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SUMMARY:Christmas Decorations
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/christmas-decorations/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, January 5\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nI hope this note finds you all well as we begin the new year together. In the Christian calendar\, Christmas lasts until January 6\, the twelfth day after Christ’s birth\, when the magi came to deliver gifts. So this Sunday we will be reading about the magi following the star and the enormous amount of political upheaval they caused on their journey. \nAfter worship I am planning to take down all of the beautiful Christmas decorations in the church and pack them away for next year. I will be grateful for anyone who is willing to help me. \nI want to take a moment as we start the new year to thank everyone for all their hard work\, love\, prayers\, and donations in 2024. We accomplished a lot\, and we did it together. I am looking forward to 2025 with all of you. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-january-5-2025/
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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-5/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:The Let My People Show
DESCRIPTION:December 28\, 2024 – The Let My People Show last show of the year. You won’t want to miss it! Join us for our end-of year fundraiser\, cocktails in the courtyard (6:30 PM) and a fabulous lineup of comics at 7:30 PM. THIS FINAL SHOW OF 2024 WILL BE DONATION ONLY – NO NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/the-let-my-people-show-9/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please join us for Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at 5 PM
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-lessons-and-carols-on-christmas-eve-at-5-pm/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T110000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 22!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis past week we packed our 500th Sack Lunch to be distributed to the homeless who come to our gates. At the beginning of the year\, we came up with this goal together\, launched in February 2024\, and with the help of many hands – and the grace of God – we achieved it together. I am particularly heartened by our youth who did so much work – Janette for her leadership and Kamila and Mavery for going on so many shopping trips and doing so much heavy lifting. Our youth planned the meals\, loaded the carts\, did all the math when shopping in enormous quantities\, and hefted the food into cars and into the church month after month. \nIn the Gospel of Matthew\, Jesus describes those who fulfill God’s purpose and vision\, “for I was hungry and you gave me food\, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink\, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…Truly I tell you\, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family\, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:35\, 40) \nOur Mission Statement is simple: “No Condemnation here! We are a Loving Community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice.” \nWe have built relationships with the people who come to our gates. Giselle and I know many of them by name\, because we took the time to ask. Many of the folks have shared their stories with us\, and because of our relationship with CIRCLE and the Hollywood Food Coalition we have been able to refer the people who wanted it to housing services. \nBut there are many more who we have helped to find jobs\, given a warm winter cap\, supplied feminine products\, outfitted with badly-needed clothes or shoes. But we also talk with them\, offer them a cup of coffee\, invite them to worship\, bless them as they leave\, and tell them we’re glad to see them. Some were homeless\, some were unemployed\, some were just very old and on a tight budget that didn’t quite stretch to the end of the month. But they all left with a nutritious and delicious meal knowing that they were welcome. \nAs Christ’s body\, with God’s help we strive to embody Christ’s spirit and justice. Not just in our words\, but in our daily actions. I feel so blessed and grateful to be part of such a spirit-filled\, active church. It feels good to support the church financially and to drop my checks into the plate every week because I know it is used to fulfill our mission in a real and tangible way every single day. I see the results in the faces of people we are helping every single day. \nAs we head into Christmas week\, I wish you all a blessed holiday filled with love and justice and God’s abiding grace. Please see below for all of our upcoming events and activities. \nPlease join us for Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at 5 PM. I will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-22/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Children’s Choir
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/christmas-childrens-choir/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-3/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:This Monday we will be gathering for Bible Study and continuing to put the Bible in perspective. We will dig into the story of Abraham and Isaac\, one of the most terrifying and misunderstood stories in the Bible. People have long wondered how to make sense of this story\, but when we put it into its context it reveals God’s plan for peace and an end to violence. Join us on Monday at 6 PM in-person on via Zoom to learn more.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-study-11/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Help Feed The Homeless
DESCRIPTION:December 15 immediately following worship – The youth will be shopping for the Sack Lunch Program in December and then ASSEMBLING the lunches when they return around 1:30 PM. We will need all hands on deck!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/help-feed-the-homeless/
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SUMMARY:Care Team
DESCRIPTION:The Care Team meets this Sunday 12/15 after worship to sign and send out birthday cards to all of our members and Christmas Cards for our out-of-towners. If you would like to help\, join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship. All supplies are provided! For more info\, please contact Tere Riordan.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/care-team/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 15!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThank you to Rev. Lisa and everyone who led worship last Sunday while I was out of town\, and to Giselle who hosted Bible Study on Monday night. I am so grateful to our wonderful team! \nAlso\, an extra special thank you to Josh Benson-Merron and all of his students for their wonderful music last Sunday. We collected $230 in donations for the Sack Lunch Program. See below for photos of this wonderful event. \nThis week we are reading one of the best-known passages of the Bible from the first chapter of the Gospel of John. Our theme this Advent is Emmanuel – God With Us\, and this is the third Sunday of Advent\, traditionally Love Sunday. How does the Gospel of John tie God With Us to Love and continue to speak to us today? We invite you to join us on Sunday to find out. \nThis Monday we will be gathering for Bible Study and continuing to put the Bible in perspective. We will dig into the story of Abraham and Isaac\, one of the most terrifying and misunderstood stories in the Bible. People have long wondered how to make sense of this story\, but when we put it into its context it reveals God’s plan for peace and an end to violence. Join us on Monday at 6 PM in-person on via Zoom to learn more. \nSAVE THE DATE \nDecember 24: Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service begins at 5 PM \nFellowship opportunities \nThe Knitting Ministry gathers for potluck brunch and crafting from 9 AM to Noon on December 14 and every second Saturday of the month. Bring your own project or use our yarn and knitting needles to get started! \nDecember 20 is the deadline for our Memorial Poinsettia Donations. Please let Tom Droney know your donation and who you would like to honor so that we can prepare our memorial slides and program before December 22. \nDecember 28\, 2024 – The Let My People Show last show of the year. You won’t want to miss it! Join us for our end-of year fundraiser\, cocktails in the courtyard (6:30 PM) and a fabulous lineup of comics at 7:30 PM. THIS FINAL SHOW OF 2024 WILL BE DONATION ONLY – NO NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS! \nEvery Sunday – Fellowship Hour after worship. We are always looking for people who would like to host. This means bringing some snacks\, getting to church a little early to set up and get the coffee going\, and then tidying up afterwards. If you would like to volunteer\, please contact Marlene Light. \nYouth opportunities \nDecember 15 immediately following worship – The youth will be shopping for the Sack Lunch Program in December and then ASSEMBLING the lunches when they return around 1:30 PM. We will need all hands on deck! \nDecember 22 – Our Christmas Children’s Choir will be helping to lead worship. If your child would like to participate\, please contact our Music Director\, Mark Abulencia. \nService Opportunities \nDEADLINE EXTENDED: December 20 is the new deadline for donating to the Mark Kahanding care package. West Hollywood UCC will put them in a box and pay the postage if you can get us the items! Mark Kahanding is one of our beloved members and is currently deployed in Syria. We are putting together a Christmas box of wish-list items for him and his unit. They are asking for the following\, and I’ve included links if you want to order them online and have them sent directly to the church. It’s also OK if we get more of what has already been donated! Don’t be afraid to give more if you would like. \nLetters – Join us this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall to sign cards and write letters! \nPillow blankets \nHygiene products \nInstant Noodles  DONATED \nCanned fruits and vegetables DONATED \nCarpet DONATED \nTape DONATED \nFor more information\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nThe Care Team meets this Sunday 12/15 after worship to sign and send out birthday cards to all of our members and Christmas Cards for our out-of-towners. If you would like to help\, join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship. All supplies are provided! For more info\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nSpiritual Growth Opportunities \nBible Study every Monday at 6 PM in the Fellowship and via Zoom. Feel free to bring snacks to share or a brown bag dinner. For more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy \nEvery Wednesday at 7 PM via Zoom – Our Prayer Group meets for prayer\, devotionals\, check-ins\, and fellowship. All are welcome. \nBeginning December 1 – Advent Devotionals are available. Printed devotionals are available at the back of the sanctuary from Tom\, with a suggested donation of $6. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can also purchase an electronic version for $3 directly from Pilgrim Press. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-15/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knitting Ministry
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-ministry-8/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Program
DESCRIPTION:Thank you\, Josh Benson-Merron and students for a beautiful piano recital! \nWe raised $230 for WeHo UCC’s Sack Lunch Program \nClick here to donate
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-program-5/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Bible in Perspective - Monday Nights at 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, \nI hope this note finds you well. Last week we finished up our series on the Clobber Texts\, and the students decided they wanted to continue meeting on Monday nights to keep exploring scripture. They came up with a ton of questions that we will tackle in upcoming weeks\, such as: \n– How did the American Church get Christianity so wrong? \n– What does the Bible say about disabilities and healing with prayer? How do we reconcile that with modern medicine? \n– What were Luther’s 99 Treatises all about\, and how has that shaped modern Christianity? \n– What is the basic timeline of Biblical HIstory? \n– Beauty and the wisdom literature in the Bible that talks about nature \n– Why is King David so revered when he behaved so badly? \n– Are there other entities and stories in the Bible that are not really what we have been told? \n– Creationism vs. Evolution \n– What are the canons and how did they get to be the way they are? Will there ever be a third cannon? \n– What are the ancient\, sacred covenants? What is a covenant\, anyway? \n– Are there parts of the Bible that are missing? Who chose what went into the BIble as it is\, and how did they choose? \n– Why do we have so many denominations\, and how did they all get created? \n– How do we reconcile “church law” with “state law?” \n– How do we reconcile “pure doctrine” with “realistic daily practice”? \nDo you have questions or passages that you would like to explore in an upcoming class? I’d love to hear from you. You can email me back at this address\, or call or text me any time at 323-793-9059. \nYou can use the same Zoom link that you have used thus far\, and you should already have received an email from Zoom with the link and all the dates for the upcoming classes. \nDo you have a friend that would be interested in any of these? They can register here. \nI’ll always look forward to hearing from you. \nMany blessings\, \nRev. Tracy Kariya
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-in-perspective-monday-nights-at-6-pm-4/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Piano Reception in the Sanctuary featuring the students of Josh Benson-Merron
DESCRIPTION:December 8 at 4 PM – Piano Reception in the Sanctuary featuring the students of Josh Benson-Merron. Reception to follow.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/piano-reception-in-the-sanctuary-featuring-the-students-of-josh-benson-merron/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T130000
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SUMMARY:Birthday Cards
DESCRIPTION:December 8 after worship in the Fellowship Hall – Care Team meets to sign cards.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/birthday-cards/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 8\, 2024!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis week Rev. Lisa Bove will be preaching on the two passages that inspired our theme this Advent: Emmanuel\, God with us. Isaiah the prophet used the name “Emmanuel” more than 500 years before Jesus was born. That same passage is cited in the book of Matthew over 600 years later when an angel appears to Joseph. Please join us we hear Rev. Lisa preach about how God is with us today and always. \nAs we approach the end of the year\, we are striving to meet our 2024 budget and plan for our 2025 budget. If you have a little extra you can donate\, we will graciously receive it. \nAs we prepare to enter 2025\, we remember that we are a loving community\, and our Mission statement is simple: \n No Condemnation here! We are a Loving Community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice.  \nWe have lived that out this past year by reaching our goal of 500 sack lunches distributed to the poor. We have striven to pay our employees fair and livable wages\, and we have held numerous fundraisers. \nWe continue to be a source of hope and assistance for those in crisis\, be they homeless desperately needing housing\, hungry needing a sack lunch\, injured needing medical assistance\, or grieving needing comfort and community. We have more and more new people who are organizing our various ministries with their gifts and passion. We have assembled and distributed more than 500 sack lunches\, exceeding our goal for 2024. We have gathered in fellowship and love in worship and after worship with numerous people donating delicious refreshments. We have gathered monthly to raise funds and share laughter in the Let My People Show. In Bible Study and in Sunday Worship\, we have dug into the most challenging of scriptures and found God’s loving and liberating spirit time and again. Our prayer group has met faithfully every Wednesday to pray for our community and our world. Our Care Team has lovingly sent hundreds of hand-written birthday and anniversary cards. We have knitted dozens of warm caps and scarves for the homeless in our knitting ministry. We have restored and updated our AIDS Memorial Quilt to remember our history as a justice-filled\, compassionate\, welcoming church when very few were. We have partnered with organizations like  Crisis and Incident Response through Community-led Engagement (CIRCLE)\, A 24/7 unarmed service for homeless people in L.A.\, Tree People of Beverly Hills\, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). \nEvery week we put our money where our mouth is and strive to make a difference for someone in the community. And we have done it together\, month after month\, with your generous donations of time\, talent\, and money. \nAs we approach the end of the year\, I ask that you prayerfully consider how you might continue to support us in our mission and goals as we strive to be a loving community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice with no condemnation. \nYou can always donate at wehoucc.org (click on GIVE) and set up recurring payments. I have set up recurring payments to come directly from my checking account every month because I know that the church isn’t charged transaction fees\, the church can rely on the donation even if I’m not there on a Sunday\, and the Treasurer and Council can use the predictability of the donations to make long-term budgeting plans. \nIn upcoming weeks we will be distributing pledge forms for those who want them\, as well. Watch for updates on our budget! \nIt makes me feel good every month to know that I am supporting such a wonderful church and all of its missions. I invite you to join me in pledging for 2025. \nFellowship opportunities \nDecember 28\, 2024 – The Let My People Show last show of the year. You won’t want to miss it! Join us for our end-of year fundraiser\, cocktails in the courtyard (6:30 PM) and a fabulous lineup of comics at 7:30 PM. \nDecember 8 at 4 PM – Piano Reception in the Sanctuary featuring the students of Josh Benson-Merron. Reception to follow. \nDecember 20 is the deadline for our Memorial Poinsettia Donations. Please let Tom Droney know your donation and who you would like to honor so that we can prepare our memorial slides and program before December 22. \nEvery Sunday – Coffee Hour after worship. We are always looking for people who would like to host. This means bringing some snacks\, getting to church a little early to set up and get the coffee going\, and then tidying up afterwards. If you would like to volunteer\, please contact Marlene Light. \nYouth opportunities \nDecember 15 immediately following worship – The youth will be shopping for the Sack Lunch Program in December \nDecember 22 – Our Christmas Children’s Choir will be helping to lead worship. If your child would like to participate\, please contact our Music Director\, Mark Abulencia. \nService Opportunities \nDecember 15 – is the deadline for donating to the Mark Kahanding care package. Mark Kahanding is one of our beloved members and is currently deployed. We are putting together a Christmas box of wish-list items for him and his unit. They are asking for: Letters\, Instant Noodles\, Canned fruits and vegetables\, Pillow blankets\, Carpet\, Hygiene products\, and Tape. I am sure that they would also appreciate Christmas treats of your choosing. If you bring us the items by 12/15\, the church will package them up and get them in the mail. If you want more information\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nThe Care Team meets at least once a month to sign and send out birthday cards to all of our members. If you would like to help\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nSpiritual Growth Opportunities \nBible Study every Monday at 6 PM in the Fellowship and via Zoom. Feel free to bring snacks to share or a brown bag dinner. For more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy \nEvery Wednesday at 7 PM via Zoom – Our Prayer Group meets for prayer\, devotionals\, check-ins\, and fellowship. All are welcome. \nBeginning December 1 – Advent Devotionals are available. Printed devotionals are available at the back of the sanctuary from Tom\, with a suggested donation of $6. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can also purchase an electronic version for $3 directly from Pilgrim Press.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-8-2024/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birthday Blessings
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/birthday-blessings-3/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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UID:8645-1733655600-1733659200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Guest Preacher
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/guest-preacher/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Hour
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/hospitality-hour/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241128T015541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T015621Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241115T021249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221758Z
UID:8631-1733329800-1733335200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Program - Help Feed The Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Due to scheduling conflicts\, the 12/4/2024 Sack Lunch Assembly will be postponed. Watch for updates in the next few days!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-program-help-feed-the-homeless-2/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241112T223317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T225246Z
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SUMMARY:Bible in Perspective - Monday Nights at 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday at 6 PM in the Fellowship and via Zoom. Feel free to bring snacks to share or a brown bag dinner. For more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy. \nHello everyone\, \nI hope this note finds you well. Last week we finished up our series on the Clobber Texts\, and the students decided they wanted to continue meeting on Monday nights to keep exploring scripture. They came up with a ton of questions that we will tackle in upcoming weeks\, such as: \n– How did the American Church get Christianity so wrong? \n– What does the Bible say about disabilities and healing with prayer? How do we reconcile that with modern medicine? \n– What were Luther’s 99 Treatises all about\, and how has that shaped modern Christianity? \n– What is the basic timeline of Biblical HIstory? \n– Beauty and the wisdom literature in the Bible that talks about nature \n– Why is King David so revered when he behaved so badly? \n– Are there other entities and stories in the Bible that are not really what we have been told? \n– Creationism vs. Evolution \n– What are the canons and how did they get to be the way they are? Will there ever be a third cannon? \n– What are the ancient\, sacred covenants? What is a covenant\, anyway? \n– Are there parts of the Bible that are missing? Who chose what went into the BIble as it is\, and how did they choose? \n– Why do we have so many denominations\, and how did they all get created? \n– How do we reconcile “church law” with “state law?” \n– How do we reconcile “pure doctrine” with “realistic daily practice”? \nDo you have questions or passages that you would like to explore in an upcoming class? I’d love to hear from you. You can email me back at this address\, or call or text me any time at 323-793-9059. \nYou can use the same Zoom link that you have used thus far\, and you should already have received an email from Zoom with the link and all the dates for the upcoming classes. \nDo you have a friend that would be interested in any of these? They can register here. \nI’ll always look forward to hearing from you. \nMany blessings\, \nRev. Tracy Kariya
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-in-perspective-monday-nights-at-6-pm-3/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241116T011039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T234228Z
UID:8638-1733054400-1733061600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Potluck after worship
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/potluck/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241115T020656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T234000Z
UID:8628-1733054400-1733058000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Program - Help Feed The Homeless
DESCRIPTION:December 1 – Shopping trip for the Sack Lunch Program following worship. The youth are invited to join us for the potluck and then head to the store to select and purchase food for 125 sack lunches.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-program-help-feed-the-homeless/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241127T210052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T233713Z
UID:8649-1733050800-1733054400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 1
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Advent our theme is “Emmanuel – God with us.” All year long we have been practicing St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer of Examen during our centering moment. This is the exercise where we reflect back over the past 24 hours and examine how God was with us the entire time. The story of Jesus’ birth contains a myriad of familiar figures\, and God is with them all in very different ways. This Sunday we will read about the birth of John the Baptist – Jesus’ forerunner\, baptizer\, and good friend. There was nothing typical about John’s pregnancy or birth\, especially because God was with John\, his mother\, and his father. Come join us as we learn how God has been with our ancestors and continues to be with us today\, even when nothing is going the way we expect. \nThis past Monday in Bible Study we tackled the question “How did America get Christianity so wrong?” and had nine people in person and online. This coming Monday\, December 2 we will be asking\, “Why do some people think women can’t preach\, or have to cover their heads\, and what do Adam and Eve have to do with any of it?” Please join us at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall and bring a snack to share! \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \nSAVE THE DATE \nFellowship opportunities \nNovember 30 – CANCELLED The Let My People Show will be cancelled this month so that the comics and audience can spend time with their families. Stay tuned for updates on our December 28 show. \nDecember 1 – Potluck after worship \nEvery Sunday – Coffee Hour after worship. We are always looking for people who would like to host. This means bringing some snacks\, getting to church a little early to set up and get the coffee going\, and then tidying up afterwards. If you would like to volunteer\, please contact Marlene Light. \nYouth opportunities \nDecember 1 – Shopping trip for the Sack Lunch Program following worship. The youth are invited to join us for the potluck and then head to the store to select and purchase food for 125 sack lunches. \nDecember 22 – Our Christmas Children’s Choir will be helping to lead worship. If your child would like to participate\, please contact our Music Director\, Mark Abulencia. \nService Opportunities \nDecember 4  at 4:30 PM in the Sanctuary – Sack Lunch assembly. We will be assembling 125 Sack Lunches – which will bring us to 500 total\, which was our goal for this year. Plan on coming to help pack\, and then stay for a small celebration with refreshments as we celebrate reaching our goal and make plans for next year. \nDecember 15 – is the deadline for donating to the Mark Kahanding care package. Mark Kahanding is one of our beloved members and is currently deployed. We are putting together a Christmas box of wish-list items for him and his unit. They are asking for: Letters\, Instant Noodles\, Canned fruits and vegetables\, Pillow blankets\, Carpet\, Hygiene products\, and Tape. For the carpet\, Mark needs one small personal-sized carpet for his room. Any size will do. I am sure that they would also appreciate Christmas treats of your choosing. If you bring us the items by 12/15\, the church will package them up and get them in the mail. If you want more information\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nThe Care Team meets at least once a month to sign and send out birthday cards to all of our members. December 8 after worship in the Fellowship Hall – Care Team meets to sign cards. If you would like to help\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nSpiritual Growth Opportunities \nEvery Monday at 6 PM in the Fellowship and via Zoom. Feel free to bring snacks to share or a brown bag dinner. For more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy \nEvery Wednesday at 7 PM via Zoom – Our Prayer Group meets for prayer\, devotionals\, check-ins\, and fellowship. All are welcome. \nBeginning December 1 – Advent Devotionals are available. For those who are interested\, we will be gathering daily via text to read the devotional and reflect together. If you are interested\, please text “Devotional” to 323-793-9059. Printed devotionals are available at the back of the sanctuary from Tom\, with a suggested donation of $6. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can also purchase an electronic version for $3 directly from Pilgrim Press.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-1/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sanctuary-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20241031T180118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T031246Z
UID:8606-1733050800-1733054400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The church looks beautiful and is ready for Advent. Thank you to all our decorators! CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS   \nJoin us for the First Sunday of Advent on December 1\, 2024 at 11 am! \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/first-sunday-in-advent/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T024839
CREATED:20240906T184553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T210425Z
UID:8555-1732991400-1733002200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:The Let My People Show
DESCRIPTION:November 30 – CANCELLED The Let My People Show will be cancelled this month so that the comics and audience can spend time with their families. Stay tuned for updates on our December 28 show.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/the-let-my-people-show-8/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
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CREATED:20241121T234513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T234513Z
UID:8647-1732838400-1732924799@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Office Will Be Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/office-will-be-closed/
LOCATION:CA
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