by Kitty Merrill | Nov 22, 2015 | Children's Curriculum
Jedi Academy! Offers padawans an opportunity to develop practical spiritual skills including skill, sense, courage, insight, and spirit. The focus is mindfulness.
Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy. Jedi use their powers to defend and protect. Jedi respect all life, in any form. Jedi serve others rather than ruling over them, for the good of the galaxy. Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training.
The world of the Jedi has inspired real-life practices of spirituality. The Jedi believe in the “living Force”, a spiritual presence that surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds all the matter in the universe together.
If this program were summed up in one word, it would be “Mindfulness.” The Jedi students learn to pay close attention to their experience of themselves and the world around them. They develop spiritual skills in five training categories: Physical training, Senses, Courage, Insight, and Spirit.
At the end of the year if the pass the five trials, they will be ceremonially knighted as Jedi Knights!
by Kitty Merrill | Nov 21, 2015 | Volunteer
The flower arrangements for our chancel each Sunday are the product of a small group of volunteers, a subcommittee of the Worship Associates.
Members and friends sign up for flowers to commemorate a special event or person on a date of their choosing.
If you’d like to take a week, look for the large sign-up sheet in Berg Hall.
The subcommittee members accept donations to pay for the flowers, which are then purchased and arranged by these talented and dedicated volunteers.
If you are interested in joining this group, talk to Linda Pietrzak or Anne Escobedo.
by Kitty Merrill | Nov 19, 2015 | Adult Programs
The Handicraft Circle brings knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlepoint, and more. You are invited to join them to work on whatever project you like with conversation and maybe a cookie or two. Many of them are experienced crafters and glad to help. Days: First and Third Thursday Time: 2:30-4:30 pm Location: Rotating in member’s homes Contact: Shelah Wilgus
by Kitty Merrill | Nov 17, 2015 | About Us
Located at 5654 Ralston Street, Ventura since 2005, we are just off the Victoria Avenue corridor, between the 101 and 126. Our 16,000 square foot building is contemporary/industrial on the outside, reflecting both its commercial origins and our commitment to the inclusion of people of all ages, abilities, and mobilities. Learn about the accessibility of our building and programs.
Office Hours
The congregation’s office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am – 3pm, and Wednesday from 9am – 2:30pm. The phone number is 805-644-3898. Contact our office.
Entrances
The office entrance and the main entrance to the sanctuary are located on the east side of the building not far from the driveway into the parking lot. The entrance to Berg Hall, our fellowship hall, is at the rear of the building.
For Sunday worship, both the front and rear entrance are opened. During the week, depending on which part of the building is being used, the front or rear entrance will be opened prior to the event start time.
Parking
We have plenty of parking available in our parking lot and a small bike rack at the rear of the church. On weekends, additional parking is available in the office building parking lot to the east of us.
Directions
Our Google Maps link offers you door-to-door directions for driving, walking, biking, or public transit.
Public Transit
Bus route 6 or 21 from the Ventura Transit Center or from Oxnard has a stop just one block away at Victoria Avenue and Ralston Street.
Bus route 11 from the Ventura Transit Center toward Wells Center has a stop a half mile away at Telephone Rd. and Saratoga Avenue. Head east on Telephone Road toward Cypress Point Lane. Turn right onto Cypress Point Lane and then cross Ralston Street. The church will be on your right.
by Kitty Merrill | Nov 16, 2015 | Volunteer
This group keeps the kitchen stocked and provides refreshments on Sunday mornings.
Contacts are Shelah Wilgus and Carol Simmons. They would love to have you volunteer your help on a Sunday morning.
