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Rick Hoyt-McDaniels

Unitarian Universalist Minister

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Columns I write for my church newsletter. Posts since August, 2022 were written for the Unitarian Universalists Church of Studio City. Earlier posts were written for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kern County, Bakersfield (August 2021 to August 2022) under the title, “In Fellowship”, or for the Long Beach Unitarian Universalist Church (January 2018 to June 2020) under the title, “Go Through”.

Balance

Posted on February 15, 2025February 22, 2025 by Rick

As a citizen, I feel a duty to engage in national politics.  I stay informed, but I know there’s little… Read more Balance

Harvest the Power

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Rick

Our first session of Harvest the Power was a great success.  Twenty-One participants learned core theories of personal power and… Read more Harvest the Power

Winter is Here

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Rick

Winter has at last arrived in Southern California.  The weather has been cold as I walk to the church from… Read more Winter is Here

We’ve Got the Power

Posted on January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 by Rick

I want to use my column this week to emphasize that all church members are asked to attend the “We’ve… Read more We’ve Got the Power

Post-Fire Recovery

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Rick

After a devastating week in our city I was pleased that we were spared further destruction this last week.  As… Read more Post-Fire Recovery

Los Angeles Fires

Posted on January 11, 2025January 10, 2025 by Rick

What a disaster we experienced this week.  For some the tragedy is direct and personal.  The loss of a home… Read more Los Angeles Fires

Worship Videos

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Rick

Did you know that all of our worship services are recorded and the videos are posted on our church website?  The… Read more Worship Videos

Healthy Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Rick

Whether you celebrate any or all of the winter holidays, I wish you a joyous, peaceful, beautiful, time.  Let’s have… Read more Healthy Holidays

Celebrate Christmas Eve at UUCSC

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Rick

Our annual Christmas Eve service will begin at 4:30 PM, Tuesday, December 24.  The theme is “A Great Light” and… Read more Celebrate Christmas Eve at UUCSC

Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Rick

I often think that Thanksgiving is the most sacred holiday in the Unitarian Universalist year.  A holiday that celebrates gratitude,… Read more Thanksgiving

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