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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-7/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:2025 Pledge Form
DESCRIPTION:2025 Pledge Form
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/2025-pledge-form/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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SUMMARY:UPCOMING SERMONS
DESCRIPTION:May 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. \nMay 18 – Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy \nMay 25 –What authority does scripture have\, why do we believe it\, and why are folks so divided about it? \nJune 1 – PRIDE Sunday – What does Jesus say about the LGBTQ+ community? A lot\, actually. And did you know that there was an openly gay disciple baptized into the church by one of the apostles? \nJune 8 – PRIDE MONTH and PENTECOST SUNDAY – Come learn how the early apostles\, with the help of the Spirit\, bridged the divides of gender\, nationality\, ethnicity\, and religion to build a beloved community. \nJune 15 – PRIDE month – Why was Sodom and Gomorrah really destroyed? You may be surprised. \nJune 22 – PRIDE month – What does the Bible really say about sex and marriage and how does that apply to our country’s legislation today? \nJune 29 – PRIDE month – What can the story of Esther teach us about anti-immigrant legislation and deportations today and about standing up to homophobia? \nJuly 13 – Does the Bible really say that homosexuals don’t get to go to heaven? Actually\, it doesn’t. \nAugust 10 – “If a man lays with another man…” That passage doesn’t mean what you’ve been told. We’ll put it back in its context and discover its much more compassionate and justice-oriented interpretation. \nSeptember 7 – Trans folk in the Bible. Yes\, they are there. Yes\, it is all good. \nOctober 5 – Blessing of the Animals Sunday. Bring your well-behaved furry\, feathered\, and scaley friends for a special blessing and worship service. \nNovember 16 – [What does the Bible say about Lesbians? Paul comes out swinging in their defense was delivered in June 2025.] Please stay tuned for new scripture and topic.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/upcoming-sermons/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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SUMMARY:West Hollywood Pride
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Our application for a booth at WeHo Pride this year was denied. However\, we will still be celebrating Pride the entire month of June with special sermons\, music\, and reflections. \nPlease see Upcoming Sermons below for a preview. \nUpcoming Sermons \nMay 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. \nMay 18 – Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy \nMay 25 –What authority does scripture have\, why do we believe it\, and why are folks so divided about it? \nJune 1 – PRIDE Sunday – What does Jesus say about the LGBTQ+ community? A lot\, actually. And did you know that there was an openly gay disciple baptized into the church by one of the apostles? \nJune 8 – PRIDE MONTH and PENTECOST SUNDAY – Come learn how the early apostles\, with the help of the Spirit\, bridged the divides of gender\, nationality\, ethnicity\, and religion to build a beloved community. \nJune 15 – PRIDE month – Why was Sodom and Gomorrah really destroyed? You may be surprised. \nJune 22 – PRIDE month – What does the Bible really say about sex and marriage and how does that apply to our country’s legislation today? \nJune 29 – PRIDE month –  What can the story of Esther teach us about anti-immigrant legislation and deportations today and about standing up to homophobia? \nJuly 13 – Does the Bible really say that homosexuals don’t get to go to heaven? Actually\, it doesn’t. \nAugust 10 – “If a man lays with another man…” That passage doesn’t mean what you’ve been told. We’ll put it back in its context and discover its much more compassionate and justice-oriented interpretation. \nSeptember 7 – Trans folk in the Bible. Yes\, they are there. Yes\, it is all good. \nOctober 5 – Blessing of the Animals Sunday. Bring your well-behaved furry\, feathered\, and scaley friends for a special blessing and worship service. \nNovember 16 – What does the Bible say about Lesbians? Paul comes out swinging in their defense. \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/west-hollywood-pride/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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SUMMARY:Strengthen the Church (STC) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS).
DESCRIPTION:We will be collecting for two charities this month and next\, and you can click here to see two brief videos that talk about the funds: Strengthen the Church (STC) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). These two collections are usually taken in the spring\, but this spring was exceptionally strange and chaotic for me\, so we postponed them. We will be talking about these in upcoming services\, but if you would like to make a donation to either\, you can click here or Venmo to @wehoucc (phone# 323-793-9059) and type OGHS or STC in the memo. Because we know we are taking these later in the year and close together\, our church leadership has agreed to contribute $300 to each from our Mission Endowment Fund to supplement whatever is contributed. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity! \nPlease CLICK HERE to watch Strengthen the Church Offering YouTube Video
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/strengthen-the-church-stc-and-one-great-hour-of-sharing-oghs/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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SUMMARY:LA County Parks Food Program
DESCRIPTION:With the Federal Government shutdown entering its fourth week\, there is a significant and devastating threat to the food security for the most vulnerable\, our youth\, seniors and families.  LA County Parks is (and has been) a critical part of the food safety net services in 48 Parks\, 16 Teen Centers and 9 Senior centers and programs. \nTo support this dire situation with the loss of SNAP and CalFresh and critical food access impacting Los Angeles County residents\, LA County Parks is leaning in to expand capacity to its Food Programs at Parks! \nLA County Parks provides the following food safety net services programs for youth\, teens and seniors. These food programs are \n\nFree Healthy Snack Program for youth at 48 parks (Monday thru Friday @ 3pm-4pm) – ages 17 and under.\nFree Hot Supper (Dinner) Program at Our SPOT Teen Centers for teens at 16 parks (Monday thru Friday @ 7pm) – ages 12 to 18 years old.\nFree Senior Food Program for older adults at 9 parks (Monday thru Friday) – age 55+
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/la-county-parks-food-program/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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SUMMARY:Food Bank Resource Guide & Supporting Our Community Through Benefit Changes
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/food-bank-resource-guide-supporting-our-community-through-benefit-changes/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T110000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Blessings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/veteran-blessings/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T120000
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CREATED:20251023T211620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T211620Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday and Anniversary Blessings for November 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/birthday-and-anniversary-blessings-for-november-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T110000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, November 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The stories of David the boy shepherd verses David the king have long fascinated me with their depictions of completely different personalities for the same person. As we bless our veterans for Veteran’s Day\, this story of David as unwitting soldier and later commander of armies has much to teach us. We also have much to learn about our faith’s history and relationship to soldiers and war. Much of what we claim to believe was birthed by veterans in the aftermath of wars. Please join us this Sunday as we bless our veterans and dig into this rich scripture and our own history and belief. \nCongregational Meeting Recap: For those who were unable to attend the Congregational Meeting on October 26\, we are pleased to announce that Henry Penner was elected to serve on Council for the next two years\, and we thanked and recognized the many years of service of Tom Droney\, who is stepping down from Council when his term expires at the end of this year. \nOur treasurer\, Rodney Chadderton\, reported on the church’s budget\, our plan for long-term sustainability\, and how everyone can help. Watch for more info soon! \nThe Knitting/Crocheting ministry is meeting this Saturday\, November 8 from 9-12 for its potluck brunch and crafting time. Please bring your craft of choice\, or avail yourself of our supply of yarn\, needles\, and crochet hooks. We can teach you! \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-november-9-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T123000
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SUMMARY:NEW EVENT: 11/10/2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election. By revisiting our resource “Countering Project 2025 With Love: A UCC Response\,” this webinar will explore enduring commitments and new challenges across issues such as LGBTQ+ rights\, immigration justice\, international peace\, and more. We will also introduce our new toolkit for faithful advocacy\, offering practical ways for individuals and congregations to help build a just world for all. Whether you’re new to the conversation or have been following from the start\, this webinar will equip you with both context and tools to put love into action today! Register today! \n\n\n\nhttps://ucc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QAPuhLYRDG74h33OPU-Bg#/registration\n\n\nGetting to the Root – Countering Project 2025 With Love: A UCC Response\, the webpage is here:\n\nhttps://www.ucc.org/countering-project-2025-with-love/
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/new-event-11-10-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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CREATED:20250826T201624Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat: Rest is Resistance at Pilgrim Pines Camp
DESCRIPTION:November 14 – 16\, 2025 – REGISTER HERE\nDEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 19\nSCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE\nFirst Congregational Church of Long Beach is hosting a Women’s Retreat this fall at Pilgrim Pines and would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to attend. This year’s theme\, Rest Is Resistance — inspired by the work of Tricia Hersey — invites us to slow down and truly rest as we reconnect with nature\, with one another\, and with ourselves. Together\, we’ll engage Hersey’s insights and explore how holy rest helps us reject the demands of hustle culture\, renew our inner connection to the Divine\, and discover sustainable rhythms we can carry with us when we return home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional activities include: \n\nspiritual practices\nartistic exploration\nnature walks\ngentle yoga (all levels welcome)\ntime for conversation\, laughter and quiet\n\nYou can attend for the whole weekend or Saturday only. Scholarships are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details at a Glance: \nWhen: November 14–16\, 2025\nWhere: Pilgrim Pines Camp\, Oak Glen\, CA \nCost: $190 Friday-Sunday \n$95 Saturday Only\nRegistration deadline: October 19\nRegister here: firstchurchlb.org/retreat\nQuestions? Email Rev. Wally Hoeger at whoeger@firstchurchlb.org
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/womens-retreat-rest-is-resistance-at-pilgrim-pines-camp/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Pines Campground\, 39570 Glen Road\, Yucaipa\, CA\, 92399\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, November 16\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nWe often hear the core tenets of our faith reduced to “Love your neighbor” Or “Do unto\nothers.” This is easy to remember\, and quite compatible with other religions of the world\,\nwho have their own similar scriptures regarding love for the other. It’s not a bad credo to\nlive by\, especially when combined with “Faith\, without works\, is dead.” (James 2:17) The\nproblem with these two statements is not that they are bad theology\, it’s that they are\nmissing the other half of the instruction. I have long believed that most people actually\ndo already love their neighbors as themselves\, and they act out their faith through their\nworks. The problem is that they do not love themselves\, not the way that God intended\,\nand that is mirrored in how they feel toward their neighbor and how they treat their\nneighbor. This Sunday we will be studying the rest of the passage: the other half of the\ngreatest commandment. If we are to truly live out our faith and Jesus’ teachings and\nexample the way He intended\, we must actually hear Jesus’ entire instruction\, and\nwhere He got it from. \nLast week we talked about how the way we live informs what we believe\, but the\nreverse is just as true: what we believe informs how we live. Please join us this Sunday\nas we take a deep dive into one of the core beliefs and faith practices of our faith\nthroughout the ages. Why is it so important? How do we live it out today? You may be\nsurprised how much this two-thousand year-old conversation over an even older ancient\nverse still has much to teach us in our modern world. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\,\nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-november-16-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
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SUMMARY:ADVENT at West Hollywood UCC
DESCRIPTION:Our Advent Devotionals will be here on December 7th and will be available for pick-up in the sanctuary. The suggested donation to cover our costs is $4.25 but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please see Tom any Sunday morning during Advent at the entrance to the Sanctuary for a devotional. \nCLICK HERE to download.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/advent-at-west-hollywood-ucc/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T160000
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SUMMARY:FREE FOOD PICK UP
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/free-food-pick-up/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T120000
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CREATED:20251122T021104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T021104Z
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SUMMARY:This Saturday\, 11/22 Knitting Ministry
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, 11/22 – the Knitting Ministry’s plans to attend the SoCal Fiber Fair in Pomona has shifted to a location closer to home: Michael’s Crafts on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. We will meet at the church parking lot at 9:30 AM on Saturday. If you would like to join the carpool\, please call or text me at 323-793-9059 and let me know no later than 9 AM Saturday morning so we know to watch for you. We will stop for coffee\, brunch\, or lunch after the excursion depending on what time we emerge from the yarn section.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/this-saturday-11-22-knitting-ministry/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251119T184536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T184745Z
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SUMMARY:Street Closure on Sunday\, November 23
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE for more information
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/street-closure-on-sunday-november-23/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251122T014640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T020315Z
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, November 23\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we are blessed to have Rev. Howard Fauntroy preaching for us on a\npassage from Jeremiah on the topic of nomads. I will be out of the office from this\nSunday\, November 23 – Saturday November\, 29. I will return on Sunday\, November 30\nfor the first Sunday of Advent. \nTHIS WEEKEND \nThis Saturday\, 11/22 – the Knitting Ministry’s plans to attend the SoCal Fiber Fair in\nPomona has shifted to a location closer to home: Michael’s Crafts on La Brea Avenue in\nLos Angeles. We will meet at the church parking lot at 9:30 AM on Saturday. If you\nwould like to join the carpool\, please call or text me at 323-793-9059 and let me know\nno later than 9 AM Saturday morning so we know to watch for you. We will stop for\ncoffee\, brunch\, or lunch after the excursion depending on what time we emerge from\nthe yarn section. \nThis Sunday\, 11/23 – We will be decorating the church for Christmas immediately after\nworship. We are asking folks to choose one decoration to assemble\, install\, and/or\ndisplay and work in teams of two or three for larger or more complicated decorations.\nJim and Tere have spent the week pulling out all of our lovely decorations and checking\nthat they are all intact and working. After worship on Sunday\, plan on staying in the\nsanctuary for a few minutes to sort out who will be assembling what and then when the\nwork is done\, settle in for some lovely refreshments. If you would like to help\, please\ncontact Tere directly by arriving on Sunday morning and letting her know you would like\nto help. \nADVENT at West Hollywood UCC\nOur Advent Devotionals will be here soon and will be available for pick-up in the\nsanctuary. The suggested donation to cover our costs is $4.25 but no one will be\nturned away due to lack of funds. Please see Tom any Sunday morning during\nAdvent at the entrance to the Sanctuary for a devotional. \nSunday\, November 30 – Hope SundayJoin us after worship for a special Friendsgiving Celebration potluck. The church will\nprovide beverages and paper products. You can bring leftovers or a dish to share. Our\ngoal is to keep it simple and keep it fun! \nSunday\, December 7 – Peace Sunday\nJoin us after worship as we sort and box up donated clothes for the Compassionate\nBoutique at The Hub\, a local homeless shelter where people in need can get clothes for\nfree. We understand that they are in need of men's and women's shoes\, either dress shoes\, sneakers\, or work boots. Men’s size 7 to 15 and women’s size 5 to 13. Due to\nspace issues\, we cannot accept clothing donations after 12 noon on 12/7. Please see\nTere for more info. \nSunday\, December 14 – Joy Sunday\nPlease join us for birthday and anniversary blessings\n2 PM – You’re warmly invited to a Holiday Recital from Mark Abulencia’s studio\,\nfollowed by a reception. In lieu of an entrance fee\, please kindly consider a donation to\nour Sack Lunch Program. Thank you! \nSunday\, December 21 – Love Sunday \nWednesday\, December 24 – Christmas Eve\nPlease join us at 5 PM for a special Candlelit Service that will end early enough to get\nthe little kiddos back home for dinner before they go to sleep to dream of sugar plums.\nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\,\nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-november-23-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
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SUMMARY:CHURCH CHRISTMAS DECORATION
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, 11/23 – We will be decorating the church for Christmas immediately after worship. We are asking folks to choose one decoration to assemble\, install\, and/or display and work in teams of two or three for larger or more complicated decorations. Jim and Tere have spent the week pulling out all of our lovely decorations and checking that they are all intact and working. After worship on Sunday\, plan on staying in the sanctuary for a few minutes to sort out who will be assembling what and then when the work is done\, settle in for some lovely refreshments. If you would like to help\, please contact Tere directly by arriving on Sunday morning and letting her know you would like to help.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/church-christmas-decoration/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251128T044251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T044251Z
UID:9123-1764500400-1764511200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, November 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we celebrate Hope Sunday\, the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is not the beginning of Christmas\, it is the beginning of waiting. Of hoping. Of anticipating. Of quiet excitement. This Advent our theme is Surprising New Birth. Despite what we may see in the news\, I see newness and hope and plans for bright future popping up all over the place. This Advent we will be reading through the scriptures about the birth of Jesus\, but especially the surprise of newness. So many of the passages describe the surprise of a new birth\, either impending or just delivered. This news is always a surprise\, and yet the way that the angels or prophets deliver the news and to whom is incredibly meaningful. \nIn our modern context\, whether we are single moms\, newly engaged\, old men well past child-bearing age\, the lowest class of peasant\, an immigrant living in fear\, or a powerful political player (on either side of the aisle)\, the stories of Jesus’ birth have much to teach us about God’s surprising gift of hope\, peace\, joy\, and love throughout history and during this season\, especially. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-november-30-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251128T045004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T045004Z
UID:9124-1764500400-1764511200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Poinsettias Garden
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/memorial-poinsettias-garden/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Poinsettia-picture-slide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Droney":MAILTO:office@wehoucc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251122T032521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T032521Z
UID:9105-1764504000-1764511200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday\, November 30 – Hope Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us after worship for a special Friendsgiving Celebration potluck. The church will provide beverages and paper products. You can bring leftovers or a dish to share. Our goal is to keep it simple and keep it fun!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sunday-november-30-hope-sunday/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000021925-e1763781894836.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251204T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T205243Z
UID:9127-1765105200-1765108800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 7\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis week we celebrate Peace Sunday\, and will read the prayer sung by Zechariah after nine months of enforced silence. His words still resonate today as much because of his desire for peace in a broken world\, as for his song being a response to Mary’s. \nZechariah speaks of many things in his song\, but what comes up again and again is both peace and enemies\, two things that would seem to be in opposition. And yet\, Jesus taught that is through loving our enemies that we find peace. How can this be? The answer might surprise you. \nPlease join us this Sunday as we dig deep into this ancient story and prayer and find how it still has the power to inform and inspire us today. \nPlease plan on joining us after worship as we sort and box up clothes for The Boutique at The Hub\, a center in Los Angeles that serves our homeless neighbors. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-7-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sanctuary-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251122T042942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T035552Z
UID:9107-1765108800-1765116000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday\, December 7 – Peace Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us after worship as we sort and box up donated clothes for the Compassionate Boutique at The Hub\, a local homeless shelter where people in need can get clothes for free. We understand that they are in need of men’s and women’s shoes\, either dress shoes\, sneakers\, or work boots. Men’s size 7 to 15 and women’s size 5 to 13. Due to space issues\, we cannot accept clothing donations after 12 noon on 12/7. Please see Tere for more info.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sunday-december-7-peace-sunday/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Homeless.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251128T043837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T043837Z
UID:9121-1765616400-1765627200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday\, December 13 from 9 AM – 12 N – Knitting Ministry and potluck brunch.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/saturday-december-13-from-9-am-12-n-knitting-ministry-and-potluck-brunch/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knitting-slide-November-8.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251122T044427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T040835Z
UID:9109-1765710000-1765728000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday\, December 14 – Joy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for birthday and anniversary blessings 11 am-12 pm. \n2 PM – You’re warmly invited to a Holiday Recital from Mark Abulencia’s studio\, followed by a reception. In lieu of an entrance fee\, please kindly consider a donation to our Sack Lunch Program. Thank you!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sunday-december-14-joy-sunday/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Joy-Sunday.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251211T195438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T195438Z
UID:9128-1765710000-1765728000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 14\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThe story of Jesus’ birth is a strange one\, especially since it occurs in a whirlwind of\npolitical activity. The Gospel of Luke details a birth that starts with a nation-wide census\nand ends with an angel appearing in the sky in a remote area in the middle of the night.\nAnd yet\, as disconnected as these seem\, all of Luke’s details are significant. As we\ncelebrate the third Sunday of Advent\, we will dig into the good news of Jesus’ birth and\nhow it was received by so many different groups in ancient Israel. Please join us as we\ndiscover the good news that we still receive\, and how this unlikely birth still brings us\njoy. \nPlease plan on returning to the sanctuary Sunday afternoon at 2 PM for a holiday\nconcert from the studio and students of Mark Abulencia. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-14-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sanctuary-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251217T222759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T222759Z
UID:9131-1766314800-1766318400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 21\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThe gospel of John describes Jesus’ inception in a very different way than Matthew\,\nMark\, or Luke. Instead of mangers and angels and shepherds and pregnancies\, John\ndescribes love and light and Word. The Word of God incarnate is a phrase that is\nthrown around a lot\, but what does it really mean? What do Christians actually believe?\nDoes it even matter anymore? The answer to all of these questions runs deeper and\nspeaks to today’s society much more than most people realize. John’s gospel and\ndescription of Jesus coming into the world answers much of the religious and political\npropaganda we are seeing these days\, and it answers them with love\, light\, and clarity. \nPlease join us this Sunday as we dive deep into the word to discover the Word. \nOn 12/21 and 12/24 we will be taking a collection for the United Church of Christ\nChristmas Fund. CLICK HERE The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy\nand lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years\, providing\nemergency grants\, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums\, and\nChristmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. \nWe will also gather on Wednesday\, December 24 at 5 PM for a candlelight service of\nLessons and Carols. \nI will be out of the office beginning December 25\, but will return to lead worship on\nJanuary 4. Rodney O. Chadderton will be preaching in my absence on December 28.Thank you\, Rodney! \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\,\nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-21-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sanctuary-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251122T045656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T042511Z
UID:9113-1766595600-1766599200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday\, December 24 – Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 5 PM for a special Candlelit Service that will end early enough to get the little kiddos back home for dinner before they go to sleep to dream of sugar plums.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/wednesday-december-24-christmas-eve/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Christmas-Eve.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T100741
CREATED:20251217T224742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224742Z
UID:9132-1766620800-1767571199@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Pastor Tracy out of the office
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/pastor-tracy-out-of-the-office/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pastor-out.jpg
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