Events for August 2025

Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday we are studying a passage from Matthew, in which John the Baptist asks Jesus whether He is the one they’ve been waiting for. This is a loaded question, and speaks to the great disillusionment of John and the people of Israel at the time. How do we wait and hope when it seems everything…

Dear friends in Christ, The Leviticus passage regarding “if a man lays with another man” is as familiar as it is misused against the LGBTQ+ community. What people often miss are the passages immediately before and after this passage, which gives a very different perspective on what God was forbidding and so angry about. This Sunday we will take a…

Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) is hosting weekly vigils for those taken by ICE. You can find more info at CLUE here Stand in solidarity with the Godmothers of the Disappeared / Ninas de los Desaparecidos as they give voice for those who’ve bene taken by I.C.E. Click here to RSVP and join us Tuesdays in Downtown Los Angeles…

UCC Webinar: Strategies That Meet the Moment During a time in which we are witnessing an unprecedented assault on climate and environmental justice programs at the federal level of government, what strategies and tactics make the most sense for those seeking climate justice? In wrestling with such questions, we can learn from past struggles as well as cleareyed assessments of…

Please join us for our next quarterly public walk at the lovely Providence St. Joseph Medical Center labyrinth from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16th. Details are listed below. There is often street parking, but if not, please park in the hospital garage. The fee is $5 per day. We will be outdoors in a lovely garden…

Membership Class – Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM – 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in joining West Hollywood United Church of Christ, come to the class to learn more. Our by-laws state that anyone who has been attending and donating for a year, and attended a membership class, can be approved by Council to…

Dear friends in Christ, The story of Jesus casting demons into swine is a strange story that raises many questions. Why was there a herd of pigs in Israel? Can people really be possessed by thousands of demons? Did this unbelievable event really happen? This Sunday we will be digging into this scripture and its historical implications. When we unpack…

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Interfaith Learning Opportunities This month CLUE is hosting this as part of the Revolutionary Nonviolent Activism series, rooted in the legacy of Rev. James Lawson—civil rights icon and pioneer of nonviolent resistance. Whether you're standing with workers, protesting unjust policies, or applying nonviolent principles in everyday life, these sessions offer perspectives and practical tools for…

Dear friends in Christ, Mary Magdalene is a figure of great mystery and controversy. She is both judged and revered. As the first evangelist called by Christ, she holds a critical place in history. There is much that we don’t know about her and much that has been made up about her. As Jesus’ designated apostle, the first witness to…

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