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Buddhist Fellowship and Vipassana Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sarah Quackenbush or Marvin Benson
This group meets every other Monday evening to meditate together and to have discussion related to Buddhism and meditation. , ...
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Financial Transparency Team Meeting
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This is a regular monthly meeting of the Financial Transparency Team.  Questions?  Contact finance@uucvan.org. , ...
Gathering Wisdom Circle
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Dawenwalker
The Gathering Wisdom Circle is a group meeting where people can learn about the many aspects and kinds of Pagan traditions and thought, and also exchange ideas and experiences regarding their Pagan spirituality. It is for Pagan folks and people who want to learn about Pagan spirituality to see if it resonates with them , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Rental – NW Veg
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
For more information about rentals contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. , ...
Youth Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
This program is for our 6th-12th graders on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Youth visitors are welcome! Youth must be registered for Religious Education at UUCV after their second visit, if they are not already registered. Questions? Contact the Director of Religious Education at dre@uucvan.org. , ...
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
This is the monthly meeting of the pastoral care team. If you’d like to serve the congregation in this way, please email the minister. , ...
Membership Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Membership Committee
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Membership Committee.  Questions? Email membership@uucvan.org. , ...
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UUCV Quilting and Fiber Artists Group
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Robbie Bertram
A chance to spend informal time together, talk, share talent, and work on your own projects. Bring your own materials, supplies, and any snacks you might want.  An ironing board and iron will be provided.  This group meets monthly on the first Thursday. , ...
Executive Team Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Board of Trustees
This is a closed session of the Board of Trustees Executive Team to create the agenda and plan for the upcoming monthly board meeting. , ...
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Allison King
Weekly rehearsal of the UUCV Choir, under the direction of Music Director Allison King. , ...
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Touch of Class Chorale Winter Concert
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Music Director
The Touch of Class Chorale presents its 2025 Winter concert of holiday favorites. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth ages 6-16. Children under 6 are free. A portion of ticket sales will go to support a local charity. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. , ...
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Exploring our Common Themes in 3 Films About Men
9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • UUCV Men's Group
Expand your views of yourself in a learning community of other men. Explore and experience how men have unique ways of being that we can all embody to be our own best man, to be more fully hu-man and alive. Expand your community of friends who talk personality, character development, meaning and modern masculinity. T , ...
Rehearsal for Worship
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a rehearsal of the Unhoused Support team. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Worship Service
9:15 am - 10:15 am
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. , ...
Social Hour
10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Worship Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. During this w , ...
Religious Education (RE) Classes
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
School aged children will start out in the sanctuary for worship.  After the story for all ages, we will sing the children out.  They will walk together to their RE Classes in the other building.  Parent’s please pick up your children after service in their classrooms upstairs. , ...
Social Hour
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Orientation to “Responding to the Anti-Trans Movement” modules
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Beloved Community Work Group
This is an introduction to discussion of the “Responding to the Anti-Trans Movement” modules offered by the Transforming Hearts Collective.  We will be holding discussion groups in January-February. Come if you would like to know if this discussion is for you. , ...
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Young At Heart
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Patty Ingraham and Helen Hewitt
This is a monthly meeting for friendship, support and discussions of life issues, including but not limited to aging.  This group currently is multi-platform and you can join on zoom or in-person.  Contact lifelonglearning@uucvan.org for more information. , ...
Prose, Cons, and Popcorn Group
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Linda Mabry
Our purpose is to deepen our understanding of current and historical events and act on our values in building our beloved community at UUCV and in the wider world.  We’ll schedule a rotation of Non-Fiction and Fiction books along with pertinent presentations and videos.  This is an opportunity to read books explore con , ...
Leadership Discovery and Development Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This is the monthly gathering of the Leadership Discovery and Development team. , ...
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Rental: Celebration of Life of Cathi Simmons
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For questions about rentals, contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. , ...
Acoustic Jam Group
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Clancy Kelly
We are a jam group featuring folk, country, blues and bluegrass music.  All skill levels are invited.  Bring songs to lead and share or play along as able.  We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Ministry Collaboration Team
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
  • Congregational Administrator
The Ministry Collaboration Team helps ensure that we offer quality programs of the church that align with the mission.  They facilitate the development of programs in accordance with the mission for the future of the church.  They help create and sustain congregational leadership and participation through mutual suppor , ...
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Chalice Circle with Sue
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a monthly meeting of our small group ministry program.  Find more information on our website here. , ...
Rental: 49th LD Democrats
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For questions about renting at UUCV contact office@uucvan.org and check out our rental information page. , ...
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Allison King
Weekly rehearsal of the UUCV Choir, under the direction of Music Director Allison King. , ...
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Rental: Friends of Trees
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For more information about rentals, contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. Trees will be in the parking lot starting at 1 pm on Friday.  Event from 7 am – 2 pm on Saturday with a potluck from 10 am – 2 pm in RE Main. , ...
Rental: Baha’i Conference
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For more information about rentals, contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org.   , ...
December Pride Social
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • LGBTQIA Pride Group
Join us at the monthly UUCV LGBTQIA+ Pride social gathering for December to come together and share memories of 2025 as we bring the year to a close and welcome the coming winter as we revel in the warmth of community. , ...
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Rental: Friends of Trees
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For more information about rentals, contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. Trees will be in the parking lot starting at 1 pm on Friday.  Event from 7 am – 2 pm on Saturday with a potluck from 10 am – 2 pm in RE Main. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Global Majority Gathering
9:15 am - 10:15 pm
  • Global Majority
Gathering of congregants who identify as BIPOC. Grow through meaningful shared exploration of being Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color in a white nation, and supporting each other by: recognizing the oppression that exists in our society, mitigating those effects, and striving to equalize power imbalances. , ...
Worship Service
9:15 am - 10:15 am
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. , ...
Social Hour
10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Worship Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. During this w , ...
Religious Education (RE) Classes
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
School aged children will start out in the sanctuary for worship.  After the story for all ages, we will sing the children out.  They will walk together to their RE Classes in the other building.  Parent’s please pick up your children after service in their classrooms upstairs. , ...
Social Hour
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Trimming the Tree
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
Come make some hand crafted Christmas ornaments, hang them on our community Tree in the sanctuary and enjoy baked potato potluck with family and friends! , ...
Dances Of Universal Peace
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Experience joy, peace and live music as we join hands in a circle to be fully guided in simple steps and chants honoring the diversity of multicultural, world spiritual traditions. No experience or partner needed, and everything taught as new each time. Children able to follow instructions are welcome!  We meet monthly , ...
Chalice Circle with Kate
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a monthly meeting of our small group ministry program.  Find more information on our website here. , ...
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Buddhist Fellowship and Vipassana Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sarah Quackenbush or Marvin Benson
This group meets every other Monday evening to meditate together and to have discussion related to Buddhism and meditation. , ...
Chalice Circle with Penny
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a monthly meeting of our small group ministry program.  Find more information on our website here. , ...
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Chalice Circle with Bonnie
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a monthly meeting of our small group ministry program.  Find more information on our website here. , ...
Drumming Circle
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Dawenwalker
The Drumming Circle is a loose drumming session with people who gain spiritual comfort or energy from drumming, rattling, and other percussion instruments. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Chalice Circle with Mark
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a monthly meeting of our small group ministry program.  Find more information on our website here. , ...
Youth Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
This program is for our 6th-12th graders on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Youth visitors are welcome! Youth must be registered for Religious Education at UUCV after their second visit, if they are not already registered. Questions? Contact the Director of Religious Education at dre@uucvan.org. , ...
Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees normally meets every month on the 3rd Tuesdays. All are invited to attend board meetings. , ...
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Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Allison King
Weekly rehearsal of the UUCV Choir, under the direction of Music Director Allison King. , ...
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Beloved Community Work Group
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Beloved Community Work Group
This is the regular meeting of the Beloved Community leadership team.  Reach us at bcwg@uucvan.org if you have questions. We promote UUCV’s work to be fair, just and equitable; to resist racist/oppressive systems; and be characterized by honest, heartfelt and right relationships. , ...
All Ages Game Night
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of board and card games and socializing.  Come for whatever time works for you. We will bring a variety of games.  Feel free to bring a game of your own that you would like to play with new friends and old. To keep things simple, we are asking you bring your own snacks and beverages – for yourse , ...
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Litter Pickers
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Litter Pickup Crew – protect wild animals and our waterways from litter – individuals or families with children 13 and older welcome to join after a little bit of training.  This is part of the Adopt-A-Road program, a Clark County initiative to beautify the roads we travel each day. The 3rd Saturday of the mon , ...
Pageant Rehearsal
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
This is rehearsal for the next day’s worship service pageant. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
Midwinter and Yule Celebration
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Dawenwalker
We will honor the darkness at the shortest day and the return of the light in a rite. Potluck Feast to follow. , ...
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Worship Service
9:15 am - 10:15 am
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. , ...
Social Hour
10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Worship Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. During this w , ...
Religious Education (RE) Classes
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
School aged children will start out in the sanctuary for worship.  After the story for all ages, we will sing the children out.  They will walk together to their RE Classes in the other building.  Parent’s please pick up your children after service in their classrooms upstairs. , ...
Social Hour
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
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Young At Heart
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Patty Ingraham and Helen Hewitt
This is a monthly meeting for friendship, support and discussions of life issues, including but not limited to aging.  This group currently is multi-platform and you can join on zoom or in-person.  Contact lifelonglearning@uucvan.org for more information. , ...
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Worship Associates Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
Worship Associates and Rev. Kathryn meet monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Personnel Committee Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
This is the monthly meeting of the Personnel Committee. , ...
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Poker Night
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for a friendly poker game with good company.  We meet each month on the 4th Friday and welcome new players. , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Worship Service
9:15 am - 10:15 am
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. , ...
Social Hour
10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Worship Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. During this w , ...
Religious Education (RE) Classes
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
School aged children will start out in the sanctuary for worship.  After the story for all ages, we will sing the children out.  They will walk together to their RE Classes in the other building.  Parent’s please pick up your children after service in their classrooms upstairs. , ...
Social Hour
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
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Buddhist Fellowship and Vipassana Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sarah Quackenbush or Marvin Benson
This group meets every other Monday evening to meditate together and to have discussion related to Buddhism and meditation. , ...
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Pride Planning Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • LGBTQIA Pride Group
Monthly gathering of LGBTQIA-identifying members to reflect on recent events and discuss plans for the coming month. Questions?  Email pride@uucvan.org. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Rental – NW Veg
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
For more information about rentals contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. , ...
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UUCV Quilting and Fiber Artists Group
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Robbie Bertram
A chance to spend informal time together, talk, share talent, and work on your own projects. Bring your own materials, supplies, and any snacks you might want.  An ironing board and iron will be provided.  This group meets monthly on the first Thursday. , ...
Executive Team Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Board of Trustees
This is a closed session of the Board of Trustees Executive Team to create the agenda and plan for the upcoming monthly board meeting. , ...
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Allison King
Weekly rehearsal of the UUCV Choir, under the direction of Music Director Allison King. , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Worship Service
9:15 am - 10:15 am
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. , ...
Social Hour
10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Worship Service
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person. During this w , ...
Religious Education (RE) Classes
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
School aged children will start out in the sanctuary for worship.  After the story for all ages, we will sing the children out.  They will walk together to their RE Classes in the other building.  Parent’s please pick up your children after service in their classrooms upstairs. , ...
Social Hour
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  • Coffee Coordinator
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...