Topic: Holidays

Memorial Day

Wars are declared between nations, but they are experienced by individuals. For the soldiers and survivors of wars, war is very personal, something more than can be captured in a single chapter in a history book; more than statistics, facts, maps, and figures; more than should be asked of any one person to experience and … Continue reading Memorial Day

Japanese Children’s Day

Service details to come. Please join us after the service for coffee and conversation. Doors are locked 10 minutes after the service begins for safety. Join our Livestream and take part in live chats at 11:00 a.m. here. You must be logged in to YouTube and subscribed to our channel to join the chat feature … Continue reading Japanese Children’s Day

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with the Worship Team as we express our dedication to all life forms and recommit to protecting our planet. Our speakers will share their own heartfelt love letters to people, places, creatures and elements that hold a special place in their hearts. Join us by writing by your own love letter afterward … Continue reading Earth Day

Pick your Passover; Interfaith, Feminist, Liberation, and Seinfeld

Although Passover is a Jewish holiday, people of any religion or no religion can and do take part in the Passover service (seder). The Exodus story, which is the basis of the holiday, carries lessons and concepts that various people interpret in different ways. Modern haggadahs (the text used in the Passover seder) deal with … Continue reading Pick your Passover; Interfaith, Feminist, Liberation, and Seinfeld

Holi Festival

HOLI, Known as the festival of colors, Holi is unquestionably the most vibrantly colorful spring festival in the world. It’s when Hindus in India and Nepal take to the streets to throw colored powder at each other, amidst loud music and drumming, in honor of the season’s multiple hues and stories in Hindu mythology. The … Continue reading Holi Festival

Joyful Christmas Eve: Sing-A-Long and Story Service

Join us for this Sunday’s Joyful Christmas Eve: Sing-A-Long and Story Service’ at 6 p.m. Please note that there will be no 11 a.m. service. Celebrate the season’s magic with festive songs, heartwarming stories, and community spirit. Create lasting memories with loved ones as we usher in the joy of Christmas together. Don’t miss out … Continue reading Joyful Christmas Eve: Sing-A-Long and Story Service

Festivals of Lights

This special program embraces the essence of Winter Solstice/Yule, Diwali, Hanukkah, Advent, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, recognizing the diverse ways in which light is honored during this season. Join us in a collective celebration that honors the brilliance of the human spirit and the warmth that emanates from the traditions that unite us all.

Christmas in the Age of Anxiety

Kirk Newport was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but raised in California. After college at San Francisco State University, he served 3 years in the United States Army, followed by careers in hospital clinical laboratories and teaching clinical lab science at Del Mar College. He has been a member of U2C3 since 1996. During that … Continue reading Christmas in the Age of Anxiety

Boo-tiful Creatures: All Ages Halloween Animal Blessing Service

Join us for a bewitching celebration of all things spooky and snuggly at our all-ages Halloween Animal Blessing service! Delight in the season’s enchantment as we gather to honor our furry and feathered friends, offering them blessings for health, happiness, and prosperity. The event promises a delightful blend of festive Halloween cheer and the warmth … Continue reading Boo-tiful Creatures: All Ages Halloween Animal Blessing Service