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SUMMARY:Pictures from 8/31/2025 BBQ Potluck Sack Lunch Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Thank you Nemo for taking all of these pictures! \nPlease CLICK HERE to view photos
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/pictures-from-8-31-2025-bbq-potluck-sack-lunch-assembly/
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SUMMARY:Picnic BBQ and Sack Lunch Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Thank you Nemo for taking all of these pictures! \nPlease CLICK HERE to view photos
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/picnic-bbq-and-sack-lunch-assembly/
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, August 31\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nMary Magdalene is a figure of great mystery and controversy. She is both judged and revered. As the first evangelist called by Christ\, she holds a critical place in history. There is much that we don’t know about her and much that has been made up about her. As Jesus’ designated apostle\, the first witness to the resurrection\, she wears a special mantle that has much to teach us about faith\, calling\, and redemption. When we delve into the history of her name and discipleship\, we find that Jesus holds her up as a special testament to faith in difficult times and places\, and her example has much to teach us. \nThis Sunday we will be assembling our 1000th Sack Lunch (and many more) after worship\, and celebrating with a BBQ and Potluck. Please join us! \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-august-31-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T083000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Nonviolent Activism Workshop (Long Beach)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nInterfaith Learning Opportunities \nThis month CLUE is hosting this as part of the Revolutionary Nonviolent Activism series\, rooted in the legacy of Rev. James Lawson—civil rights icon and pioneer of nonviolent resistance. Whether you’re standing with workers\, protesting unjust policies\, or applying nonviolent principles in everyday life\, these sessions offer perspectives and practical tools for action. Free\, in person sessions.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/revolutionary-nonviolent-activism-workshop-long-beach/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 525 E 7th Street\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90813\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, August 24\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThe story of Jesus casting demons into swine is a strange story that raises many questions. Why was there a herd of pigs in Israel? Can people really be possessed by thousands of demons? Did this unbelievable event really happen? This Sunday we will be digging into this scripture and its historical implications. When we unpack this episode from the book of Matthew\, we find it holds many lessons for us in today’s world. \nI’d like to give a special thanks to Rodney for preaching while I was away last Sunday\, and to everyone who kept the church running smoothly in my absence. \nYou may notice we have a new motorized gate in our parking lot. More than a year ago our gate was vandalized and the lock was destroyed. We have now upgraded the gate\, the lock and the whole system. This will increase safety and ease of use. This was a huge project that took many months to organize. A special thanks to Rodney Chadderton\, Giselle Toporkova\, and the entire Church Council (Rev. Lisa\, Rev. Janie\, Jenni\, Tom\, Gary\, and Rodney) for all their efforts to bring this project to completion. If you see these good folk\, take a moment to tell them thank you.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-august-24-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
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SUMMARY:Church Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Membership Class – Saturday\, August 23 from 10 AM – 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in joining West Hollywood United Church of Christ\, come to the class to learn more. Our by-laws state that anyone who has been attending and donating for a year\, and attended a membership class\, can be approved by Council to join. If you would like more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/church-membership-class-3/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T120000
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SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Youth Shopping Trip
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-youth-shopping-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T110000
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SUMMARY:Hello Labyrinth Friends!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next quarterly public walk at the lovely Providence St. Joseph Medical Center labyrinth from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday\, August 16th. Details are listed below. There is often street parking\, but if not\, please park in the hospital garage. The fee is $5 per day. We will be outdoors in a lovely garden area\, so please bring hats as well. Check in at the front desk\, and you will be shown where to go. 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-a-public-walk/
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SUMMARY:Creation Justice Webinar hosted by the United Church of Christ (UCC)
DESCRIPTION:UCC Webinar: Strategies That Meet the Moment \nDuring a time in which we are witnessing an unprecedented assault on climate and environmental justice programs at the federal level of government\, what strategies and tactics make the most sense for those seeking climate justice? In wrestling with such questions\, we can learn from past struggles as well as cleareyed assessments of the present while charting a path forward. With research into effective communication and tactics along with case studies of those engaged in the practice of seeking change\, staff from the Climate Advocacy Lab will provide us with a wealth of insights to enable each of us to become better equipped as advocates. Our featured speakers in this webinar will be KyungSun Lee\, Justin Rolfe-Redding\, and Maliyah Womack. Even if you cannot make our scheduled time of Wednesday\, August 13th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a recording afterward. Register now!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/creation-justice-webinar-hosted-by-the-united-church-of-christ-ucc/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T130000
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SUMMARY:Vigil for the Taken - hosted by CLUE
DESCRIPTION:Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) is hosting weekly vigils for those taken by ICE. \nYou can find more info at CLUE here\nStand in solidarity with the Godmothers of the Disappeared / Ninas de los Desaparecidos as they give voice for those who’ve bene taken by I.C.E.\n\nClick here to RSVP and join us Tuesdays in Downtown Los Angeles at noon\n\n300 N Los Angeles St\, Los Angeles\, California\, United States\n\n\nClick here to RSVP and join us Thursdays in Orange County at noon\n\nJuly 22 – Garden Grove\nJuly 31 Immigration Court\nAug 7 Anaheim\nAug 14 Newport Beach\nAug 21 Santa Ana\nAug 28 San Juan Capistrano
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/vigil-for-the-taken-hosted-by-clue/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:August 11 – 17  - Pastor Tracy out of the office
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 17 – Guest Preacher Rodney Chadderton will deliver a sermon “Paid in Full” on Colossians 2. \nIf you have a pastoral care emergency\, you can call or text the Pastor’s phone at 323-793-9059 and Tere will be available to help.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/august-11-17-pastor-tracy-out-of-the-office/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, August 10\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThe Leviticus passage regarding “if a man lays with another man” is as familiar as it is misused against the LGBTQ+ community. What people often miss are the passages immediately before and after this passage\, which gives a very different perspective on what God was forbidding and so angry about. This Sunday we will take a look at this scripture from its original perspective. You may be surprised to learn why it’s in there and what it really forbids. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nSAVE THE DATE \nSaturday\, August 9 – Knitting Ministry and Potluck Brunch 9 AM – 12 Noon in the Fellowship Hall \nSunday\, August 10 – Blessings for all August Birthdays and Anniversaries! \nAugust 12 and every Tuesday at Noon in Downtown LA – Vigil for those taken by ICE. Hosted by Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)  \nWednesday\, August 13 at 1 PM Eastern Time – Creation Justice Webinar hosted by the United Church of Christ for Environmental Justice \nWednesday\, August 13 – Prayer Group on Zoom at 7:00 PM \nSaturday\, August 16 from 11 AM – 1 PM – Labyrinth Walk at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center\, 501 S. Buena Vista St.\, Burbank\, CA. Picnic to follow – bring brown-bag lunch and/or something to share. Carpooling is encouraged – contact Tere if you want a ride or can give a ride: 213-479-5566. \nAugust 11 – 17 – Pastor Tracy out of the office. If you have a pastoral care emergency\, you can call or text the Pastor’s phone at 323-793-9059 and Tere will be available to help. \nSunday\, August 17 – Guest Preacher Rodney Chadderton will deliver a sermon “Paid in Full” on Colossians 2. \nSunday\, August 31 – Sack Lunch and BBQ Picnic with WestPoint Church Youth Group \nSeptember 25\, 2025 at 10 AM – Pacific Asian American Ministries (PAAM) is hosting their 2025 PAAM JAAM – a music event in La Brea. Click Here for more info. \nOctober 10-12 – Confirmation Camp and Family Camp at Pilgrim Pines\, our local United Church of Christ Campground in Yucaipa.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-august-10-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T120000
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SUMMARY:August Birthday Blessings
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/august-birthday-blessings/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:Knitting Ministry
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-ministry-11/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T110000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, August 3\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we are studying a passage from Matthew\, in which John the Baptist asks Jesus whether He is the one they’ve been waiting for. This is a loaded question\, and speaks to the great disillusionment of John and the people of Israel at the time. How do we wait and hope when it seems everything is going wrong? What are the promises God has made to her people\, and how do they still apply today? Jesus’ answer gets right to the heart of the issue\, and gives us a powerful perspective for today. \nLast Sunday I shared that our national gathering of UCC churches at the General Synod in July 2025 they passed a resolution denouncing ICE for engaging in Domestic Terrorism. There were may resolutions passed and you can find them all here: Resolutions – United Church of Christ General Synod 35. Newsweek reported this in an article on July 17. \nThere are also recordings of all the keynote speakers\, plenaries\, and sermons if you want to watch them here: General Synod 35 Livestream \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \nSave the Date \nWednesday\, August 6 – Prayer Group on Zoom at 7:00 PM \nSaturday\, August 9 – Knitting Ministry and Potluck Brunch 9 AM – 12 Noon in the Fellowship Hall \nSunday\, August 10 – Blessings for all August Birthdays and Anniversaries! \nSaturday\, August 16 – Labyrinth Walk at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center\, 501 S. Buena Vista St.\, Burbank\, CA. The walk begins at 11 AM and goes until 1 PM. Parking on-site will be $5 that day. We will be picnicking on-site that day after the walk\, and please bring a brown-bag lunch and/or something to share. Carpooling is encouraged – contact Tere if you want a ride or can give a ride: 213-479-5566. \nAugust 11 – 17  – Pastor Tracy out of the office. \nSunday\, August 17 – Guest Preacher Rodney Chadderton will deliver a sermon “Paid in Full” on Colossians 2. \nSunday\, August 31 – Sack Lunch and BBQ Picnic with WestPoint Church Youth Group
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-august-3-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T133000
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SUMMARY:Assembling Sack Lunches
DESCRIPTION:Assembling Sack Lunches – Sunday\, July 27 immediately following worship. Many hands are needed\, so please join if you are available.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/assembling-sack-lunches-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, July 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis week we are studying Delilah (and Samson) yes\, in that order. Samson is often known as a hero due to his super-human strength. But Samson was not a good person\, and Delilah often gets blamed for his demise. But when we look at what Delilah actually said and did\, we see a much different picture of strong biblical womanhood emerge. What do we do when we see political strongmen abusing their power with women caught in the middle? Delilah’s example may surprise you\, and it may have much to teach us today. \nYou all may notice this Sunday that our gates are being repaired. The gate to the parking lot was damaged some time back\, and our gate to the courtyard is cumbersome to use and relatively insecure due to the stakes that are driven into the ground. Special thanks to Rodney and Giselle and the entire church council for finding a solution\, getting bids\, and coming in early\, staying late\, and getting the gates repaired and upgraded so that they are now motor-powered\, much more secure\, and easier to operate. The entire project should (hopefully!) be completed next week. Watch for more information in upcoming weeks! \nThis Sunday after worship we will be packing sack lunches. Please join us if you are able to help us reach our goal of 1000 sack lunches this year! \nPrayer Group meets every Wednesday night on Zoom at 7 PM \nDid you miss worship last Sunday but want to catch up? You can find recent sermons on our YouTube channel here. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-july-27-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, July 20\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we will be reading the story of Jesus healing the Centurion’s servant. This story is a brief encounter in Jesus’ ministry\, but rich with political\, social\, and moral meaning. We have heard the commandment\, “love your enemy\,” but what does it look like to put that into action? This short dialogue between Jesus and the Centurion gets to the heart of that question and still speaks volumes for today’s society. \nSince we transitioned from Facebook to Zoom for our online worship\, we have been behind on getting our recordings up for people to view after Sunday. We are now up and running with our sermons on YouTube. If you missed any of our Pride Series\, you can find them here: \nMay 25\, 2025 – Scriptural Authority \nJune 1\, 2025 – The First Gay Disciple \nJune 8\, 2025 – Salvation and Unity (Pentecost) \nJune 15\, 2025 – The Real Reason Sodom and Gomorrah were Destroyed \nJune 22\, 2025 – Paul Defends Lesbians \nJune 29\, 2025 – Who is my Neighbor? Xenophobia and how to combat it \nJuly 6\, 2025 – Let Freedom Ring (Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy) \nJuly 13\, 2025 – Being Gay and Getting into Heaven \nDue to the current political climate and out of an abundance of respect for folks’ privacy\, I made the decision to only upload the scripture and sermons where the camera is focused on the pulpit. Portions of the worship service that show folks in the pews\, or have people’s names displayed on the Zoom screen will not be available on YouTube at the current time. \nSAVE THE DATE \nPrayer Group – Wednesday\, July 23 at 7 PM on Zoom.  \nAssembling Sack Lunches – Sunday\, July 27 immediately following worship. Many hands are needed\, so please join if you are available. \nBlessings for August Birthdays and Anniversaries – Sunday\, August 10 during worship. \nMembership Class – Saturday\, August 23 from 10 AM – 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in joining West Hollywood United Church of Christ\, come to the class to learn more. Our by-laws state that anyone who has been attending and donating for a year\, and attended a membership class\, can be approved by Council to join. If you would like more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-july-20-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, July 13\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nFirst off\, I’d like to give a special thanks to Rev. Howard Fauntroy for serving as our \nguest preacher last Sunday while I was out of the office. It’s always a joy to hear one of \nRev. Howard’s messages. This Sunday we are continuing our series of Pride Sermons \nby tackling the concept of gay folk and heaven. There are some who will claim the Bible \nsays that homosexuals can’t get into heaven. There are two passages that are usually \ncited for this argument\, and yet – as usual – this scripture is a victim of poor translation \nthat has simply gotten worse over the years. This Sunday we will dig into two letters \nfrom Paul that address folks that harm society and map out what heaven is. You may be \nsurprised to find that these passages so often used to harm the LGBTQ+ community \nactually contain messages of hope and justice that still ring especially relevant today. \nThis Sunday we will be blessing all folk with birthdays\, anniversaries\, and other special \noccasions during the month of July. Please come and let us celebrate with you. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-july-13-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, July 6\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Rev. Howard Fauntroy\, III \nSunday\, July 6\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoward B.M. Fauntroy\, III was born in Washington\, D.C. to the late Rev. Howard B.M. Fauntroy\, Jr. and Mrs. Carmen M. Fauntroy. While still young\, he moved with his family to Detroit\, Michigan when Rev. Howard B.M. Fauntroy\, Jr. was called to serve as the tenth Pastor of the First Baptist Institutional Church. \n  \nDuring his elementary years\, he matriculated in the Detroit Public School system and from middle school through his senior year of high school he attended the University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI. He received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Middlebury College\, Middlebury VT. He taught briefly in the Detroit Public School system before continuing his graduate studies at Harvard University. While attending the Divinity School at Harvard\, he served as the President of the Student Body; The Seminarian in Residence at the Memorial Church in Harvard Yard; and was selected to deliver the commencement address at his graduation. \n  \nAfter completing his studies Rev. Fauntroy would serve one year as the Senior Administrator and Special Assistant to his father\, the late Pastor Howard B.M. Fauntroy\, Jr. Following his Ordination in 1994\, Reverend Fauntroy was asked by the President of his Alma Mater\, to serve as the Chaplain to Middlebury College. Rev. Fauntroy would be the first African-American minister and the youngest (of any ethnic or cultural background) to serve in this capacity. Upon the passing of his father on August 22\, 1996\, Howard Fauntroy\, III became the eleventh pastor of the First Baptist Institutional Church. He served there for eighteen years. During his tenure\, he served as a member of the Northwest Union Fellowship of Churches\, National Baptist Convention U.S.A\, past President of the Alumni Board of Governors of University Liggett School\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, Religious Relations Chair and Executive Board of the Detroit Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America\, the Board of the over 100-year-old The Players gentleman’s amateur theater organization in Detroit\, and a host of other civic organizations and affiliations. \n  \nUpon completion of his service in Michigan\, Rev. Fauntroy received an invitation to serve as a Chaplain Intern at Cedars Sinai Medical Center\, Los Angeles\, CA where he completed Two Units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). In August 2015\, Rev. Fauntroy was welcomed to join the UCLA Medical Center\, Santa Monica\, CA as a Chaplain Resident where he would secure three additional CPE Units\, followed by being honored to serve as a Resident of the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center\, thereby receiving a final Unit of CPE. Subsequently\, Howard has been honored to serve in the Spiritual Care Department of the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and as a former Vice Moderator and Council member of the West Hollywood United Church of Christ family.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-july-6-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T043507Z
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, June 29\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis week we are talking about a Christian and Biblical response to xenophobia. The book of Esther provides us with a fascinating study of how a government can turn on a minority\, and what people can do to resist and survive it. \nIf you missed our Pride Sermon Series\, you can watch them here: \nJune 1 – Jesus and the First Gay Disciple \nJune 15 – The Real Reason Sodom and Gomorrah were Destroyed (link coming soon) \nJune 22 – Paul Defends Lesbians \nI will be out of the office for the next two weeks\, from July 3 – July 11. Rev. Howard will serve as our guest preacher on July 6. I will return to lead worship on July 13. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-june-29-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250620T061432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T061432Z
UID:8936-1750590000-1750593600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, June 22\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\,\nWe are continuing our Pride Sermon series with a passage in which lesbians are\ndiscussed. This is doubly-surprising because 1) the Bible rarely discusses female-\nfemale relationships\, and 2) Paul defends them. As we are seeing more and more\nhateful speech and violence tied up with religion in our country and on the very streets\nof our beloved city\, we must continue to dig deep in order to remember God’s love for all\nhumanity. We must continue to speak truth to justice. We must continue to preach\ntolerance and nonviolence amidst rising tensions and growing divisions. I sincerely hope\nyou will join us as we continue to honor Pride Month and all of the diverse of God’s\nchildren that it celebrates. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\,\nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-june-22-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250612T213859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213859Z
UID:8933-1749985200-1749990600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, June 15\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nWe are continuing with our Pride Month sermon series by tackling the story of the \ndestruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in the book of Genesis. This story has long been \nused to justify violence against our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters by equating the \nstory incorrectly with God’s disapproval of the LGBTQ+ community. There is actually a \nlot more to the story than people often know\, and we will be unearthing a much more \naccurate interpretation that centers around hope\, peace\, and justice for the oppressed. \nThe biblical evidence may surprise you. \nWe will be following our worship with our church BBQ and potluck and we invite and \nwelcome everyone to join us. The church is providing the hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and \nbuns. We invite you to bring a side dish\, salad\, or dessert to share. Can’t bring a dish? \nCome anyway – there will be plenty of food! \nBible Study is postponed temporarily until we resume on Sunday mornings with a new \nseries in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more info! \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-june-15-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250424T234855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T233429Z
UID:8891-1749891600-1749902400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:KNITTING MINISTRY on June 14 Is Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-ministry-10/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000
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CREATED:20250605T200012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T200012Z
UID:8932-1749380400-1749384000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, June 8\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we celebrate Pentecost\, often called the Birthday of the Church. We will be\nreading the story from Acts in which the disciples – moved by the Holy Spirit – begin\nsharing the good news in the streets of Jerusalem\, and – despite everyone speaking\ndifferent languages – they all understand one another. This wasn’t just a miracle\, this\nwas a bold action and statement taken by the disciples that both challenged and\nfrightened the establishment. This story raises questions about salvation\, unity\, and the\npower of people coming together. \nOn Pentecost we traditionally wear red so I encourage you to wear your reddest outfits!\nWe will be taking a break from Bible Study for the next few weeks\, and will resume with\na new series on Sunday mornings at 9 AM. Please stay tuned for updates! \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\,\nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-june-8-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250509T020739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T020739Z
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SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Shopping
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-shopping/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250528T220957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T220957Z
UID:8930-1748775600-1748779200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, June 1\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we celebrate Pride Sunday and the beginning of our Pride Month Sermon\nSeries. People often argue that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality\, but in\nfact he did. His thoughts on this give us important information on the existence and\nperception of homosexuality in ancient Greco-Roman culture. It also gives us important\nlinguistic clues that help us to identify and celebrate the first openly gay disciple\nbaptized into the faith. \nPlease join us this Sunday as we dig into this fascinating treasure hunt through the New\nTestament and affirm God’s love for and acceptance of all people.\nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\,\nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-june-1-2025/
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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CREATED:20250328T013833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T001437Z
UID:8863-1748563200-1763337599@wehoucc.org
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250106T220441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T220803Z
UID:8726-1748282400-1750707000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Nights Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:We will be taking a break from Bible Study for the next few weeks\, and will resume with a new series on Sunday mornings at 9 AM. Please stay tuned for updates! \nBible Study meets every Monday in the Fellowship Hall\, or join us on Zoom.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-study-12/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162748
CREATED:20250523T003244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T003331Z
UID:8929-1748170800-1748174400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, May 25\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday in our lead-up to Pride month\, we are asking questions about the authority \nof scripture. Some people believe that scripture is the pure\, unadulterated Word of God. \nSome people believe it is just a collection of old myths and legends. Some people \nbelieve it’s a mix. Who is right? How do we know? And where did we get these ideas in \nthe first place? It matters what we believe\, and it matters why we believe it. As usual\, \nthere are sections of scripture that speak directly to these questions\, but they have often \nbeen misinterpreted and misused. Please join us this Sunday as we take a good look at \nScripture and how it informs our interpretation through Pride Month and into the future. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-may-25-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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