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Love is the Spirit of this Church, and Service is its Prayer.
WORSHIP SERVICE
"Hanging of the Greens"
Sunday, December 14, 10:50 am, 2025
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister, preaching
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Join us for the annual Hanging of the Greens Service. This all-ages service has us begin together in the sanctuary and then move around the church, decorating garlands and wreaths and making pomanders, learning a winter song, and coming together at the end in that age-old ritual in pre-Christian Europe of bringing evergreens into the winter halls, a reminder that life continues through winter into spring. Come join the fun!
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UPCOMING HOLIDAY SERVICES AT UUSF!
“Hanging of the Greens”
The service will take place on Sunday, December 14, at 10:50 am,
in the Sanctuary and will also be livestreamed. Learn More
“Blue Holiday Service”
Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm, Chapel/Livestream. Learn More
“Hope Through Traditions: An Annual Holiday Pageant”
The service will take place on Sunday, December 21, at 10:50 am,
in the Sanctuary and will also be livestreamed. Learn More
Caroling for a Cause Concert
Monday, December 22, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. Learn More
“Christmas Eve”
Wednesday, December 24, at 4:45 PM, in the Sanctuary
and available via livestream. Learn More
“The Transient and the Permanent in Unitarian Universalism: A Fire Communion”
The service will take place on Sunday, December 28, at 10:50 am,
in the Sanctuary and will also be livestreamed. Learn More
“It’s 2026!”
The service will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:50 am,
in the Sanctuary and will also be livestreamed. Learn More
Explore our YouTube Channel for an array of inspiring music, powerful sermons, and engaging programming that appeals to all interests!
THE FLAME
UUSF Weekly Newsletter
December 10, 2025
The Flame, our weekly newsletter, is published every Wednesday! We cover Sunday services as well as recent UUSF news and upcoming events. On Fridays, we also send a brief email outlining the weekend's events. If you send us an email at flame@uusf.org The Flame will be sent directly to your inbox.
Pod and Country, is an entertaining, magazine-style listening experience where Unitarian Universalist values of democracy, liberty and justice are elevated. Each episode features interviews with leading thinkers, artists and activists interlaced with comedy sketches, music and poetry. Join us to lift and fortify your spirit as we fight against tyranny. The lights are on. Come on in!
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Fireside Room, 12:30pm
🌟 Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? 🌟
Join us this Sunday after the service for an exciting opportunity to dive into the heart of our vibrant community! Whether you're new to Unitarian Universalism or just exploring, we warmly invite you to connect with our welcoming members and discover what makes our congregation truly special.
This is your chance to mingle, ask questions, and uncover the myriad ways you can get involved!
Upcoming! & Watch Now
“It's 2026!”
Sunday, January 4, 10:50 am, 10:50 am, 2026
“The Transient and the Permanent
in Unitarian Universalism: A Fire Communion”
Sunday, December 28, 10:50 am, 2025
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​​​​Amnesty International's annual Write for Rights Campaign!
Sunday Forum, December 28, 9:30 am, 2025
"Christmas Eve"
Wednesday, December 24, 4:45 pm, 2025
“Hope Through Traditions: An Annual Holiday Pageant”
Sunday, December 21, 10:50 am, 2025
“Blue Holiday Service”
Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm, 2025
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"Hanging of the Greens"
Sunday, December 14, 10:50 am, 2025
"The Art of Waiting"
Sunday, December 7, 10:50 am, 2025
"Bread Communion, or Ate, and left no crumbs"
Sunday, November 30, 10:50 am, 2025
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​​​​Lavender Phoenix: Care Not Cops
Sunday Forum, November 30, 9:30 am, 2025
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"The Spiritual Practice of Birding"
Sunday, November 23, 10:50 am, 2025
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CALENDAR
The calendar provides an overview of events happening at the church center. For more details about the events listed, we recommend reviewing the latest edition of the Flame (linked below), where all open events are listed with more information, or to contact our Reservations Manager.
WATCH & LISTEN
While we meet live every Sunday morning at 10:50 am PT, worship certainly isn’t restricted to those moments! Anytime you need a comforting word, a song that will help you with your life, visit our video archives or listen to one of our podcasts.
