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SUMMARY:Invitation for Pastor Tracy’s Installation on March 30\, 2025 at 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join Us On Sunday\, March 30\, 2025 at 3 pm \nWest Hollywood United Church of Christ \nIn Person or on Zoom
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/pastor-tracys-installation/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T110000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, March 30!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThank you for you outpouring of love and support as my husband Bruce and I mourn the passing of his beloved mother this past Sunday. She died peacefully in her sleep\, in her own bed\, surrounded by family. We have received so many flowers\, cards\, texts\, emails\, and phone calls expressing condolences and offers of help. As many of you know\, we relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 to caretake her so she could remain in her own home for as long as possible. Bruce has been by her side and adapting to her care needs every step of the way since 2017. Her health took a serious downturn last January and then rapidly declined over the past year. The past several months have been particularly exhausting as she was bed-bound and required round-the-clock care following her hospitalization in January 2025. \nI am grateful to everyone in this church for their patience\, love\, and support as her care required more and more days working from home and my schedule became wildly unpredictable. I am especially grateful to Giselle Toporkova\, Tere Riordan\, and Rev. Lisa Bove who over and over again simply caught the balls that I began dropping and stepped up to steer the ship while I was absent. Our Council – Rev. Lisa\, Janie Ito\, Rodney Chadderton\, Tom Droney\, Gary Grayson\, and Jenn Nichols – has been a rock-solid source of support and leadership as we navigated this rapidly-changing landscape. Rodney\, thank you for jumping in and preaching with less than a day’s notice. And all of our staff – Giselle\, Mark\, Randi\, Nelson\, and Tere have reassured me again and again\, “Don’t worry. We’ve got this. You take care of your family.” Knowing that every single one of you was capable\, knowledgeable\, resourceful\, and positive\, I knew that if you said you would take care of\, it would be handled very well. Over and over\, I was freed to focus on the needs at home. The value of that reassurance cannot be overstated. I am grateful for the love and support\, but I am also grateful for having an incredible church family that can come together and pitch in when needed. Thank you\, and may God bless you all. \nThis Sunday is a big day for me and a big day for the church. I am looking forward to the installation and to covenanting with all of you for our future together. My family and close friend Yasmin are all coming down from the San Francisco Bay Area for the weekend\, and I’m excited for you all to meet each other. On Sunday they will be joining us for morning worship at 11 AM. Then the plan is to head to IHOP a few blocks east on Sunset Boulevard for an informal\, no-host lunch and meet-and-greet with any church folk who want join us. The installation will begin at the church at 3 PM\, followed by a reception. \nI was encouraged to postpone the Installation this Sunday\, but so many people had set aside so much time in their schedules for months\, that I was determined to go forth this Sunday\, no matter what. Frankly\, this is really important to the church and to me\, and I don’t want to kick it down the road after so much preparation. However\, Bruce and I are running on fumes at this point. Council has graciously encouraged me to take a week of rest for bereavement following my installation on Sunday\, March 30.  It is my great hope that by taking a week for Bruce and I to catch our breath\, I will be much better restored and prepared to lead a positive Easter season. \nThis week I will be preaching the sermon I had planned for last Sunday\, on the three parables of the lost – lost coin\, lost sheep\, and prodigal son. We will not have Bible Study on Monday\, as I will be on bereavement leave. Bible Study will resume Monday\, April 8th. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \nSAVE THE DATE \nEaster Week Schedule \nApril 13 at 11 AM – Palm Sunday Worship with Parade of Palms \nApril 17 at 6 PM – Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service with Potluck Soup Supper  \nApril 20 at 11 AM – Easter Worship with Easter Bonnet Parade \nOpportunities for youth \nWe are applying for a grant that will allow us to give grocery gift cards to medical workers who have been on strike for more than five months as they negotiate for better patient care and working conditions. If the grant is awarded\, as part of our support we will be purchasing non-perishable groceries for the workers. All youth are invited to help make the grocery list\, shop for the groceries\, and assemble the grocery boxes. If your youth is interested in helping\, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 \nSunday\, April 6 – The Youth will be shopping for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship. Our goal is to make and distribute 1000 sack lunches this year. \nEaster Sunday\, April 20 – Our luminescent Children’s Choir is coming together for Easter. If you would like to participate\, please contact Mark Abulencia. \nOpportunities for service \nSaturday\, April 5 – Rummage Faire. Contact Jenni Nichols for more information. [2025 Congregational Goal #3 of 12 – Stewardship and Fundraising] \nSunday\, April 13 – We will assembling sack lunches for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship. Many hands are needed. \nNOW: The United Church of Christ has been marshalling many resources in response to the recent unjust executive orders. You can click here to learn more about the national response to countering racism\, advocating for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters\, resisting Project 2025\, and actively fostering justice and peace. We are not alone\, and people across the country are working together. [2025 Congregational goal #12 – Respond to Unjust Executive Orders] \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nMonday\, March 31 – No Bible Study \nMonday\, April 7 – Bible Study Resumes at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall\, or join us on Zoom. \nWednesday\, March 26 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nSaturday\, May 3 at 1 PM – Labyrinth Walk as part of World Labyrinth Day. Join us at the Culver City Labyrinth at \nOpportunities for fellowship \nMarch 29\, 2025 at 1 PM – Rev. Rachael Pryor will be installed as our new Conference Minister at Montebello United Church of Christ. All are welcome to participate and celebrate. Click here for more info. \nSunday\, March 30 at 3 PM – Service of Installation of Rev. Tracy Kariya followed by reception here at the church. [2025 Congregational Goal #6 of 12: Pastor Tracy Installation] \nSaturday\, April 12 – Knitting Ministry and Potluck Brunch from 9 AM – 12 N in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your own projects or help us make hats for our Sack Lunch Program. All materials provided\, all levels welcome. \nMay 30 – June 1 – WeHo Pride. WeHo UCC is going and we need your help! Please see Jenni Nichols if you would like to help with the planning and coordinating or to staff the booth. \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-march-30/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:EASTER FLOWERS/DECORATIONS
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/easter-flowers-decorations/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Droney":MAILTO:office@wehoucc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, March 23\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nI want to take a moment to apologize for worship last week – we started late and were unable to stream to Facebook as we had planned. This week we are trying to take the next steps to transfer from livestreaming on Facebook to gathering on Zoom and I ask for your patience as we anticipate again needing to work out some kinks. If you want to join us online in future weeks\, we ask that you register on Zoom here. \nThis week we are reading a trinity of parables about things and people lost and found. Jesus often used parables to try and describe the Realm of Heaven to people who just couldn’t imagine it. And this time\, Jesus describes it in three similar but distinct ways\, one after another. Why would He go to so much trouble over one little concept? Why repeat Himself? And more importantly\, why could the apostles ever understand these things the first time? \nJesus never did anything accidentally\, so there is much to be learned by digging into this juicy trio of the lost. Please join us this Sunday as we unpack this scripture to reveal the message of hope within. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n  \nSAVE THE DATE \nOpportunities for youth \nWe are applying for a grant that will allow us to give grocery gift cards to medical workers who have been on strike for more than five months as they negotiate for better patient care and working conditions. If the grant is awarded\, as part of our support we will be purchasing non-perishable groceries for the workers. All youth are invited to help make the grocery list\, shop for the groceries\, and assemble the grocery boxes. If your youth is interested in helping\, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 \nOpportunities for service \nSaturday\, April 5 – Rummage Faire. Contact Jenni Nichols for more information. [2025 Congregational Goal #3 of 12 – Stewardship and Fundraising] \nNOW: The United Church of Christ has been marshalling many resources in response to the recent unjust executive orders. You can click here to learn more about the national response to countering racism\, advocating for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters\, resisting Project 2025\, and actively fostering justice and peace. We are not alone\, and people across the country are working together. [2025 Congregational goal #12 – Respond to Unjust Executive Orders] \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nBible Study is suspended due to Pastor Tracy needing to be home while her mother-in-law is on hospice. Please watch for updates. \nWednesday\, March 26 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nOpportunities for fellowship \nMarch 29\, 2025 at 1 PM – Rev. Rachael Pryor will be installed as our new Conference Minister at Montebello United Church of Christ. All are welcome to participate and celebrate. Click here for more info. \nSunday\, March 30 at 3 PM – Service of Installation of Rev. Tracy Kariya followed by reception here at the church. [2025 Congregational Goal #6 of 12: Pastor Tracy Installation] \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-march-23-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T193000
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SUMMARY:Bible Study Class Cancelled Today\, March 17\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-study-class-cancelled-today-march-17-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T120000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Saturday\, March 15
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nPlease remember that the LA Marathon will be held on Sunday\, so we will be gathering on Saturday\, instead. This SATURDAY we will be reading about Jesus’ transfiguration. This was a life-changing moment for Jesus as well as for the disciples who were there with him. Several very strange things happened all at once\, and on the surface level it reads like a very odd story. However\, when we break down what Jesus’ physical transfiguration signifies\, we hear a powerful less about coming face to face with God. \nPlease join us; we will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \nSAVE THE DATE \nOpportunities for youth \nWe are applying for a grant that will allow us to give grocery gift cards to medical workers who have been on strike for more than five months as they negotiate for better patient care and working conditions. If the grant is awarded\, as part of our support we will be purchasing non-perishable groceries for the workers. All youth are invited to help make the grocery list\, shop for the groceries\, and assemble the grocery boxes. If your youth is interested in helping\, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 \nOpportunities for service \nSaturday\, April 5 – Rummage Faire. Contact Jenni Nichols for more information. [2025 Congregational Goal #3 of 12 – Stewardship and Fundraising] \nNOW: The United Church of Christ has been marshalling many resources in response to the recent unjust executive orders. You can click here to learn more about the national response to countering racism\, advocating for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters\, resisting Project 2025\, and actively fostering justice and peace. We are not alone\, and people across the country are working together. [2025 Congregational goal #12 – Respond to Unjust Executive Orders] \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nMonday\, March 17 at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall and via Zoom – Bible Study meets every Monday. This week we are beginning to study Samson from the book of Judges. \nWednesday\, March 19 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nOpportunities for fellowship \nMarch 29\, 2025 at 1 PM – Rev. Rachael Pryor will be installed as our new Conference Minister at Montebello United Church of Christ. All are welcome to participate and celebrate. Click here for more info. \nSunday\, March 30 at 3 PM – Service of Installation of Rev. Tracy Kariya followed by reception here at the church. [2025 Congregational Goal #6 of 12: Pastor Tracy Installation] \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-saturday-march-15/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us on Saturday Service!
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THE ROAD CLOSURES AND STREET ACCESS
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-on-saturday-service/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T133000
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SUMMARY:Help Assemble Sack Lunches
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/help-assemble-sack-lunches/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lent Devotionals Are Available!
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE if you like to download PDF version.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/lent-devotionals-are-available/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blessing of March Birthdays\, Anniversaries\, and Sobriety Dates.
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 9 during worship – Blessing of March Birthdays\, Anniversaries\, and Sobriety Dates.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/blessing-of-march-birthdays-anniversaries-and-sobriety-dates/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T020000
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SUMMARY:Daylight Savings Time
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/daylight-savings-time/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T150000
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth Walk at Glendale Forest Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/labyrinth-walk-at-glendale-forest-cemetery/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000
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SUMMARY:KNITTING MINISTRY
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 8 from 9 AM to 12 N we will be KNITTING CAPS FOR THE HOMELESS at our Knitting Ministry and potluck brunch. Bring your own craft projects and join us!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-caps-for-the-homeless/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T170000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, March 9\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nWe begin Lent every year by reading the story of Jesus fasting in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights\, followed by his temptation. This story is familiar and informs the Lenten tradition of giving something up. But it also gives us insights into Jesus’ feelings about empire and how he addressed the difficulty of resisting social systems that you are actively living in. Jesus’ experience is informative for Lent\, but also for our lived situation today. \nA special thank you to everyone who helped with our Ash Wednesday pancake dinner and worship service – especially Tere who did all the shopping and Cortez and Jenni who flipped a boatload of fluffy\, delicious pancakes. You can see some pictures of the evening below. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nSAVE THE DATE \nOpportunities for youth \nWe are applying for a grant that will allow us to give grocery gift cards to medical workers who have been on strike for more than five months as they negotiate for better patient care and working conditions. If the grant is awarded\, as part of our support we will be purchasing non-perishable groceries for the workers. All youth are invited to help make the grocery list\, shop for the groceries\, and assemble the grocery boxes. If your youth is interested in helping\, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 \nOpportunities for service \nSaturday\, March 8 from 9 AM to 12 N we will be KNITTING CAPS FOR THE HOMELESS at our Knitting Ministry and potluck brunch. Bring your own craft projects and join us! \nThis Saturday\, March 8 at 11 AM\, Jenni Nichols will be meeting with anyone interested in going to WeHo Pride this year to begin the organizing process. Please pop into the Knitting Ministry at the church Fellowship Hall to participate. [2025 Congregational goal #10 of 12 – Participate in Pride 2025] \nSunday\, March 9 after worship\, we will be assembling sack lunches and organizing lunches and clothing resources.[2025 Congregational goal #2 of 12:  Make 1000 Sack Lunches] \nSaturday\, April 5 – Rummage Faire. Contact Jenni Nichols for more information. [2025 Congregational Goal #3 of 12 – Stewardship and Fundraising] \nNOW: The United Church of Christ has been marshalling many resources in response to the recent unjust executive orders. You can click here to learn more about the national response to countering racism\, advocating for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters\, resisting Project 2025\, and actively fostering justice and peace. We are not alone\, and people across the country are working together. [2025 Congregational goal #12 – Respond to Unjust Executive Orders] \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nSaturday\, March 8 at 1 PM – Join us on a Labyrinth Walk at Glendale Forest Cemetery as part of an event organized by the LA Labyrinth Society. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 12:15 PM or you can meet us there. Bring a bottle of water and snacks to share after the walk. Free Public Labyrinth Walk Tickets\, Sat\, Mar 8\, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite] \nSunday\, March 9 during Worship – Lenten Devotionals are available! Brief\, thoughtful readings and prayers for you to enjoy every day during Lent. Suggested donation $6\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. See Tom Droney for more information. \nMonday\, March 10 at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall and via Zoom – Bible Study meets every Monday. This week we are beginning to study Samson from the book of Judges. \nWednesday\, March 12 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nOpportunities for fellowship \nSunday\, March 9 during worship – blessing of March birthdays\, anniversaries\, and sobriety dates. \nMarch 29\, 2025 at 1 PM – Rev. Rachael Pryor will be installed as our new Conference Minister at Montebello United Church of Christ. All are welcome to participate and celebrate. Click here for more info. \nSunday\, March 30 at 3 PM – Service of Installation of Rev. Tracy Kariya followed by reception here at the church. [2025 Congregational Goal #6 of 12: Pastor Tracy Installation] \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-march-9-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T193000
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Pancake Dinner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/ash-wednesday-pancake-dinner/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T133000
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SUMMARY:Shopping for the SACK LUNCH PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/shopping-for-the-sack-lunch-program/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T202847
CREATED:20250228T232406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T232406Z
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SUMMARY:Lent Devotionals Are Available Now!
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, March 2\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we will be reading a passage from Acts about the Apostle Paul’s fall from grace and restoration. While we might be tempted to think of Paul as a “bad man” who received grace and then became a “good man\,” it’s quite a bit more complicated than that. Paul was shaped by the political injustices of his time\, and civil unrest – much like what we are seeing today. What made him act so unjustly and destructively and cruelly\, and then what made him become a compassionate advocate for the gospel? Perhaps if we can get to the heart of these questions\, we can make more informed decisions ourselves as we struggle with the injustice and unrest in our society today. \nIn Bible Study on Monday at 6 PM we will be studying the story of Judith and Holofernes from the book of Judith. In this story a woman uses subversion and cunning to save her people from a destructive warlord and tells us a lot about bravery and trust when in overwhelming circumstances. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n  \nSAVE THE DATE \nOpportunities for youth \nSunday\, March 2 after worship\, the children will be shopping for the SACK LUNCH PROGRAM. \nOpportunities for service \nSunday\, March 9 after worship\, we will be assembling sack lunches and organizing lunches and clothing resources.[2025 Congregational #2 of 12:  Make 1000 Sack Lunches] \nSaturday\, March 8 from 9 AM to 12 N we will be KNITTING CAPS FOR THE HOMELESS at our Knitting Ministry and potluck brunch. Bring your own craft projects and join us! \nNOW: The United Church of Christ has been marshalling many resources in response to the recent unjust executive orders. You can click here to learn more about the national response to countering racism\, advocating for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters\, resisting Project 2025\, and actively fostering justice and peace. We are not alone\, and people across the country are working together. \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nMonday\, February 24 at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall and via Zoom – Bible Study meets every Monday \nWednesday\, February 26 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nSaturday\, March 8 at 1 PM – Join us on a Labyrinth Walk at Glendale Forest Cemetery as part of an event organized by the LA Labyrinth Society. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 12:15 PM or you can meet us there. Bring a bottle of water and snacks to share after the walk. Free Public Labyrinth Walk Tickets\, Sat\, Mar 8\, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite] \nOpportunities for fellowship \nWednesday\, March 5 at 6 PM – Ash Wednesday service with application of ashes\, and pancake supper in the Fellowship Hall. \nSunday\, March 9 during worship – blessing of March birthdays\, anniversaries\, and sobriety dates. \nMarch 29\, 2025 at 1 PM – Rev. Rachael Pryor will be installed as our new Conference Minister at Montebello United Church of Christ. All are welcome to participate and celebrate. Click here for more info. \nSunday\, March 30 at 3 PM – Service of Installation of Rev. Tracy Kariya followed by reception here at the church. [2025 Congregational Goal #6 of 12: Pastor Tracy Installation] \nThe United Church of Christ has been marshalling many resources in response to the recent unjust executive orders. You can click here to learn more about the national response to countering racism\, advocating for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters\, resisting Project 2025\, and actively fostering justice and peace. We are not alone\, and people across the country are working together. \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-march-2-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, February 23\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we will be studying a passage from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians\, in which he talks a lot about anger. The Ephesians were angry with each other and angry at the world and angry at the government and religion. Paul needed to lessen the anger\, but his words are confusing and conflicting at first glance. However\, when we break down Paul’s advice and put it back into its proper context\, it holds wisdom that evokes both the ancient commandments and our modern conundrum. Anger is a part of our lives\, as it was in ancient Ephesus and in the desert where the people wandered for forty years. How can we use this power emotion that God has given us in fruitful ways\, but not destructive? It is a timely question and Paul has much to teach us. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-february-23-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T120000
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SUMMARY:Care Team This Sunday\, February 16\, 2025!
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/care-team-this-sunday-february-16-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T110000
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, February 16\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis week during worship we will be reading the story of Elisha and the Widow’s Oil from the book of Kings. It is a familiar miracle story\, but it has much to teach us about communities coming together and God acting when times are tough and we feel as though nothing we can do will ever be enough. \nIn Bible Study we are still studying revolutionary women such as Jael and Judith and learning about how their out-of-the-box thoughts and actions brought us to the time of Jesus. \nPlease join us. We will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-february-16-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T120000
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SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Assembly
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/assembling-sack-lunches/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, February 9\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nLast week we had an extraordinary opportunity for service. A woman and her eight year-old son reached out to Family Solutions Center. She had been working and housed\, but when a relationship ended she became displaced. Trying to care for her son and maintain employment without housing proved impossible. She was not able to maintain her employment and the situation rapidly deteriorated. By the time she made it to the Family Solutions Center\, they had been out all night sleeping in bus shelters for we don’t know how long\, and they were exhausted. Family Solutions Center had a shelter available\, but not until the next day. They called Melody at CIRCLE to ask for help\, because Melody is know as someone who gets difficult things done\, and Melody called me. “Can you help put them up somewhere tonight until they can get into their shelter tomorrow?” she asked. I am so grateful that our church is uniquely positioned to answer calls such as this. \nThis readiness is not an accident. We have spent years funding the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund\, assembling a stash of sack lunches\, and building relationships with CIRCLE and with our neighbors. Our Council Members and Treasurers have prepared our finances so that we have a church credit card to make emergency payments and purchases. Our staff is a well-oiled machine of rapid-response teamwork. \nWhen I got the call\, I was at home because my mother-in-law whom we live with and caretake had just gotten back from her third stint in the emergency room within seven days\, and she needed constant care.  I had very little time and no way to go up to the church at that point. I called our neighbor who I know – the manager of the hotel two doors down from the church – on her cell phone\, and explained the situation. She said she would be “absolutely delighted” to take in the mother and son. Because she knows me\, she waved the requirement that we be there in person to sign the credit card authorization form\, and I just texted her a picture of my ID and the church credit card. Giselle called to make the arrangements and they said that the mother and son could come immediately\, they did not have to wait until check-in time at 4 PM. The proximity of the hotel to the church made it easy for CIRCLE to drop them off and to have help nearby at our church if anything came up. Giselle had the authorization and means to get them any additional supplies they needed\, as she deemed necessary. Within an hour\, the family was off the street and in shelter. \nWhen the wildfires hit Los Angeles last month\, there was much talk about how our churches and denomination in Southern California don’t have a Disaster Response Plan. But the reality is\, we at WeHo UCC do. I remember when I first started and was trying to make arrangements for situations like these. Tere and Giselle and I would scramble for hours trying to find a motel for folks\, calling shelters\, driving around in the dark to pick up fast food\, trying to figure out how to transport folks to places all over the city\, hoping I had enough cash in my bank account to pay for the room and then get reimbursed from the church weeks later\, and dropping everything to drive across town to check in so we could sign the credit card authorization form in person. What a difference a couple of years make. Last week I made a couple of phone calls\, and our team of staff\, neighbors\, and CIRCLE created a solution even though I couldn’t be there in person or help in any way. It is raining as I write this and I am relieved to know that a mother and her eight-year-old son are warm and dry and indoors\, not freezing and soaking wet at a bus stop in the middle of the night. As of today\, this mother and son have been sheltered since last week at the Bailey Shelter and they are on track with the Family Housing Program to be in permanent housing soon. I have lost count of the number of people we have helped off the street and into permanent housing. \nAt West Hollywood United Church of Christ\, Our Mission statement is simple: \n No Condemnation here! We are a Loving Community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice. \nOne of our core values is: \nWe are an intentional community of compassion and love. We know that it is often difficult to find community in an impersonal city. We seek to be an intentional community built upon Jesus’ values of care\, compassion\, service\, justice\, and support for one another. \nWe live out our values through action every day\, and it is because all of you work together that makes stories like this possible. Every week\, we strive to be able to say\, “We don’t just talk the talk\, we walk the walk.” \nThis Sunday we will be reading the parable of the sower from the gospel of Matthew. In times like this\, Jesus’ words and example inform and encourage what we are doing\, regardless of what craziness happening around the world. In this story\, Jesus quotes from Isaiah who was in his own whirlwind of political drama. Their words and actions have much to teach us. \nThis Sunday we will also be blessing all of the February birthdays and anniversaries\, and after worship we will be assembling sack lunches. Special thanks to Mavery for single-handedly shopping for supplies for 100 sack lunches last Sunday. They filled two shopping carts! \nAt Bible Study this Monday we will be studying two brave and unorthodox women from the Bible: Jael and Judith. \nThis month we are also beginning to organize around our Twelve Goals for 2025. Watch for more info in our upcoming newsletters\, during worship\, and on our website. \nFinally\, there have been repeated requests for Pledge Forms\, so I am attaching one here. If you sign up for recurring payments through our website\, we count that as a pledge. But for those who love the smell of ink and paper\, we will have printed copies available in the sanctuary or you can email our office and we will mail one to you. \nSAVE THE DATE \nPastor Tracy’s Installation will be Sunday\, March 30\, 2025 at 3 PM in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow. \nPlease scroll down for more upcoming events. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-february-9-2025/
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-4/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T120000
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SUMMARY:Knitting Ministry
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-ministry-9/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Southern California Nevada Conference\, United Church of Christ Registration Links
DESCRIPTION:Enough Trouble\n\n Rachael Pryor \n January 31\, 2025 \n\n  \n  \nAs I travel the highways and valleys of this beautiful Conference\, I often describe my basic driving safety strategy as “not going faster than the car in front of me.” This dry humor has evolved into a metaphor for daily life in my role as Conference Minister. Dreaming about the possibilities for the future can be energizing; but when we’re overwhelmed by the present moment\, the future can feel like more of a burden than an opportunity. I often find myself worrying about whether we are doing enough\, especially because I’m so inspired by our capacity as a Conference\, and in our Associations and Local Churches. “We should be doing more\,” plays in the back of my mind like a broken record. \nWhat I say to you is also a reminder to myself: we are doing enough. We are doing what we can. We are working hard\, every day\, to serve more people\, to seek more justice\, and to love our neighbors.  We are doing this work with partners from diverse faith and non-profit communities at our sides and often out in front of us. That doesn’t mean we don’t keep learning and growing; but it might mean that we agree to set reasonable goals and give ourselves grace. “Stop worrying about tomorrow\,” Jesus told the disciples\, “because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matt. 6:34 CEB) \nI suspect many of us are feeling the truth of that last sentence very keenly in this moment. Thanks be to God for the prophetic statements being shared by clergy and activists\, including this letter on freedom to express our faith\, by our own General Minister and President\, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson. A bold\, clear witness is crucial in this moment\, even if these are so often statements we’ve already made over and over. \nIn our Conference\, that witness is a continuation of the Just World Covenants we’ve already made. We don’t all have to issue daily statements. We don’t have to respond to every hateful quip or executive order. Instead\, let our ministry be our statement\, as your ministries have been for me in the past weeks: the queer clergy support cohorts you lead\, the workshops you’ve attended on protective strategies for dealing with ICE\, the wildfire aid efforts you’re coordinating with BIPOC communities and families; the neighbors you feed and the camp session you are planning and the anthems of love and peace you are singing in the face of fear and hatred! Prophetic witness doesn’t just happen in Statehouse and on the street; it’s also present in the way our Committees on Ministry supports transgender clergy and Members in Discernment; and in the way our Conference Board prioritizes grant opportunities. \nI don’t think I have to tell you about the danger of trying to do too much\, too fast: we crash.  We run on empty tanks until we stall out. As people who tend to worry that we are moving too slowly\, we also need to be attentive to opportunities to rest. To refuel. Sometimes\, to make more room to learn and listen before we act.  If nothing else\, our wildfire emergency response has taught me that there can be such a thing as too much help. Instead of rushing in\, let’s take a breath. Let’s make a plan. We’re not in this work alone\, and we don’t have to do it all.  We are enough for this moment\, and we will keep hope alive\, one day at a time. \nJoin in for a Sanctuary & Rapid Response Training! The Biden administration had instituted a policy prohibiting immigration arrests at “sensitive locations\,” including schools\, hospitals\, and places of worship. \nTrump has repealed that policy through one of his executive orders\, but the history of sanctuary is much deeper than this Biden-era policy. Many CLUE-affiliated congregations remain interested in offering sanctuary to those who seek it. This training is geared towards these congregations. \nRSVP at: bit.ly/cluesanctuary \nAs a part of the programming for Black History Month\, the Gailen and Cathy Reevers Center for Community Empowerment\, Inc. and Lincoln Memorial United Church of Christ are hosting a Virtual Health Equity Presentation on “The Potential Impact on CA Health Care Under the Trump Administration.” Join Dr. Dylan Roby\, Chair and Professor of Health\, Society and Human Behavior at UCI for an informational conversation. The event will be held on Sunday February 16 from 2:00-3:00PM PT. Registration is required. \nDo you have a heart for extending emotional and spiritual care to the spiritual caregivers who are serving in disaster-affected communities? The UCC’s Emotional and Spiritual Care Team is a program of Disaster Ministries. We support spiritual caregivers serving at the local church\, association\, and conference levels\, as they provide pastoral care to their impacted communities. Disaster Ministries is looking to amplify this ministry. To that end\, they are inviting applicants to be a part of this important ministry. They welcome trained pastoral care providers\, parish nurses\, counselors\, chaplains\, clergy\, and others feeling the call to disaster emotional and spiritual care to apply for this volunteer position. \nWinter Camp at The Pines offers a special opportunity for our campers to take a break from their busy lives and recharge. At Winter Camp\, participants will have the chance to get creative in the craft lodge\, play games with friends\, laugh\, sing\, dance\, and indulge in tasty s’mores! This year’s theme focuses on the idea of belonging. What does it mean to truly belong? How can we help others feel supported and included? \nWinter Camp creates a welcoming community where everyone can experience a sense of belonging\, have fun\, and enjoy the mountain’s joyful atmosphere. Plentiful camperships are available\, but time is running short! Registration closes Feb. 8. \nInterfaith Youth Alliance invites all high school students (grades 9–12) to join the 18th Annual Faith Forum and Festival\, bringing together more than 150 students from diverse faiths and backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue. The Faith Forum fosters conversations on shared topics among individuals with differing perspectives and experiences. Through this dialogue\, they aim to build constructive relationships that positively impact our communities and places of worship. More information can be found here. \nOver and over again\, the Bible tells of prophets who confronted rulers and the rich with an eye toward justice. Today\, the ultra-rich hold enormous political power in the United States\, and the implications are significant\, especially when it comes to the pursuit of climate justice. \nRegister to attend this webinar on February 12 at 10:00AM PST\, or receive a link of the recorded program to watch at your convenience: bit.ly/OligarchyWebinar \nFor the third straight year\, the UCC is conducting a Climate Hope Art Contest. The theme this year is “Planting Seeds of Hope.” UCC children and youth are invited to draw\, paint\, or color works of art that bring this theme to life. Art submissions will be accepted from February 2 to March 14. An online award ceremony for finalists will be held on April 5. In the ceremony\, winners will be announced for different age groups and an overall winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to visit Washington\, DC with a parent or guardian. The winner will advocate with the offices of their congress members\, tour the Capitol\, and learn how they can bring their faith values to life in the halls of power. The winning art will additionally serve as the logo for UCC Climate Hope advocacy work throughout 2025. More information can be found here. \nWhy take an unnecessary risk? Join expert Christy Schiller on Tuesday\, February 25 for United Church of Christ Insurance Board’s webinar ‘Safe Conduct 2025: New Research and Best Practices.’ Learn about the current landscape of safe conduct practices and abuse prevention\, including new research\, ongoing challenges\, and best practices to protect our ministries. \nChristy brings more than 20 years of industry experience to this program\, applying social science and public health strategies to prevent abuse and its long-term effects. In her role at Praesidium\, Christy has developed customized solutions for complex organizations such as religious \ninstitutes and denominations\, fraternal \norganizations\, K12 schools\, and healthcare \nsystems. She has worked with clients globally. Click here for more information. \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/southern-california-nevada-conference-united-church-of-christ-registration-links/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:500 Sack Lunches Celebration!
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/500-sack-lunches-celebration/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T133000
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SUMMARY:Congregational Meeting on February 2\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to read a Letter to the congregation\nOur annual WeHo UCC Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday\, February 2\, 2025 immediately following worship. It will be hybrid\, so those who can’t attend in person can Zoom in. We will be presenting the 2025 budget\, electing new Council members (vote)\, calling Pastor Tracy as a settled\, permanent pastor (vote)\, and setting our goals for 2025. Please mark your calendars and watch for more information\, agenda\, details\, and zoom link from Rev. Lisa Bove.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/congregational-meeting-3/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, February 2\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we gather for our annual congregational meeting and I am looking forward to seeing you all there. We have several things we will need to talk about\, and we need all hands on deck. \nRodney will present our 2025 budget. \nRev. Lisa will present our new Council Members who are up for election. \nThe Council will present me as Settled Minister to be voted upon. \nI will be presenting our tentative goals for 2025. Here they are again\, though they may evolve as time and discussions progress: \n\nExploring building affordable housing\nMaking and distributing 1000 sack lunches\nFocusing heavily on stewardship\, keeping the budget balanced\, and fundraising\nTransferring our worship services from Facebook to Zoom.\nPastor Tracy Installation\nContinuing with employee and council and congregational trainings as necessary in order to comply with insurance requirements\nWildfire Response\nRecycling Program\n\nI will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-february-2-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T190000
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UID:8720-1738177200-1738180800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-8/
LOCATION:CA
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