For me, the many spiritual goals can be reduced to two. All that we strive for are contained in these… Read more Connection and Freedom
Author: Rick
My life-long passion is in the arts: music, theater, visual arts, and literature. I graduated from Cal Arts in 1985 with a degree in music composition. After a career in Human Resources with the AIDS Project Los Angeles and as a parish minister for Unitarian Universalist churches in the Los Angeles area, I retired in 2025 and pursued my artistic work: drawing, painting, composing, and creative writing.
Goodbye
Worship TomorrwI will be preachingLynelle Wise is our Worship Associate.Music from Francisco and a children’s story from Naomi Town Hall… Read more Goodbye
Crisis Mode
Termite TentingThe church has been fumigated for termitesShould be taking down the tents today Montesorri SchoolMaking Plans to re-open June… Read more Crisis Mode
Freedom
Termite TentingThe church is being fumigated for termitesTaking advantage of the church being closedThe process takes three daysWe will have… Read more Freedom
Better and Worse
BudgetBoard Approved last nightRequest at the Town Hall Council, May 28Approved at Congregational Meeting, May 31 Montesorri SchoolMaking Plans to… Read more Better and Worse
Creative and Adaptable
Board Meeting Tonight Last meeting of this Board New Trustees elected on May 31 Review and approve budget Other agenda… Read more Creative and Adaptable
Endurance and Creativity
BudgetMoving forwardBoard will review and approve, Tuesday, May 19Approved budget will be presented to congregation, May 31 for final vote… Read more Endurance and Creativity
Me and We
Facebook Live May 14, 2020 Good afternoon, I hope you’re doing well Importance of staying connected Live message Tuesday through… Read more Me and We
Comfort Me
BudgetFinance Committee will present to the Board, Board will review and approve, Tuesday, May 19Approved budget will be presented to congregation,… Read more Comfort Me
Grieving
BudgetGreat meeting on Saturday (Budget Hearing)Over 40 people attendVery thorough presentationAnswered a ton of questionsCollected ideas and feedbackFinance Committee continued… Read more Grieving