Sunday, February 25, 2024 Curious Awakenings Richard Smykla In this talk we will consider briefly some of the popular myths regarding Buddhism and Zen in the US, describe methods of Zen practice in the development of mindfulness, and examine how they can change our orientation toward the ways we care for ourselves and others. Bio: … Continued

Sunday, February 18, 2024 What If Suzzette Ortiz What if What if we change hate for love What if we change indifference for compassion What if we stop and listen What if we stop and reflect What if we can agree to disagree What if we can learn to accept each other for who we … Continued

Sunday, February 11, 2024 UUCSJS 25th Anniversary Doddie Stone Tune in remotely by visiting our Facebook page for Livestream of this service.

Sunday, February 4, 2024 Two Wings of the Human Spirit Mark Bernstein Many Unitarian Universalists among us would have us believe that Reason and Faith are mutually exclusive. But others will argue that they are compatible, even nurturing of one another. Where does Faith begin and Reason end, and vice versa? Let’s consider how we … Continued

Sunday, January 28, 2024 Putting Love at the Center Rev. Dana Worsnop, UU Church of Ventura “Putting, keeping, holding love at the center of our lives, of our faith, in the world. That is our human quest. And it’s really hard… I really believe that the love available in the world is ample, even abundant. … Continued

Sunday, January 21, 2024 Rituals of Love Dana Moore, Minister We call on the spirit of Love to be present in all things, in its many forms our expressions of love can seem warm and inviting, odd and indifferent. Together we’ll explore roots and rituals of love that shape our lives today. Bio: When not … Continued

Sunday, January 14, 2024 The Gift of Liberating Love Jessica Dunn Safonof Our Universalist ancestors believed no one would go to hell – that there was universal salvation. Love was so powerful it was more powerful than death! As modern Unitarian Universalists we draw from this foundation of love as our theology with love as … Continued

Sunday, January 7, 2024 Ring in the New Year! Gina Roche and Friends Ring in the New Year with music, art, and poetry. Be there or be square! Tune in remotely by visiting our Facebook page for Livestream of this service.

Sunday, December 31, 2023 No Service Today So that our staff may have time with their families, there will be no service today. Enjoy New Years Eve!

Sunday, December 24, 2023 – 1:30 pm CHRISTMAS EVE MUSICAL CELEBRATION! Gina Roche Come to UUCSJS’s afternoon ALL MUSIC CHRISTMAS EVE MUSICAL CELEBRATION! Featuring the UUCSJS choir, Music Director Gina Roche, and some very special surprise musical guests. Come get your holiday spirit on with us! Bio: Gina ROCHÉ (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter/uke player/vocal coach/tap dancer and most … Continued