by Kitty Merrill | Feb 27, 2017 | News (home)
Celebration Sunday April 9.
We will celebrate the abundance and generosity of this congregation with a special luncheon after church. Together in the service we will make our pledges to the congregation for the coming year. Then our newly formed Stewardship Team will throw everyone a grand Thank You! Party.
This has been such a year for UUCV. We have welcomed and installed our new minister, Rev. Dana Worsnop. We have weathered an election season like no other. We have marched together, cried together, said tender goodbyes to dear ones. We have welcomed the new people pouring through our doors – so many that plans are underway for getting more chairs. We have continued to reach out into the community advocating for and serving people who are without homes. We have deepened our environmental awareness in the whole community, from our youngsters to our sage elders.
In the next year we will welcome a new Director of Religious Education and likely completely renovate our play area, revamp the acoustics and sound system in the sanctuary. We will also say goodbye to our beloved administrator Becky Burnham and welcome a new staff person.
There is so much to celebrate. Come to the party, make your pledge to support the mission of this vibrant community, and let the celebrations begin!
by Kitty Merrill | Feb 27, 2017 | News (home)
The UU Kids Corps puts RE values and teachings into action, giving kids and families volunteer opportunities with a minimal time commitment from parents.
Here’s how it works:
Our goal is to provide a service/social action event each month. Twelve families will sign up to coordinate one event. For an hour’s effort, you get a year’s worth of activism!
Possible activities include:
- Work with UU RiverHaven outreach • Sing at a nursing home • Volunteer at an animal shelter event • Join in a beach cleanup day • Make care packages for homeless folks • Develop kids activities at a protest march
Many organizations have activities and a coordinator for a particular event The coordinator will need to know a date, numbers of attendees, and any age or accessibility restrictions.
A signup sheet will be posted at all the classrooms. You determine the activity, the date and time. Contact Vanessa Frank for ideas and support.
by Kitty Merrill | Jan 27, 2017 | News (home)
Teachers’ Meeting
Feb 12 • Garage • 11:15-12:30
RSVP for Child Care and Lunch provided. Rev Dana continuing with Theological Reflections and lesson
planning – what works for you, what doesn’t.
Religious Education Committee
Feb 28 • Conference Rm • 6-8pm
Spirituality Con
Feb 17 • Arizona
Info: Tanner Akseven, RSVP, 805/231-1552
Social Action Con
March 17-19 • Santa Monica
Info: Tanner Akseven, RSVP, 805/231-1552
by Kitty Merrill | Dec 30, 2016 | News (home)
Look for “Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura” and like the page to get inspiration and info during the week.
Another page, “Unitarian Universalist Facebook of Ventura,” is a community group page with no formal affiliation to UUCV, Look there to share items of interest and to for general conversation and comment. To join the group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/49167728120/ and ask to join.
by Kitty Merrill | Dec 30, 2016 | News (home), Volunteer
Visit the Volunteer bulletin board in Berg Hall. It takes many helping hands to keep this church beautiful and to make worship services and programs possible. We need your help. Are you aware of other Volunteer opportunities within the church? Let Beverly know. And THANK YOU for your service!
by Kitty Merrill | Jun 17, 2016 | News (home)
Donna Lynn Caskey leads the congregation in song.
In response to the terrible tragedy at the Pulse in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday night, June 15, Interim Minister Ed Brock and UUCV members led a vigil and service of remembering.
The service included remarks and readings by Sharon Kufeldt, Ray Vargas, Denny Thomas, Chris Ce De Bacca, Sandra Pereira and Debby Chalquist. Donna Lynn Caskey led the congregants in song.
The names of of the 49 victims were read, alternating with words from the speakers on their personal reactions to this act of terror against the LGBTQ community.
The altar was decorated with a rainbow flag. Monitors displayed the pictures of those who perished. Nearly 100 congregants, both church members and from the community were present.
The service concluded with the singing of the UU hymn, “Standing on the Side of Love.”
