January 5: Goals and Resolutions 

An open discussion in the Friendship Hall will be hosted by Howard Richman. People make New Year’s resolutions because the start of a new year signifies a fresh beginning: It provides a psychological “clean slate” to set goals for personal improvement, often focusing on areas they want to change or enhance in their lives, like health, relationships, or career with the motivation to start anew and achieve positive outcomes throughout the coming year.This is often referred to as the “fresh start effect.” Presented by Howard Richman, lay leader

 

January 12: 10 a.m. [CHANGE IN SCHEDULE]

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In light of the uncertainty our region is facing, our planned in person service for this Sunday January 12, will be postponed. Members of the UU Church of the Verdugo Hills are invited to join in virtual fellowship with Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church at 10a.m. An email will be sent to the membership with the Zoom link. Please let us know any questions and we look forward to being together on Sunday.

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January 12: The Mysterious History of Magic [POSTPONED]

In this recorded message we will learn about the fascinating history of the magical arts through time: its ancient origins, its development in various civilizations, its complex relationship with early spiritual practices, and its legacy kept alive by various secret societies throughout the centuries.

 

January 19: Paganism

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Andrew Grygus will give us a look into Paganism: its history, how it is a world view rather than a religion by the traditional definition and organization, its various sects and practices, and how spirituality and the afterlife are seen. Andrew Grygus is a Non-Theist Pagan.

 

January 26: Blessings in Disguise: My Disney Story 

Debbie DelMar is a retired Disney executive and attorney. She'll reflect on her early Disney career as a Walt Disney Imagineer -- how she received blessings but they were in disguise and did not reveal themselves until later. Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.