This past Monday December 10, on Human Rights Day, I joined over 400 clergy from various faith traditions at the San Diego/Tijuana border to denounce the militarization of the border and calling for human rights and dignity for all people seeking asylum and refuge. We were there as an act of … Continue reading Love Knows No Borders
The mission of our communications committee is to inform and engage our congregation and the wider community in a way that reflects our shared principles and passions. I think we can all agree that having greeters at the door on Sunday is important in helping everyone feel our warmth as soon as they approach us. … Continue reading Engaging the Wider Community
Click here for information on December activities, services and more! Flaming Chalice 2018 December
Your November Flaming Chalice newsletter has updates on Thanksgiving – plus fun photos from our service auction and Dia de los Muertos!
In September, we experienced our first Multigenerational service of the new church year, the water communion. We spent a good deal of time reflecting on our Vision for ourselves as Unitarian Universalists. We acknowledged that we are seekers, looking for truth and meaning wherever we can find it. We can find the “truth” when we … Continue reading RE Reflections – October 2018
Beloveds, Our Mission statement describes us as a welcoming congregation. Being welcoming means striving for radical inclusion, and creating spaces that honor every part of our identities, backgrounds, and experiences. The spiritual practice of welcome is a very important one to our faith community. In the 1980s and 90s, when the word “welcoming” became a … Continue reading Minister’s Blog – October 2018
Look for information on services, activities and religious exploration. Check out all the photos from the climate march, fall picnic and other events! Flaming Chalice 2018 October
Your September 2018 Flaming Chalice heralds the beginning of a new church year. Take a look at summer vacation photos and exciting upcoming events!
Your July 2018 Flaming Chalice includes a full spread of pet photos from the Animal Blessing service! Also recent news and photos from a baby dedication ceremony, Hayward Gay Prom, and Poor People’s Campaign protests in Sacramento. Enjoy!
SUMMER TRANSITIONS As the end of the church year draws near, Reverend Maria Cristina and I are preparing for our leave. I am off from June 15 to August 15. Rev. Maria Cristina will be out in July for vacation and part of August for study leave. The new church year will begin on September … Continue reading RE Reflections – June 2018
