UU of SCV - Santa Clarita's Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Sunday October 27,2024 10:30am "Feeding the Wolf"
Rev. Anne Hines

An old Cherokee story suggests that we all carry within us two wolves - one of love and forgiveness, the other of anger and fear, and that they are in constant struggle with one another. As Unitarian Universalists who "affirm and promote justice, equity and compassion", who do we reconcile these two parts of our being? And how does this story get manifest in our national culture?
In Person at VIBE Studios 24460 1/4 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita or in zoom https://tinyurl.com/ZoomUUSCV?fbclid=IwAR2Gxudkeqz17q-6M-ljPrBrn8_DeYhylfFSOcRuNfKCZW31qGv3I0CTd5w

On Sunday morning, we collect items for the SCV Food Pantry

Hello Beautiful Santa Clarita! It's getting to be that time again... All the Feels and all the HOLIDAYS.. We truly appreciate all of the kind support you all give us throughout the entire year. People are hungry all year round!

At this time we do need some extra goodies to give out for Thanksgiving in our additional Holiday Bags. Please see the list below or click on "donate now" at scvfoodpantry.org to help us get the items we need.

Thank you!!🦃❤️🍎

Have you hit the play button on this month's playlist on The Practice of Deep Listening yet?
It's waiting for you on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vPK9xixnSjUIILTlUCHx7?si=91e39c2cede64e94 and on our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvXOKgOQVYP6XMyKKh666f2IeTpUV6mnq&si=zcH5zOX1u7DGFEya

Sunday October 13, 2024
Rev. Jo Green is in the pulpit
sermon title- ”Deep Thoughts”
So much of our culture through the centuries has used various forms of meditation or deep listening to calm ourselves down or center ourselves when we feel befuddled or anxious. What are some of the ways you help yourselves to remain calm when you are feeling fearful or apprehensive? You may discover that there are other ways to remain in a state of calm that will aid in finding your center and
living your life with more fulfillment than you previously thought.
This Sunday morning let us explore how to make ourselves more calm, to live more happily, joyous and free!

Join us at 10:30am in person or on zoom https://tinyurl.com/ZoomUUSCV
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🌟 Meet the Black Women of the Chalice Leadership Council 🌟

We are so proud to introduce the incredible women leading the way for the Black Women of the Chalice community. These dedicated leaders are committed to fostering spiritual growth, empowerment, and community connection.

✨ Simone Monique Barnes - Director of Membership and Spiritual Life at Wildflower Church
✨ Candace Hasan - UUWF Communications Specialist
✨ Dana N. Moore - 3rd year Master of Divinity Student (Star King); Intern Minister, UUC Shelter Rock & Co-Founder of Black Women of the Chalice
✨ QuianaDenae Perkins - Congregational Life Resident at UUA & Co-Founder of Black Women of the Chalice
✨ Antoinette Scully - UUWF Membership Specialist
✨ Elizabeth Ann Terry - Spiritual Companion & UU Religious Educator

Together, we build, uplift, and hold space for Black women in UU faith. Let’s continue to support one another and expand the possibilities of Black joy and excellence. 🙌🏾

Learn more about Black Women of the Chalice here:https://uuwf.org/black-women-of-the-chalice/

📣 "My humanity is not up for debate, and neither is yours." 📣

Li Kynvi's reflection reminds us of the courage it takes to simply be. In a world where identities are often questioned or challenged, the act of showing up as oneself is an act of bravery. As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to create spaces of belonging for everyone, honoring the sacredness of each person's journey. Let us whisper to one another the truth: you belong, we all belong—just as we are.

May we bring this spirit of inclusion to every space we enter. ✨

Read Li Kyvni’s full reflection, “Courage for Us All,” at Braver/Wiser here: https://www.uua.org/braverwiser/courage-us-all

Hear "Chasing Balloons" from our new minister for this year, Rev. Dr. Jason Cook. In this time of change -- both in the world and in Unitarian Universalism -- how do we listen deeply as a faith community to what is calling us forward? What does it mean to be a congregation meeting this particular moment in time? Learning to listen to life ... as an on-going practice. https://uuofscv.org/audio-archives/

Members of our congregation out in the community participating at the Walk to end Domestic Violence on Saturday morning and the at the local Pride picnic in the afternoon and the

The scale of destruction in the wake of Hurricane Helene has been utterly devastating to many communities in the southeastern United States. Some Unitarian Universalist congregations have been seriously impacted and others are still trying to assess the damage. You can help support Unitarian Universalists and their communities as they recover from this storm by giving generously to the UUA’s Disaster Relief Fund: https://www.uua.org/giving/disaster-relief.

Sunday plate collections are an important way to support this fund and we encourage all congregation that are able, to consider taking up such a collection. Disaster Relief Fund donations become grants to Unitarian Universalists, their congregations, and their communities. All gifts granted in the course of immediate crisis response will be extended directly to impacted communities. While an immediate collection is ideal given the immediacy of the need, please consider a gift or dedicated collection at any point, now or in the coming months.

Our hearts are with everyone struggling to get through these days and begin recovery efforts, especially our siblings in LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, who have consistently been the least supported by local institutions. We know that some UU communities experiencing lesser impacts have already been organizing support for more directly impacted folks. Thank you for being a beacon of hope for so many.

🍯 Shanah Tovah 🍎

For our Jewish friends, this evening marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the first of ten days of reflection, repentance, and renewal. As we approach the threshold of a new year, Rabbi Annie Lewis’ poem invites us to pause and feel the weight of this moment, where light filters through the cracks of what has been, guiding us toward the Source of all that is sacred and true.

This holy day calls us to consider what we cherish most—those people, values, and moments that anchor our lives. These reflections help guide us through the storms and chaos, leading us toward healing and reminding us of what is truly precious.

As we enter this new year, may we realign with what matters most and find strength in the light that guides us. May the year ahead bring peace, healing, and transformation—both personal and communal—as we work together to build a more just and compassionate world. 🌟

With heavy hearts given the ongoing and escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, we offer the following statement developed this week by the Office of the President and other senior national staff of the UUA:

"Living Our Shared Values Amid Ongoing Violence" https://bit.ly/4gAxtg2

And as we face this profound existential crisis together, may we remember that pluralism, justice, and interdependence are the shared values by which we affirm basic dignity and human rights in our own community, even when it feels as if our perspectives can never be reconciled.

We look forward to exploring the topic of Practicing Liberating Love through these fascinating themes!

May you embrace your unique song. May you sing it with courage and strength. May you know that your voice will be a shining light to others.

Learning To Be a Gallo Like the free-roaming roosters of the Caribbean, no one can tell me I don’t belong.

Thank you Michael Eselun for being our guest speaker today! As always, you provided us with a wonderful message. Our congrregation loves to have you visit and inspire us

We hope that people feel this way when they attend a Sunday sevice with us. Hope you can join us this Sunday at 10:30am

In this poem, Rev. Julián Jamaica Soto reminds us that freedom is not just a right, but a responsibility—a sacred promise to fight for the freedom of others, because when one of us is held back, none of us are fully free.

A question to consider: ✨ How can you show up for the liberation of others in your daily life, knowing our freedom is deeply interconnected? ✨

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