Letters from a Glass House

Join us for Diwali; India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.

Join us for this joyous special 25th Anniversary episode celebrating the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice! The service features special guest Rev. Susanne Nazian, and a Salute to the UUCOV Pioneers!

It is worth living today because the eternal tomorrow is so much brighter. We all desire to feel the present of Hope, a feeling of expectation and a feeling of trust. Hope is serving the hopeless. When do we start the process of feeling or feeding Hope, to serving ourselves or others? The answer is NOW!

1 in 10 Americans has a substance abuse problem. Come an explore faith as part of the journey out of addiction

Unitarian Universalism doesn’t come with a holy book or creed. Today we’re going to talk about building religion and having it your way.

You can’t always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need. We are not free until everyone is free- this service explores privilege and loss.

With special guest speaker Rev. Allison Moore. Rev. Alison Moore left her conservative Swedenborgian roots in her mid-life to seek ordination with the liberal Swedenborgians. She has been deeply interested in the intersection between religion and psychiatry for most of her life. After many years in different pastoral settings, Alison now teaches spiritual transformation through clutter-clearing, a...

Home is where your heart is; it’s a place that waits for you to discover it. Come and be welcome, and let’s talk together about the homes we make for ourselves and others as we journey through life. This service is based on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles. 

The holiday of Mawlid celebrates and commemorates the birth of the prophet Mohammed. Join us for this joyous festival service!

The song "The Call" is a gorgeous and heart-felt musical tribute to love, faith, resilience, and the human spirit in the wake of the 9/11 WTC attacks.  Words & Music by Venice’s own, Karen Benedetto .  Performance by NY artist, Marieann Meringolo.  Video available https://youtu.be/yhj-mA1gOAg

What happens when we awaken from a long, dark, difficult dream? Featuring guest speaker Kathy Avery

Working 9-5, what a way to make a living… or not. How are we called to create radical inclusion, when the top 0.01% of America owns more wealth than the bottom 90%? How do class and wealth intersect with religion? Come and explore this important topic. 

Jody M. Luna, Ed. D., M.Arch., an educator, designer, and permaculturist, will be discussing permaculture design and how we can incorporate its ethics and principles into the social aspect of our lives.

In Acts 22 of the Christian bible, Paul is spared a beating by Roman soldiers because he declares himself to be a Roman citizen.  The Roman commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship,” to which Paul replied, “But I was born a citizen.”   In his sermon, Dr. McMillan helps us understand the importance of this passage in ancient times, as well as its relevance in the present.  Dr...

It's far easier for us to ask questions than to answer them. But some of those "impossible questions" answer more about us than we realize.

Finding a physical space where you can feel calm and relaxed is essential. This service addresses our human need for place; micro-spaces which let us soothe our hearts and center our minds

What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and how are we called to live our values as citizens of this county? Does it matter if we've got "God on our side"? This podcast begins with Marianne Koerner's solo performance of Dylan's "With God on Our Side"

Join Dave Williams for a look at fascism, it's place in history, and it's role in modern America

Any fertile man has the potential to father offspring, but it takes real guts to be a dad. Join UUCOV for this warm and welcoming Fathers Day service

Sometimes friends, family, fun, and shared philosophies are what it is all about. Join us for this warm look at finding joy and support in our daily lives.

What does it mean to be truly beautiful, and how can we approach transient beauty as a spiritual practice in a violent world?

 Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw in a service which examines the fire that sends us into the world, and the ethic which fuels it

Please join us for this warm service celebrating the mothers , and moms, mamas, and nanas who made us who we are today.

A fascinating look at neurodiversity and cultural inclusion

Come and explore what makes us all one, with special pulpit guest Dennis Higdon!