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Please Join Us This Sunday, April 27, 2025!
April 27, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dear friends in Christ,
Doubting Thomas got a bad rap. I’ll just say it right now that that is what I’m going to be preaching on this coming Sunday. Usually a sub will come in on the first Sunday after Easter so you’ve never heard me talk about Doubting Thomas, but it has always bothered me that the prevailing interpretation of this is that people who are skeptical about doctrine are somehow shameful. Well, I disagree with that sentiment and with that interpretation.
So please join us this Sunday as we break down the story of Reasonably-Skeptical-Question-Asker Thomas (it’s just a working title for now, something we’ve been kicking around the office) and learn that it may just be OK to question God and expect answers.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Maundy Thursday service, Easter morning service, and Easter reception so beautiful and sacred. So many hearts and hands went into putting that together, and I’m grateful to all of you. You can see pictures of Holy Week HERE.
You should know that West Hollywood United Church of Christ made it into the news. The Mental Health workers who are on strike with Kaiser held a hunger strike last week. Their story appeared on NPR and CalMatters and LAist and Los Angeles Daily News and dozens of other news outlets. Thank you to everyone who donated bedding supplies and electrolytes to their cause. You can learn more about the workers’ cause here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Many blessings,
Pastor Tracy
SAVE THE DATE
Opportunities for youth
Saturday, May 4 at 12:30 PM – The Youth will be shopping for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following the Knitting Ministry. Our goal is to make and distribute 1000 sack lunches this year.
Opportunities for service
Sunday, May 11 – We will be assembling sack lunches for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship.
Opportunities for spiritual growth
Monday, April 28 at 6 PM – Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Hall, or join us on Zoom.
Wednesday, April 30 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday
Saturday, May 3 at 12 N PM – Labyrinth Walk as part of World Labyrinth Day. We will be walking the Providence St. John’s Medical Center Labyrinth in Burbank. We will be carpooling from the church at 11 AM. If you would like to carpool, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 so we can watch for you!
May 17, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM – Hues in Harmony Day with YAY Foundation. Through a full day of interactive workshops, insightful conversations, and grounding activities, we’ll explore wellness in all its forms — spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial. This is more than just a wellness event — it’s a space for reflection, growth, and deep community care. Hues in Harmony YAY Day is designed to uplift queer voices and experiences, creating space for us to connect, recharge, and thrive — together. Whether you’re looking to build community, tap into your resilience, or simply pause and breathe, this day is for you. Come as you are. Leave feeling more whole. Registration is required, but there is no fee to join. Lunch will be provided. REGISTER HERE
Opportunities for fellowship
Saturday, May 10 – Knitting Ministry and Potluck Brunch from 9 AM – 12 N in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your own projects or help us make hats for our Sack Lunch Program. All materials provided, all levels welcome.
Sunday, May 11 – May birthdays and anniversaries blessings during worship.
May 30 – June 1 – WeHo Pride. WeHo UCC is going and we need your help! Please see Jenni Nichols if you would like to help with the planning and coordinating.
May 4 –God’s promise to refugees throughout history and today
May 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told.
May 25 –What authority does scripture have, why do we believe it, and why are folks so divided about it?
June 1 – Pride Sunday – What does Jesus say about the LGBTQ+ community? A lot, actually.
June 15 – Why was Sodom and Gomorrah really destroyed? You may be surprised.
June 22 – What does the Bible really say about sex and marriage and how does that apply to our country’s legislation today?
June 29 – What can the story of Esther teach us about anti-immigrant legislation and deportations today?
July 13 – Does the Bible really say that homosexuals don’t get to go to heaven? Actually, it doesn’t.
September 7 – Trans folk in the Bible. Yes, they are there. Yes, it is all good.