leon Bass During World War II in Nazi-Occupied Europe Irvin Moreno Rodriguez The presentation will focus on the life story of Dr. Leon Bass. Dr. Leon Bass joined the U.S. Army during World War II and was a liberator of the Buchenwald concentration camp. As an 18 … Continued

Sunday, June 25, 2023 A Poetry Fete Organized by Deb Dagavarian Join members of UUCSJS as we come together and share poetry that provides us with meaning in our lives. Poems and readings will be both original and previously published. Tune in remotely by visiting our Facebook page for Livestream of this service.

Sunday, June 18, 2023 Love is Love No Matter What Interweave Interweave will give insights into the LGBTQIA world. Part educational, informative and also entertaining. Here it from the people who have interacted with all the letters (the letters will be defined and explained) which adds diversity to all our lives. The music will be … Continued

Sunday, June 11, 2023 Unsung Story Rev. Carol Haag We tend to celebrate a person who speaks long and loudly, who makes waves, who causes visible change. However, often it is another who has plowed the ground and prepared the way for the well-known person to become famous. Together we’ll explore the story of a … Continued

Sunday, June 4, 2023 Always Use Your Best China… Rev Charlie Dieterich This is not a tale of magical bowls and enchanted chalices. This is a story about awareness, and subways. Come join the party. Bio: After a first career as a television system designer, Charlie Dieterich changed directions, attended Starr King School for the … Continued

Sunday, May 28, 2023 Wholly Music Service Gina Roché Featuring our music director Gina Roche and her wonderful band. Get ready for an all music service, complete with a few singalongs, new compositions and well loved favorites. This “wholly music service” will lift you up, leave you feeling connected, wholly contented and inspired. Bio: Gina … Continued

Sunday, May 21, 2023 The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Andy Cowgill and John Sherfey In 2015, all nations agreed on a goal statement for sustainable development. By 2030, the goals the world would have achieved include ending poverty and hunger, gender equality, affordable and clean energy, climate action, and more. Unfortunately, our federal government, across … Continued