Sunday Services 9:30 am, In-Person or Zoom
1112 S Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Both the USA and The Netherlands have an important recognition of individual rights. The USA in the declaration of independence and constitution and The Netherlands in the constitution of 1814. After some historic perspective I will talk about the current day situations and the challenges in each society. I will end with a hopeful view … Continue reading Civil rights in the USA and The Netherlands
Riya Suising (she/her) has been publicly identified as a transgender woman over the years. She will share tidbits from her journey around her identity, and will explore with the audience key issues we all face today, as we discover more people around us identifying as non-binary, or at least questioning gender identity as it pertains … Continue reading Does Gender Matter
From Samhain and Día de los Muertos to All Saints and All Souls, traditions around the world hold that at this time of year the veil between the living and the dead grows thin. This Sunday we’ll explore what these traditions teach us and reflect on the power of naming the ancestors who shaped us. … Continue reading The Veil
Witches, ghosts, and skeletons…oh my! Where do our Halloween traditions come from? Just before the trick-or-treaters come knocking, we’ll explore the spiritual origins of today’s modern Halloween. Feel free to dress in costume as you are willing and able. 👻 Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One … Continue reading [Spooky] Halloween Origins 🎃
Right after the service on October 18, Rabbi Moshe is heading to the airport and traveling to Israel on a peace mission led by two peace activists who co-authored the book “The Future Is Peace.” People say that they are naive–but the authors counter by saying that those who think war can bring peace, are … Continue reading There is Nothing More Courageous Than Making Peace
Climate change is having serious effects on increasing numbers of people, particularly poor people living close to the sea. However, in US politics climate change is often said to be a hoax. Unitarians are committed to justice based on truth, and in the case of climate change, the most important truths are established by science, … Continue reading Climate Truth, Science and Justice
The universe we can see runs on about a dozen fundamental laws, covering things like motion, relativity, electromagnetism and thermodynamics. But recently, a new fundamental law of the Universe has been proposed, informally called Time’s Second Arrow. This law postulates an inherent creative force in the Universe. In this service I will discuss the Unitarian … Continue reading Time’s Second Arrow
There is a new UU hymnal! But it’s not a printed book; it is a “virtual hymnal” with over 100 new songs and more to come in the future. We will learn more about it and sing some of the new songs together. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 958 … Continue reading The virtual hymnal, “Sing Out Love”
The Unitarian Universalist Water Communion represents the renewal of community bonds at the start of the church year. The design of this September’s service bubbled up from many sources in our congregation, including children and youth who crafted a ritual around the theme, “Everyone Makes a Difference.” As is traditional, participants may bring a small … Continue reading Water Communion
Every year, we have several chances to start fresh, change habits, let go, and bring ourselves into the present. Our needs, and those of our loved ones, count on us being present. What enlivens you and refreshes your creative, loving presence? Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 … Continue reading Transitions – Starting Fresh While In The Midst Of It All
