Spiritual Journey Groups and Workshops provide a way to intentionally grow our religious literacy and spiritual maturity together, in order to become the people we long to be.
Programs and activities listed can be ongoing or date specific. For particular information about a specific program, contact the facilitator or the “program contact” person listed. For general information regarding Spiritual Growth Groups, contact Beverly Jordan.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura – January 16, 2014
The Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura voted to approve as a church policy the following as a Leadership Covenant for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura:
“Leadership in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura is a sacred trust, one we do not exercise alone. When we serve as a leader, be it as a committee member, a committee chair or a member of the Board of Trustees, we agree to be a part of the governance system of our church. We promise to listen and consider all viewpoints with an open mind and to make decisions within accepted democratic processes. Once a decision has been made, we go forward together, because the integrity of the process is more important than any single decision.”
This Leadership Covenant applies to everyone serving in either a professional or a volunteer leadership position within UUCV. By accepting a Leadership position within UUCV, a person is voluntarily agreeing to this covenant.
This Leadership Covenant will be shared with all current leaders of UUCV, and will be shared with anyone who is considering accepting a leadership position within UUCV.
This Leadership Covenant will be publicly posted and will be available on the UUCV website.
Life Within Principles Policy
Approved by Board of Trustees – April 16, 2015 This is an overarching policy statement by the Board of Trustees. The Board expects that leadership and staff recognize and practice shared community values in all church activities, committee work and team work. These values will be considered by responsible parties for contracted services, programmatic activities and rentals. The following sections represent the shared values of the church community. Seven Principles The Principles that the Member Congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association covenant to affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Welcoming Congregation The UUCV Congregation is recognized by the UUA as a Welcoming Congregation. Being a Welcoming Congregation represents an important and defining value for our congregation. Church Leadership and Staff should adhere to practices consistent with the Congregation’s commitment as a Welcoming Congregation. Green Sanctuary The UUCV Congregation is recognized by the UUA as a Green Sanctuary. Green Sanctuary Status represents UUCV’s explicit commitment to the Seventh Principle and to sustainable practices. Church Leadership and Staff should adhere to practices consistent with the Seventh Principle and environmental sustainability. Church activities should reflect this commitment. Parties responsible for contracting work or purchasing materials for the church should recognize the priority of Green Sanctuary principles in their decision making process.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 9th, after the worship service in the sanctuary.
Below is the annual meeting packet documents. Only a limited number of these documents will be printed and available at the meeting, so please bring copies if you need them.
Our Congregation’s Annual Meeting will be on June 10th, 2012 at 11:30am. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. Select the link below to download the congregation’s Annual Report for the 2011-2012 church year. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Briggs, or Rev. David Pyle.
Leaving the Shelter at 6:00 AM . . . . “It’s a challenge to wake and dress three children so early.”
Michelle and her partner, John, grew up in Ventura. They have three sons living with them and a fourth who lives with John’s dad. The children are energetic, outgoing, and well cared for.
Circumstances evolved: John’s mother became ill and needed medications – Jobs became scarce for John’s dad. To reduce expenses on John’s parents, the young family moved from Redding back to Ventura. During the day they appreciate the friendship and hospitality at Harbor Church in Ventura, which John attended years before.
The Armory provides mattresses and two meals, but folks must get up and leave at 6:00 a.m. “It’s a challenge to wake and dress three children so early.” Michelle’s brother offered the family some time in a motel, and the manager let them take advantage of a room cancellation. Michelle is hoping to find work there as a housekeeper.
“These experiences have opened our eyes to the bigger picture of homelessness.”
Former residents of the Wagon Wheel Motel until its closure, intermittent McGrath State Beach campers, Mark and Darryl became involved with Lift Up Your Voice! and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura during their residence at River Haven.
Mark and Darryl have been strong advocates on behalf of people who are homeless. Both will tell you, “these experiences have opened our eyes to the bigger picture of homelessness.”
Darryl is a lifetime resident of Ventura County. He was born in Oxnard and attended local schools including Ventura College. Mark’s homelessness started as a result of periodontal disease that spread to an infection in his back.
