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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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SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Shopping
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LOCATION:CA
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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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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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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
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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/
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, May 18\, 2025 And Welcome Our Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy!
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Howard Fauntroy\, III \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. \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. \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 theatre organization in Detroit\, and a host of other civic organizations and affiliations. \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-may-18-2025-and-welcome-our-guest-preacher-rev-howard-fauntroy/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us for LGBTQ Event
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, All Day – Hues for Harmony Conference focusing on healing through comedy in the LGBTQ+ community\, with a special focus on how to overcome racism experience by our black LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. \nHues in Harmony Day with YAY Foundation. Through a full day of interactive workshops\, insightful conversations\, and grounding activities\, we’ll explore wellness in all its forms — spiritual\, emotional\, physical\, and financial. This is more than just a wellness event — it’s a space for reflection\, growth\, and deep community care. Hues in Harmony YAY Day is designed to uplift queer voices and experiences\, creating space for us to connect\, recharge\, and thrive — together. Whether you’re looking to build community\, tap into your resilience\, or simply pause and breathe\, this day is for you. Come as you are. Leave feeling more whole. Registration is required\, but there is no fee to join. Lunch will be provided. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-lgbtq-event/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Assembling Sack Lunches For Our Sack Lunch Program
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/assembling-sack-lunches-for-our-sack-lunch-program/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, May 11
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we will be studying a passage from one of Paul’s letters about women who preach\, and whether they have the right\, and whether they have to cover their head when they do it. We will also be talking about Eve\, the mother of all living. What does she have to do with Paul’s treatise on preaching? A lot\, actually! Traditionally misunderstood as a passage about female submission\, Paul’s argument for equality and the inclusion of women’s voice is actually master class in rhetoric. \nWe will also be blessing all May birthdays\, anniversaries\, and sobriety dates this Sunday\, so if you or someone you know has a birthday\, come join us for a blessing. \nA special thank you to Paula and Tere for coordinating our Labyrinth Walk on May 3. We all had a lovely meditative walk followed by a picnic potluck lunch. Thank you to Laurie and Jay and Juan and Paula and Juan and everyone who brought yummy food to share! \nI will be out of the office next week to attend the Festival of Homiletics. The theme for this four-day conference is “Preaching to Heal the Divide.” I look forward to sharing with you all that I learn when I return. I will be present at the Hues in Harmony event on May 17\, but Rev. Howard Fauntroy has graciously agreed to serve as guest preacher on May 18. I will look forward to catching up with all of you when I return on May 19. \nBible Study on May 12 and the Knitting Ministry on May 10 are Cancelled but will resume at their next regular date. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \nOpportunities for youth \nSunday\, June 1 at 12:30 PM – The Youth will be shopping for our Sack Lunch. Our goal is to make and distribute 1000 sack lunches this year. If your youth would like to participate\, the please let Pastor Tracy or Tere know by Sunday morning. We shop for Sack Lunches every first Sunday after worship. \nOpportunities for service \nSunday\, May 11 – We will be assembling sack lunches for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship. We assemble sack lunches every second Sunday after worship. \nCoffee Hour Hosts are always needed\, please see Marlene to confirm open Sundays or to sign up. As of right now\, we still need Hosts for May 25 and every Sunday during Pride Month/June. \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nMonday\, May 12 – Bible Study does NOT meet. Bible Study will resume Monday\, May 19 at 6 PM – Bible Study meets every Monday in the Fellowship Hall\, or join us on Zoom. \nWednesday\, May 14 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nMay 17\, 2025\, 10 AM – 4 PM – Hues in Harmony Day with YAY Foundation. Through a full day of interactive workshops\, insightful conversations\, and grounding activities\, we’ll explore wellness in all its forms — spiritual\, emotional\, physical\, and financial. This is more than just a wellness event — it’s a space for reflection\, growth\, and deep community care. Hues in Harmony YAY Day is designed to uplift queer voices and experiences\, creating space for us to connect\, recharge\, and thrive — together. Whether you’re looking to build community\, tap into your resilience\, or simply pause and breathe\, this day is for you. Come as you are. Leave feeling more whole. Registration is required\, but there is no fee to join. Lunch will be provided. REGISTER HERE \nOpportunities for fellowship \nSaturday\, May 10 the Knitting Ministry will NOT meet. We will resume Saturday\, June 14th – LOCATION TBD.  Knitting Ministry and Potluck Brunch from 9 AM – 12 N Bring your own projects or help us make hats for our Sack Lunch Program. All materials provided\, all levels welcome. \nSunday\, May 11 – May birthdays and anniversaries blessings during worship. \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/please-join-us-this-sunday-may-11/
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-6/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shopping for our Sack Lunch Program
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/shopping-for-our-sack-lunch-program-2/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, May 4\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis Sunday we will be talking about refugeeism in the Bible\, Jesus’ experience as a refugee\, and God’s promise and instructions around refugees and immigrants. There has been so much legislation and vitriol around immigrants\, refugees\, and asylum seekers in recent months that it warrants discussion from the pulpit. How are Christians called to respond? How did the ancient prophets respond? You may be surprised at what scripture says. \nThis past Sunday Rev. Lisa shared her own experience and thoughts on the Kaiser Mental Health Worker’s strike and specifically the hunger strike that took place at our church a few weeks ago. The eleven workers who stayed at our church during the hunger strike left some lovely thank you notes for all the support that the church showed them. You can view them here. [Giselle\, can you please put in links to the pictures of the thank you notes and photo that you used in the Mission Moment last week?] \nSAVE THE DATE \nOpportunities for youth \nSunday\, May 4 at 12:30 PM – The Youth will be shopping for our Sack Lunch. Our goal is to make and distribute 1000 sack lunches this year. If your youth would like to participate\, the please let Pastor Tracy or Tere know by Sunday morning. \nOpportunities for service \nSunday\, May 11 – We will be assembling sack lunches for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship. \nCoffee Hour Hosts are always needed\, please see Marlene to confirm open Sundays or to sign up. As of right now\, we still need Hosts for May 11 and every Sunday in June. \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nMonday\, May 5 at 6 PM – Bible Study meets every Monday in the Fellowship Hall\, or join us on Zoom. \nWednesday\, May 7 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nSaturday\, May 3 at 1 PM [TIME CHANGE] – Labyrinth Walk as part of World Labyrinth Day. We will be walking the Providence St. John’s Medical Center Labyrinth in Burbank. We will be carpooling from the church at 12 N [TIME CHANGE!] If you would like to carpool\, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 so we can watch for you. Please bring a sack lunch or snacks to share – we will be having a late picnic lunch after we walk the labyrinth. \nMay 17\, 2025\, 10 AM – 4 PM – Hues in Harmony Day with YAY Foundation. Through a full day of interactive workshops\, insightful conversations\, and grounding activities\, we’ll explore wellness in all its forms — spiritual\, emotional\, physical\, and financial. This is more than just a wellness event — it’s a space for reflection\, growth\, and deep community care. Hues in Harmony YAY Day is designed to uplift queer voices and experiences\, creating space for us to connect\, recharge\, and thrive — together. Whether you’re looking to build community\, tap into your resilience\, or simply pause and breathe\, this day is for you. Come as you are. Leave feeling more whole. Registration is required\, but there is no fee to join. Lunch will be provided. REGISTER HERE \nOpportunities for fellowship \nSaturday\, May 10 – 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. \nSunday\, May 11 – May birthdays and anniversaries blessings during worship. \nMay 30 – June 1 – WeHo Pride. 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. Please see Upcoming Sermons below for a preview. \nUpcoming Sermons \nMay 4 –God’s promise to refugees throughout history and today \nMay 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. \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. \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. \nSeptember 7 – Trans folk in the Bible. Yes\, they are there. Yes\, it is all good. \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-may-4-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:UPCOMING SERMONS
DESCRIPTION:May 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. \nMay 18 – Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy \nMay 25 –What authority does scripture have\, why do we believe it\, and why are folks so divided about it? \nJune 1 – PRIDE Sunday – What does Jesus say about the LGBTQ+ community? A lot\, actually. And did you know that there was an openly gay disciple baptized into the church by one of the apostles? \nJune 8 – PRIDE MONTH and PENTECOST SUNDAY – Come learn how the early apostles\, with the help of the Spirit\, bridged the divides of gender\, nationality\, ethnicity\, and religion to build a beloved community. \nJune 15 – PRIDE month – Why was Sodom and Gomorrah really destroyed? You may be surprised. \nJune 22 – PRIDE month – What does the Bible really say about sex and marriage and how does that apply to our country’s legislation today? \nJune 29 – PRIDE month – What can the story of Esther teach us about anti-immigrant legislation and deportations today and about standing up to homophobia? \nJuly 13 – Does the Bible really say that homosexuals don’t get to go to heaven? Actually\, it doesn’t. \nAugust 10 – “If a man lays with another man…” That passage doesn’t mean what you’ve been told. We’ll put it back in its context and discover its much more compassionate and justice-oriented interpretation. \nSeptember 7 – Trans folk in the Bible. Yes\, they are there. Yes\, it is all good. \nOctober 5 – Blessing of the Animals Sunday. Bring your well-behaved furry\, feathered\, and scaley friends for a special blessing and worship service. \nNovember 16 – [What does the Bible say about Lesbians? Paul comes out swinging in their defense was delivered in June 2025.] Please stay tuned for new scripture and topic.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/upcoming-sermons/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250326T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T195231Z
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth Walk of Greater Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/labyrinth-walk-of-greater-los-angeles/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Labyrinth-Walk-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250425T000323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T000323Z
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, April 27\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nDoubting Thomas got a bad rap. I’ll just say it right now that that is what I’m going to be preaching on this coming Sunday. Usually a sub will come in on the first Sunday after Easter so you’ve never heard me talk about Doubting Thomas\, but it has always bothered me that the prevailing interpretation of this is that people who are skeptical about doctrine are somehow shameful. Well\, I disagree with that sentiment and with that interpretation. \nSo please join us this Sunday as we break down the story of Reasonably-Skeptical-Question-Asker Thomas (it’s just a working title for now\, something we’ve been kicking around the office) and learn that it may just be OK to question God and expect answers. \nThank you to everyone who helped make our Maundy Thursday service\, Easter morning service\, and Easter reception so beautiful and sacred. So many hearts and hands went into putting that together\, and I’m grateful to all of you. You can see pictures of Holy Week HERE. \nYou should know that West Hollywood United Church of Christ made it into the news. The Mental Health workers who are on strike with Kaiser held a hunger strike last week. Their story appeared on NPR and CalMatters and LAist and Los Angeles Daily News and dozens of other news outlets. Thank you to everyone who donated bedding supplies and electrolytes to their cause. You can learn more about the workers’ cause here. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n  \nSAVE THE DATE \nOpportunities for youth \nSaturday\, May 4 at 12:30 PM – The Youth will be shopping for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following the Knitting Ministry. Our goal is to make and distribute 1000 sack lunches this year. \nOpportunities for service \nSunday\, May 11 – We will be assembling sack lunches for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship. \nOpportunities for spiritual growth \nMonday\, April 28 at 6 PM – Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Hall\, or join us on Zoom. \nWednesday\, April 30 at 7 PM via Zoom – Prayer Group meets online every Wednesday \nSaturday\, May 3 at 12 N PM – Labyrinth Walk as part of World Labyrinth Day. We will be walking the Providence St. John’s Medical Center Labyrinth in Burbank. We will be carpooling from the church at 11 AM. If you would like to carpool\, please text Pastor Tracy at 323-793-9059 so we can watch for you! \nMay 17\, 2025\, 10 AM – 4 PM – Hues in Harmony Day with YAY Foundation. Through a full day of interactive workshops\, insightful conversations\, and grounding activities\, we’ll explore wellness in all its forms — spiritual\, emotional\, physical\, and financial. This is more than just a wellness event — it’s a space for reflection\, growth\, and deep community care. Hues in Harmony YAY Day is designed to uplift queer voices and experiences\, creating space for us to connect\, recharge\, and thrive — together. Whether you’re looking to build community\, tap into your resilience\, or simply pause and breathe\, this day is for you. Come as you are. Leave feeling more whole. Registration is required\, but there is no fee to join. Lunch will be provided. REGISTER HERE \nOpportunities for fellowship \nSaturday\, May 10 – 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. \nSunday\, May 11 – May birthdays and anniversaries blessings during worship. \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. \nUpcoming Sermons \nMay 4 –God’s promise to refugees throughout history and today \nMay 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. \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. \nJune 15 – Why was Sodom and Gomorrah really destroyed? You may be surprised. \nJune 22 – What does the Bible really say about sex and marriage and how does that apply to our country’s legislation today? \nJune 29 – What can the story of Esther teach us about anti-immigrant legislation and deportations today? \nJuly 13 – Does the Bible really say that homosexuals don’t get to go to heaven? Actually\, it doesn’t. \nSeptember 7 – Trans folk in the Bible. Yes\, they are there. Yes\, it is all good.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-april-27-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250327T211232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T192935Z
UID:8857-1745146800-1745152200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us For Easter Worship with Easter Bonnet Parade on April 20 at 11 am!
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday is April 20 and we will be celebrating Easter with a special choir\, a children’s choir\, and an Easter Bonnet Parade. Please wear your fanciest Easter Bonnets and plan on joining us in the parade during worship.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-easter-worship-with-easter-bonnet-parade-on-april-20-at-11-am/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/easter-bonnet-parade-pic.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250410T212855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T212855Z
UID:8885-1745146800-1745150400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us For Easter Service on April 20\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nOne of the cornerstones of our faith is the resurrection of Jesus. It is both a miracle and a mystery\, but did you also know that it was revolutionary? Both the resurrection and the announcement fulfilled God’s perpetual promise of lifting the low high and bringing the high down. It is a powerful reminder of God’s agency and covenant throughout history as we are currently living in a world out of balance. \nThis Sunday we will be celebrating Easter with a special choir\, a children’s choir\, and an Easter Bonnet Parade. Please wear your fanciest Easter Bonnets and plan on joining us in the parade during worship. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-easter-service-on-april-20-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250327T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T212600Z
UID:8859-1745146800-1745150400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Easter Children’s Choir
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/easter-childrens-choir/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Easter-kids-sing.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Abulencia":MAILTO:office@wehoucc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250211T212137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T184841Z
UID:8785-1744912800-1744918200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Soup Potluck
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/maundy-thursday-soup-potluck/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maundy-Thursday-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250407T211032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T180613Z
UID:8868-1744545600-1744552800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Program
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 13 – We will assembling sack lunches for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following worship. Many hands are needed.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-program-assembling/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sack-lunch-assembling.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250327T210154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T194924Z
UID:8855-1744542000-1744547400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us For Palm Sunday Worship with Parade of Palms on April 13 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION:Easter week is upon us\, and we have three main worship services. This Sunday\, April 13 we will celebrate Palm Sunday\, Jesus’ triumphant (or\, actually\, less-than-triumphant) procession into Jerusalem. It was less-than-triumphant because his entry was much less regal than any previous invader\, conqueror\, or liberator. And that was a deliberate choice on his part. Partly\, this was to fulfill scripture\, but there were other important reasons that continue to ring true in today’s world. We will begin worship outside with a Parade of Palms.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-palm-sunday-worship-with-parade-of-palms-on-april-13-at-11-am/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/palm-sunday.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250410T202821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T202821Z
UID:8878-1744542000-1744545600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Birthday Blessings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/birthday-blessings-5/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/birthday-blessings.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250410T195653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T195653Z
UID:8876-1744542000-1744545600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, April 13\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nIt is an absolute delight to be writing to you as your settled minister following the Installation service on March 30. Thank you to everyone who contributed and worked so hard to plan\, set up\, lead\, and plan the reception that day. It was beautiful and fun and special and I’m so grateful to everyone in this church for creating an event and a day that exceeded my wildest expectations. My family is still talking about how wonderful you all are\, and you are still talking about how much dirt they dished on me\, so I can say with certainty that a good time was had by all. \nI’d like to send out a big thank you to Rev. Howard Fauntroy for stepping in to preach so that Bruce and I could step back for a week to catch our breath before the Easter season. \nEaster week is upon us\, and we have three main worship services. This Sunday\, April 13 we will celebrate Palm Sunday\, Jesus’ triumphant (or\, actually\, less-than-triumphant) procession into Jerusalem. It was less-than-triumphant because his entry was much less regal than any previous invader\, conqueror\, or liberator. And that was a deliberate choice on his part. Partly\, this was to fulfill scripture\, but there were other important reasons that continue to ring true in today’s world. We will begin worship outside with a Parade of Palms. \nAfter worship we will be assembling Sack Lunches and we need everyone’s help! If you can stay after worship for a bit\, please jump in and help us reach our goal of 1000 Sack Lunches this year. \nThursday\, April 17 we will be celebrating Maundy Thursday\, when we recall Jesus’ Mandate at the last Supper. We will begin with a potluck soup supper at 6 PM and then move to the sanctuary for a Tenebrae Service – the traditionally somber Service of Shadows. Please bring your soup hot if possible\, or drop it off early if it needs time to heat. We will also have a stovetop with pans for quick heat-ups as necessary in the church kitchen. \nEaster Sunday is April 20 and we will be celebrating Easter with a special choir\, a children’s choir\, and an Easter Bonnet Parade. Please wear your fanciest Easter Bonnets and plan on joining us in the parade during worship. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-april-13-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250410T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T184315Z
UID:8873-1744459200-1744466400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Shopping for our Sack Lunch Program
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 12 at 12 N – The Youth will be shopping for our Sack Lunch Program immediately following the Knitting Ministry. Our goal is to make and distribute 1000 sack lunches this year.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/shopping-for-our-sack-lunch-program/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sack-lunch-shopping-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250328T013053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T013053Z
UID:8861-1744448400-1744459200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Knitting Ministry and Potluck Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 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.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-ministry-and-potluck-brunch/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/knitting-slide.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250403T213819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T214749Z
UID:8867-1743937200-1743940800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, April 6\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Our Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy\, III \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. \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. \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 theatre organization in Detroit\, and a host of other civic organizations and affiliations. \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. \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 \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 IS CANCELLED please look for updates or ask Jenni Nichols. \n  \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\, April 7 – Bible Study Resumes at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall\, or join us on Zoom. \nWednesday\, April 9 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 \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-april-6-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250321T235928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T235928Z
UID:8847-1743922800-1743962400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Street Closures
DESCRIPTION:Please CLICK HERE to see streets that will be closed on April 6th from 7 am to 6 pm.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/street-closures/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250306T204817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T213011Z
UID:8819-1743811200-1743897599@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Church Rummage Fair
DESCRIPTION:Church Rummage Fair Is Cancelled.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/church-rummage-fair/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rummage-Fair-CANCELLED.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194902
CREATED:20250207T002720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T223313Z
UID:8776-1743346800-1743354000@wehoucc.org
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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