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SUMMARY:Knitting Ministry
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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 
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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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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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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-8/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, January 26\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis month\, Giselle will be sending out your giving statements for 2024\, and I have asked her to attach this letter. We strive to keep accurate records\, but we are only human. If you see something amiss\, please let the office know immediately so that we can address it. These statements detail the contributions that you have made to West Hollywood United Church of Christ. But they detail so much more\, and I want to take a moment to thank you. These giving statements show your commitment\, your values\, and your generosity. At WeHo UCC\, we have a simple mission statement: \nNo Condemnation here! \nWe are a Loving Community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice. \nWeHo UCC has long been a bright light of progressive theology in the community. We are a safe place for those who have been harmed by other churches. We are reaching out in our neighborhoods in partnerships and with our sack lunch program to help our homeless and low-income neighbors. In 2024 – thanks to our youth – we made and distributed 500 sack lunches and their goal for 2025 is 1000. We helped numerous people in crisis – finding shelter\, preventing evictions\, providing diapers and shelter to homeless families\, buying emergency groceries\, counseling folks facing anti-gay discrimination in their churches\, and supporting refugees. We even took a homeless man and his dog to the vet to be vaccinated so that he could get off the streets and into shelter and keep his dog with him. \nOur Bible Study classes teach rigorous contextual interpretation that continuously reveals God’s good news and love for all humanity. Our worship services are spiritually grounded\, fun\, and engaging. Our Knitting Ministry gathers monthly for fellowship\, food\, and to make warm knitted caps for the homeless in our community. Our Prayer Group meets weekly to gather the concerns of our church folk as well as the community and the world. Our Care Team and Coffee Hour Hosts reach out and welcome all people into fellowship at home and after worship. \nWhen we strive to Love our Neighbors as Ourselves\, we take this as a call to action. \nAll of this is possible because of people like you. Thank you so much for all you have done and all you continue to do to support West Hollywood UCC with your time\, talent\, and treasure. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-january-26-2025/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Program
DESCRIPTION:Last week the air quality near/in the church was not at levels safe enough to gather in person\, so we were not able to assemble sack lunches. Food for our homeless neighbors is an acute need\, so if you are free\, please plan on helping assemble sack lunches after worship (12:30 PM) this Sunday\, January 16th. If you would like to contribute to the lunches\, we can always use non-perishable\, easy-to open (pop-top)\, nutritious food. Cans of chili\, protein-rich soups\, beef ravioli\, tuna fish\, fruits\, vegetables\, granola bars\, and bottles of water are all in constant demand and can be dropped off at the church generally during regular business hours. Please call or text me at 323-793-9059 first to make sure someone is there to let you in before you arrive to drop off donations. Our youth also go shopping for the lunches every month and you can contribute to the grocery fund here.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-program-6/
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SUMMARY:Mark Kahanding Package for USA Army
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URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/mark-kahanding-package-for-usa-army/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, January 19\, 2025 in person or on Facebook!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nWe are in a liminal state right now as West Hollywood UCC is slowly returning to normal\, but the wildfires in Los Angeles are still actively burning. The Sunset Fire that threatened the church last week has been extinguished and our Church Council has been monitoring the air quality levels for the past several days. The air quality has been consistently safe\, so the church has been aired out and our Council allowed the building be reopened\, so Giselle and I returned this past week. \nThis Sunday\, January 19\, 2025 we are planning on worshiping in person\, barring any additional disasters. Our Council is encouraging people to wear masks as they desire for their own comfort and safety. \nPlease CLICK HERE to join us on Facebook. \nWe will also have Bible Study on Monday evening at 6 PM and plan to return to our regularly-scheduled activities. \nBear in mind\, however\, that the Palisades\, Eaton\, and Hurst fires in Los Angeles are still actively burning. The Altadena fire has left devastation that will take years of rebuilding to overcome. \nIn the past week I have met twice with Rev. Rachael Pryor\, the Conference Minister of our Southern California Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ\, Rev. Katie Howe of our National UCC Disaster Ministries\, and with many of the other clergy in the Los Angeles area\, including Rev. Paul Tellström of Altadena United Church of Christ. \nWe have repeatedly learned that the number of people simply wanting to check in\, ask for updates\, and offering to help is overwhelming and making it difficult for those affected to deal with their own safety and mental health. One minister received over 400 text messages and Facebook messages in a single day that all required a response. When people didn’t get a timely response\, many texted back asking why the delay\, which brought the total to 600+ messages. For someone who is in an emergency shelter\, grieving\, suffering from smoke inhalation\, and has lost everything\, this creates a stressful\, impossible situation. Please be patient and know that your help and offers of support and concern will be needed and appreciated but many folks can’t help you coordinate that right now. \nI have let the minister of Altadena UCC know that we at WeHo UCC are here for them in whatever way we can be of support or service\, but that he doesn’t have to respond until and unless he thinks of something we can help with. He thanked us\, and now we will patiently and graciously wait until called. \nAlso\, most of the work and help will be needed weeks or months from now\, long after the crisis has faded from the news. West Hollywood UCC is committed to the long-term recovery efforts and I will let you know how we can help in the upcoming months. \nThe UCC Disaster Ministries has put out a national appeal for recovery funds\, and those will be managed by our SCNV conference\, who is working directly with affected churches\, evacuees\, and reputable organizations to get them what they need. Click here if you want to donate to that fund which will stay local and be administrated by local UCC churches in LA County who are on the ground helping with the recovery efforts. \nRight now what people need most is fairly-priced\, temporary (1-3 years) housing. We are already seeing landlords raise their rents in anticipation of evacuees having no other choice. Bear in mind that if someone has lost their home or place of business\, there may be no going back\, and they will be relocating permanently\, or perhaps for years if they are waiting to rebuild. If you know of a fairly-priced housing option for evacuees\, let me know so we can get it to people who need it. You can always call or text me at 323-793-9059. \nLast week the air quality near/in the church was not at levels safe enough to gather in person\, so we were not able to assemble sack lunches. Food for our homeless neighbors is an acute need\, so if you are free\, please plan on helping assemble sack lunches after worship (12:30 PM) this Sunday\, January 16th. If you would like to contribute to the lunches\, we can always use non-perishable\, easy-to open (pop-top)\, nutritious food. Cans of chili\, protein-rich soups\, beef ravioli\, tuna fish\, fruits\, vegetables\, granola bars\, and bottles of water are all in constant demand and can be dropped off at the church generally during regular business hours. Please call or text me at 323-793-9059 first to make sure someone is there to let you in before you arrive to drop off donations. Our youth also go shopping for the lunches every month and you can contribute to the grocery fund here. \nSAVE THE DATE: Our 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. \nI will look forward to seeing you all this Sunday. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-january-19-2025-in-person-or-on-facebook/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
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SUMMARY:Pastor's Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Wildfire Updates – West Hollywood UCC
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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-4/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Christmas Decorations
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SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, January 5\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nI hope this note finds you all well as we begin the new year together. In the Christian calendar\, Christmas lasts until January 6\, the twelfth day after Christ’s birth\, when the magi came to deliver gifts. So this Sunday we will be reading about the magi following the star and the enormous amount of political upheaval they caused on their journey. \nAfter worship I am planning to take down all of the beautiful Christmas decorations in the church and pack them away for next year. I will be grateful for anyone who is willing to help me. \nI want to take a moment as we start the new year to thank everyone for all their hard work\, love\, prayers\, and donations in 2024. We accomplished a lot\, and we did it together. I am looking forward to 2025 with all of you. \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-january-5-2025/
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SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-5/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20240906T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T065250Z
UID:8557-1735410600-1735421400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:The Let My People Show
DESCRIPTION:December 28\, 2024 – The Let My People Show last show of the year. You won’t want to miss it! Join us for our end-of year fundraiser\, cocktails in the courtyard (6:30 PM) and a fabulous lineup of comics at 7:30 PM. THIS FINAL SHOW OF 2024 WILL BE DONATION ONLY – NO NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/the-let-my-people-show-9/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241220T065936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T065936Z
UID:8696-1735059600-1735063200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please join us for Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at 5 PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-for-lessons-and-carols-on-christmas-eve-at-5-pm/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241220T063846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063846Z
UID:8693-1734865200-1734868800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 22!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThis past week we packed our 500th Sack Lunch to be distributed to the homeless who come to our gates. At the beginning of the year\, we came up with this goal together\, launched in February 2024\, and with the help of many hands – and the grace of God – we achieved it together. I am particularly heartened by our youth who did so much work – Janette for her leadership and Kamila and Mavery for going on so many shopping trips and doing so much heavy lifting. Our youth planned the meals\, loaded the carts\, did all the math when shopping in enormous quantities\, and hefted the food into cars and into the church month after month. \nIn the Gospel of Matthew\, Jesus describes those who fulfill God’s purpose and vision\, “for I was hungry and you gave me food\, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink\, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…Truly I tell you\, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family\, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:35\, 40) \nOur Mission Statement is simple: “No Condemnation here! We are a Loving Community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice.” \nWe have built relationships with the people who come to our gates. Giselle and I know many of them by name\, because we took the time to ask. Many of the folks have shared their stories with us\, and because of our relationship with CIRCLE and the Hollywood Food Coalition we have been able to refer the people who wanted it to housing services. \nBut there are many more who we have helped to find jobs\, given a warm winter cap\, supplied feminine products\, outfitted with badly-needed clothes or shoes. But we also talk with them\, offer them a cup of coffee\, invite them to worship\, bless them as they leave\, and tell them we’re glad to see them. Some were homeless\, some were unemployed\, some were just very old and on a tight budget that didn’t quite stretch to the end of the month. But they all left with a nutritious and delicious meal knowing that they were welcome. \nAs Christ’s body\, with God’s help we strive to embody Christ’s spirit and justice. Not just in our words\, but in our daily actions. I feel so blessed and grateful to be part of such a spirit-filled\, active church. It feels good to support the church financially and to drop my checks into the plate every week because I know it is used to fulfill our mission in a real and tangible way every single day. I see the results in the faces of people we are helping every single day. \nAs we head into Christmas week\, I wish you all a blessed holiday filled with love and justice and God’s abiding grace. Please see below for all of our upcoming events and activities. \nPlease join us for Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve at 5 PM. I will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-22/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4th-sunday-of-advent.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241127T235455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T235455Z
UID:8664-1734865200-1734868800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Children’s Choir
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/christmas-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/2024/11/Children-Choir.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Abulencia":MAILTO:office@wehoucc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241213T191338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T191338Z
UID:8691-1734548400-1734552000@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/prayer-group-3/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/prayer-zoom-meeting.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241212T225601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T225601Z
UID:8689-1734372000-1734377400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:This Monday we will be gathering for Bible Study and continuing to put the Bible in perspective. We will dig into the story of Abraham and Isaac\, one of the most terrifying and misunderstood stories in the Bible. People have long wondered how to make sense of this story\, but when we put it into its context it reveals God’s plan for peace and an end to violence. Join us on Monday at 6 PM in-person on via Zoom to learn more.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-study-11/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BIBLE-STUDY-CLASS.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241205T231238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T224757Z
UID:8672-1734264000-1734271200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Help Feed The Homeless
DESCRIPTION:December 15 immediately following worship – The youth will be shopping for the Sack Lunch Program in December and then ASSEMBLING the lunches when they return around 1:30 PM. We will need all hands on deck!
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/help-feed-the-homeless/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Shopping-Next-Trip-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241212T225200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T225200Z
UID:8687-1734264000-1734267600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Care Team
DESCRIPTION:The Care Team meets this Sunday 12/15 after worship to sign and send out birthday cards to all of our members and Christmas Cards for our out-of-towners. If you would like to help\, join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship. All supplies are provided! For more info\, please contact Tere Riordan.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/care-team/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Care-team-cards.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241212T220812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T220812Z
UID:8681-1734260400-1734271200@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Please Join Us This Sunday\, December 15!
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends in Christ\, \nThank you to Rev. Lisa and everyone who led worship last Sunday while I was out of town\, and to Giselle who hosted Bible Study on Monday night. I am so grateful to our wonderful team! \nAlso\, an extra special thank you to Josh Benson-Merron and all of his students for their wonderful music last Sunday. We collected $230 in donations for the Sack Lunch Program. See below for photos of this wonderful event. \nThis week we are reading one of the best-known passages of the Bible from the first chapter of the Gospel of John. Our theme this Advent is Emmanuel – God With Us\, and this is the third Sunday of Advent\, traditionally Love Sunday. How does the Gospel of John tie God With Us to Love and continue to speak to us today? We invite you to join us on Sunday to find out. \nThis Monday we will be gathering for Bible Study and continuing to put the Bible in perspective. We will dig into the story of Abraham and Isaac\, one of the most terrifying and misunderstood stories in the Bible. People have long wondered how to make sense of this story\, but when we put it into its context it reveals God’s plan for peace and an end to violence. Join us on Monday at 6 PM in-person on via Zoom to learn more. \nSAVE THE DATE \nDecember 24: Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service begins at 5 PM \nFellowship opportunities \nThe Knitting Ministry gathers for potluck brunch and crafting from 9 AM to Noon on December 14 and every second Saturday of the month. Bring your own project or use our yarn and knitting needles to get started! \nDecember 20 is the deadline for our Memorial Poinsettia Donations. Please let Tom Droney know your donation and who you would like to honor so that we can prepare our memorial slides and program before December 22. \nDecember 28\, 2024 – The Let My People Show last show of the year. You won’t want to miss it! Join us for our end-of year fundraiser\, cocktails in the courtyard (6:30 PM) and a fabulous lineup of comics at 7:30 PM. THIS FINAL SHOW OF 2024 WILL BE DONATION ONLY – NO NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS! \nEvery Sunday – Fellowship Hour after worship. We are always looking for people who would like to host. This means bringing some snacks\, getting to church a little early to set up and get the coffee going\, and then tidying up afterwards. If you would like to volunteer\, please contact Marlene Light. \nYouth opportunities \nDecember 15 immediately following worship – The youth will be shopping for the Sack Lunch Program in December and then ASSEMBLING the lunches when they return around 1:30 PM. We will need all hands on deck! \nDecember 22 – Our Christmas Children’s Choir will be helping to lead worship. If your child would like to participate\, please contact our Music Director\, Mark Abulencia. \nService Opportunities \nDEADLINE EXTENDED: December 20 is the new deadline for donating to the Mark Kahanding care package. West Hollywood UCC will put them in a box and pay the postage if you can get us the items! Mark Kahanding is one of our beloved members and is currently deployed in Syria. We are putting together a Christmas box of wish-list items for him and his unit. They are asking for the following\, and I’ve included links if you want to order them online and have them sent directly to the church. It’s also OK if we get more of what has already been donated! Don’t be afraid to give more if you would like. \nLetters – Join us this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall to sign cards and write letters! \nPillow blankets \nHygiene products \nInstant Noodles  DONATED \nCanned fruits and vegetables DONATED \nCarpet DONATED \nTape DONATED \nFor more information\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nThe Care Team meets this Sunday 12/15 after worship to sign and send out birthday cards to all of our members and Christmas Cards for our out-of-towners. If you would like to help\, join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship. All supplies are provided! For more info\, please contact Tere Riordan. \nSpiritual Growth Opportunities \nBible Study every Monday at 6 PM in the Fellowship and via Zoom. Feel free to bring snacks to share or a brown bag dinner. For more information\, please contact Pastor Tracy \nEvery Wednesday at 7 PM via Zoom – Our Prayer Group meets for prayer\, devotionals\, check-ins\, and fellowship. All are welcome. \nBeginning December 1 – Advent Devotionals are available. Printed devotionals are available at the back of the sanctuary from Tom\, with a suggested donation of $6. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can also purchase an electronic version for $3 directly from Pilgrim Press. \nWe will look forward to seeing you there! \nMany blessings\, \nPastor Tracy \n 
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/please-join-us-this-sunday-december-15/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241129T001216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T001216Z
UID:8668-1734166800-1734177600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Knitting Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/knitting-ministry-8/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/knitting-slide-december-14.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241211T014051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T014051Z
UID:8679-1733817600-1735664400@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Sack Lunch Program
DESCRIPTION:Thank you\, Josh Benson-Merron and students for a beautiful piano recital! \nWe raised $230 for WeHo UCC’s Sack Lunch Program \nClick here to donate
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/sack-lunch-program-5/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241112T223419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T223419Z
UID:8626-1733767200-1733772600@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Bible in Perspective - Monday Nights at 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, \nI hope this note finds you well. Last week we finished up our series on the Clobber Texts\, and the students decided they wanted to continue meeting on Monday nights to keep exploring scripture. They came up with a ton of questions that we will tackle in upcoming weeks\, such as: \n– How did the American Church get Christianity so wrong? \n– What does the Bible say about disabilities and healing with prayer? How do we reconcile that with modern medicine? \n– What were Luther’s 99 Treatises all about\, and how has that shaped modern Christianity? \n– What is the basic timeline of Biblical HIstory? \n– Beauty and the wisdom literature in the Bible that talks about nature \n– Why is King David so revered when he behaved so badly? \n– Are there other entities and stories in the Bible that are not really what we have been told? \n– Creationism vs. Evolution \n– What are the canons and how did they get to be the way they are? Will there ever be a third cannon? \n– What are the ancient\, sacred covenants? What is a covenant\, anyway? \n– Are there parts of the Bible that are missing? Who chose what went into the BIble as it is\, and how did they choose? \n– Why do we have so many denominations\, and how did they all get created? \n– How do we reconcile “church law” with “state law?” \n– How do we reconcile “pure doctrine” with “realistic daily practice”? \nDo you have questions or passages that you would like to explore in an upcoming class? I’d love to hear from you. You can email me back at this address\, or call or text me any time at 323-793-9059. \nYou can use the same Zoom link that you have used thus far\, and you should already have received an email from Zoom with the link and all the dates for the upcoming classes. \nDo you have a friend that would be interested in any of these? They can register here. \nI’ll always look forward to hearing from you. \nMany blessings\, \nRev. Tracy Kariya
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/bible-in-perspective-monday-nights-at-6-pm-4/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BIBLE-STUDY-CLASS.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241205T231923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T231923Z
UID:8674-1733673600-1733680800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Piano Reception in the Sanctuary featuring the students of Josh Benson-Merron
DESCRIPTION:December 8 at 4 PM – Piano Reception in the Sanctuary featuring the students of Josh Benson-Merron. Reception to follow.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/piano-reception-in-the-sanctuary-featuring-the-students-of-josh-benson-merron/
LOCATION:WeHo UCC Sanctuary\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233233
CREATED:20241127T224713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T233007Z
UID:8659-1733659200-1733662800@wehoucc.org
SUMMARY:Birthday Cards
DESCRIPTION:December 8 after worship in the Fellowship Hall – Care Team meets to sign cards.
URL:https://wehoucc.org/event/birthday-cards/
LOCATION:WeHo Fellowship Hall\, 7350 Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90046\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wehoucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Care-team-cards-1.jpg
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