Events for August 5, 2026 - August 5, 2026

Dear friends in Christ, Jonah is a familiar story of a man who is swallowed by a whale, and lives to tell the tale. But his story is one of contradiction and fear, hiding and trying to avoid God’s call for his agency in a time of great need, violence, and injustice. Jonah is an interesting figure because he is…

Bible Study: The Clobber Texts Sunday Afternoons from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, beginning April 26 West Hollywood United Church of Christ – in the Fellowship Hall 7350 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Please join us for an intensive Bible Study in which we study the passages most commonly used to disenfranchise the LGBTQ+ community. These passages are often…

The Godmothers of the Disappeared Vigil Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ Noon - 1:00 PM 300 N. Los Angeles Ave @ the Federal Building This is a powerful act of remembrance and solidarity. We come together to support immigrant communities and call for justice and compassion in our immigration system. The tradition of this Vigil is to center those who…

Bible Study: The Clobber Texts Sunday Afternoons from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, beginning April 26 West Hollywood United Church of Christ – in the Fellowship Hall 7350 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Please join us for an intensive Bible Study in which we study the passages most commonly used to disenfranchise the LGBTQ+ community. These passages are often…

Please Welcome Our Guest Minister Rodney Chadderton! Dear friends in Christ, Life can feel overwhelming, and it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stress. This Sunday, we’re diving into "The Believer’s Blueprint for Peace and Strength" as we study Philippians 4:4-13. Together, we’ll explore how to trade our anxiety for prayer, find true contentment in any circumstance, and rely on…

Bible Study: The Clobber Texts Sunday Afternoons from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, beginning April 26 West Hollywood United Church of Christ – in the Fellowship Hall 7350 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Please join us for an intensive Bible Study in which we study the passages most commonly used to disenfranchise the LGBTQ+ community. These passages are often…

Dear friends in Christ, The parable of the Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids is one that has long been understood as an instruction in preparedness to avoid the eternal fires of hell. However, these oversimplified interpretations assume a lot – that the story is an allegory, that Jesus is the bridegroom, and that the wise bridesmaids are the ones to emulate.…

Dear friends in Christ, The Parable of the Sower compares spreading the gospel with mixed – and arguably unsuccessful – results. At the same time, Jesus sends his disciples to do exactly that. If the Sower in this story represents God, and God only nets 25% positive results, then what chance does that leave the rest of us, especially in…