The Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside

A Progressive Church in the Inland Empire. All Are Welcome.

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Happy 3rd night of Hanukkah to our Jewish and Jewish UU siblings! 

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Recommended Jewish resources for children and adults:

Jewish Voices in Unitarian Universalism—In a fresh collection of thoughtful essays, 20 writers explore the blessings and challenges of Jewish Unitarian Universalist identity and community. https://bit.ly/2jMwOxa

The Garden of Time—In this story based on ancient Jewish legend, Adam and Eve decide what holidays they will celebrate. Illuminates Judaism, the calendar, and the environment for both children and adults. https://bit.ly/2yfhE8g

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It’s the second night of #Chalica! 

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A little late (sorry!) but it’s still the first night of Chalica for the next...5 minutes! 

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May love be your guide in every moment of your life.

Paulo Coelho

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Great Unitarian Universalist history books for the armchair historian in your life. Perfect for fall reading!

“This project, grounded in conscious awareness of the snares of selection and assumed consensus, succeeds in avoiding many of the all-too-common pitfalls. It is balanced, fair, elegantly produced, and eminently useful.” A wonderful review of A Documentary History of Unitarian Universalism from Reading Religion, a publication of the American Academy of Religion. To read the full review: https://bit.ly/2NAAjXH

Both volumes of a Documentary History of Unitarian Universalism are available at inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop: https://bit.ly/2ObEje9

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Happy Chalica!

In 2005 many Unitarian Universalists began observing Chalica, a week-long celebration of the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism. Beginning the first Monday in December, a chalice is lit each day. Each we reflect on that days principle, and try do something to put it into practice. 1st Day: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2nd Day: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; 3rd Day: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 4th Day: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 5th Day: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; 6th Day: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; 7th Day: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

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Chalica is starting on Monday December 3rd! For those of you new to the holiday or UUism, we will be posting things each day for Chalica and that day’s principle. Songs, readings, history etc. 

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Narrow your life down to this moment. Your life situation may be full of problems - most life situations are - but find out if you have a problem at this moment. Do you have a problem now?

Eckhart Tolle

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“I found Mark Morrison-Reed’s book Revisiting the Empowerment Controversy to be an essential contribution to telling the true stories of Unitarian Universalism and the ongoing efforts of African Americans as we search for authentic places in a culture that has been dominated by white supremacy. Morrison-Reed takes the reader on a journey that examines more than the pain of the key moments of fracture and broken promises of the late 1960s, he also provides enlightened context to the reasons why events unfolded as they did. I was intrigued by both the statistics and the personal insights into relationships that reveal how deeply invested all of those who lived through this time truly were. I was most inspired by how Morrison-Reed uses this text to flesh out the rich history of African Americans in Unitarian Universalism beyond the controversy and demonstrates the depth and dedication that continues to keep African Americans engaged in Unitarian Universalism today. A must read!”

—Rev. Adam Lawrence Dyer, author of Love Beyond God

Revisiting the Empowerment Controversy is available at inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop at https://bit.ly/2x2NYzO. 

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To honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

A Prayer for My Queer and Trans Siblings “Here you are. Here, in this holy space, standing on this ground that is holy because you are here. Here you are, in flesh and bone, filling up this body that belongs to you alone. Your pumping heart is a wonder because it keeps you alive. Your loving heart is a blessing because it keeps all of us alive. The Spirit of Love has a home in you. May we all see that love in you and let our hearts become mirrors for the compassion at your core. The Spirit of Justice has a home in you. May we light our wicks from one another until we are all aflame, until we burn out every prejudice we carry in these bones. Here you are. Holy as you are. Blessed be.” Jess Reynolds Love Like Thunder

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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Honor those killed in anti-trans acts of violence; mourn the lights in our community that have gone out; say their names and tell their stories; and vow to fight for those still with us.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Prayer

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those who have been murdered for being who they are, those who face violence on a daily basis,

All of our love, hope, and prayers of all kinds to transgender people all over the world today and everyday. 

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Vote.

Vote for yourselves. Vote for your values. Vote for your ancestors. Vote for those coming after you. 

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No Person’s Identity Is Dictated by Laws and Legislation

No Person’s Identity is Dictated by Laws and Legislation

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This week's service: 10-28-18

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Ode for the Ally “Must each interaction be drenched in guilt? Must every question be met with a stopping hand? Must every statement be met with suspicion? Where is my peace? … Because, I must also own my piece As the boot As the barrier And the barrel None of which I wield Yet all of which I hold in the history of my face. So, I seek to make my peace With my boots in the streets Where I pull down barriers And stand before barrels ’til they fire or fall Trumpeting the call of witness Declaring ‘Enough!’ Especially when I am in the shadow of privilege Or tucked away in those secret safe inside places Where I am right up against the ear Of those who have all the pieces. This is my piece. This is my peace.” —Adam Lawrence Dyer Love Beyond God

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A Church With 20 Religions

After giving whatever your elevator speech is, anyone with time and interest still remaining is very likely to ask you: How do you have a church where people have different religions?

After giving whatever your elevator speech is, anyone with time and interest still remaining is very likely to ask you,

How do you have a church where people have different religions?

Firstly, while we may have different beliefs and practices, we have one religion. It is a religion that allows us to worship together as well as worshiping separately as needed for our relationships with the divine.…

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