Upcoming Worship Services - Soul Matters

Upcoming Worship Services

July 5th, 2026 "There's a Place for (Us)"

Rev. Anna Tulou sermon, read by UUCSC member Terry Hassman-Paulin

Unitarian Universalists everywhere are approaching the 250th anniversary of the United States with a mix of emotions. Rather than leaning into uncritical patriotism or despair, let us come together to mark the semiquincentennial by acknowledging historical injustices, grounding ourselves in our ideals, and sharing in the practice of radical hospitality. We cannot control everything but together we can build Beloved Community and make our corner of the world more equitable.

July 12, 2026 “Beloved as We Are"

Lay Led by Patricia Rivard, Cynthia Toussaint & John Garrett

Join us to learn the history of the disabled rights movement, worship as one with those in our midst, and celebrate the gifts the differently abled bring to our community.

July 19th, 2026 "Wheels on My Suitcase"

Michael Eselun

We all carry around our own unique burdens—“our baggage,” if you will. UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun, will look at what might be “the wheels” on that suitcase that we drag around. What are the ways we can make it all a little easier to maneuver and manage—particularly in these uncertain and challenging times.

July 26th, 2026 "Starting Over"

Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins

This Sunday we welcome back Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins (she/her), a Los Angeles based member of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association, minister of the Presbyterian Church, and member of the Bio-Ethics Committee of UCLA Medical Center.

Rev. Nuri-Robins will help us to explore some of the many invitations and challenges we are given to start over in our lives. This will conclude our July Sunday series grounded in the themes of enacting more equity in the world and rejecting ableism.

Launching Our Theme-Based Ministry, 2025-2026

Our church belongs to the Soul Matters Sharing Circle, a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations who commit to connecting with monthly spiritual themes. Beginning in September, our worship services and religious exploration program will becentered around the Soul Matters themes. You will also notice our themes popping up in other places -- the marquee sign out front will have monthly themed welcome statements connecting our neighborhood with what is inspiring us that month and via our newsletter, our minister Rev. Megan will invite you to explore spiritual practices connected to the themes.

Listed in the graphic below, these themes offer us an opportunity to go deeper into our practices of Unitarian Universalism as a whole UUCSC community. One goal of the Soul Matters themed ministry is “to get us out of our heads and into our lives.” Whether you are new to Unitarian Universalism or a long-time UU, these offerings provide a variety of paths to connect to our faith and one another from week-to-week.