The Church In Ocean Park

Black History Month at the Church in Ocean Park! 10:15am every Sunday and everyone is welcome~

This is tonight! Friday night at 7pm Hope you can join us!

Picture from 6 years ago, the Church in Ocean Park participated in a Black Lives Matter protest in the Promenade, Santa Monica. Fighting Racism is ongoing and vital. People's lives depend on whether or not we give up. We aren't giving up!

This Morning, January 31st, at 10:15am, "Be Quiet" with Rev. Joseph Hepburn. We hope you'll join us. Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595795591

CRJ Workshop is NOT the first Sunday of the month. In Feb we will meet on February 21st! Registration link below.

COMMITTEE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE : 2 upcoming events for antiracists Due to the Superbowl on Feb. 7th and Valentines Day Feb. 14th, the CRJ workshop for Feb. will be held on Sun., the 21st of February. The title is IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS : EMPOWERING THE BLACK FAMILY and we will have a panel from the LA Black Mental Health Task Force. Save the date more details coming. 2. Community Social Justice Book Discussion: White Fragility: Why It’s so Hard for White Pe...ople to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo Thursday, February 18 / 4:00 to 5:30 p.m./ Register at the link below Part of a series of Social Justice Book Discussions, this program is presented by the Library in partnership with the City Manager’s Office. Robin DiAngelo’s groundbreaking book explores the counterproductive reactions white people have, when discussing racism, that serve to protect their positions and maintain racial inequality. Read the book and join the conversation. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZEudOCgrzkpG9TVKTJCkRIQ2EWhmIFMC The book is available online for free at SMPL.org

Bodhi Day Sunday, Dec 6, 10:15am. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595795591

This video highlights some events and programs (not all of them!) that the Church in Ocean Park sponsors

Celebrating Bodni Day this Sunday, Speaker: Reverend Ko'e Umezu MUSIC by: Dr. Kim Harris; Louise Dobbs, Music Director; and special musical guests, Joselyn and Don Advent Candle Lighters: Yoni and Ayanna Parker Host: Lauren Leslie... Reverend Ko’e Amy Umezu (she/her/hers) has been the assistant minister and community outreach coordinator of the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple since August 2020. She received her first level ordination in July 2019 from the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha tradition in Kyoto, Japan. Rev. Ko’e is currently enrolled in the Institute of Buddhist Studies and hopes to receive a Masters in Buddhist Studies in 2022, and go back to Kyoto to receive her second level ordination. In her spare time, Rev. Amy enjoys reading comic books, drawing, and watching reruns of Law & Order and The Golden Girls. Since shelter-in-place has started, she has discovered that she also enjoys baking desserts to share with friends and relatives. Our services are interactive through Music, Community Sharing time & Zoom chat. This week's host & welcome from: Lauren Leslie Advent Candle Lighting: Yonathan Parker and Ayanna Parker MUSIC by: Dr. Kim Harris; Louise Dobbs, Music Director; Special Music: Joselyn and Don Joselyn and Don explore the crossroads of modern folk and soul through evocative songs planted firmly in American roots. Their debut album, Soar, takes the listener on an emotional journey through innocence lost to wisdom, and dreams deferred for something better. Joselyn’s soulful voice recalls both Laura Nyro’s soaring tones and Emmylou Harris’ country folk, while Don’s guitars play duet partner, at turns embodying outlaw twang, plaintive blues, and muscular rock. The music of Soar is essentially an acoustic duo, enhanced with lush textural layers and unexpected instrumentation, bringing to mind the fluid genre-hopping of artists like Yola and Michael Kiwanuka. Join Zoom Church by Computer *how to use Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595795591 One tap mobile +16699006833,,82595795591# Join Zoom Church by Phone Dial: +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 825 9579 5591Celebrating Bodhi Day Buddha's Wish for All Beings with Reverend Ko'e Umezu

Yoga and Social Justice !!

Animal Blessing Day tomorrow... in your own home! Join us on zoom and hear amazing music from the Magpies too!

1) COMMITTEE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE PRESENTS: CRJ Book Discussion Sunday, December 6 @ 6:30-8PM via Zoom... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82647037502 A one-time Courageous Conversation about White Fragility, based on the book by Robin D’Angelo. Facilitated by Rev. Janet Gollery McKeithen (one of the co-founders of CRJ and a steering committee member from the beginning). You are welcome to this discussion, whether or not you’ve read the book. This discussion is open to all people, white and non-white alike. Janet is also the minister of Church in Ocean Park, a member of the Santa Monica Bay Human Relations Council, and the President of the Santa Monica Area Interfaith Council.

We are more active than ever, though all online! Our anti-racism advocacy has expanded. Our Encouragement Group (for people experiencing loss) is reaching more people. Our interfaith services are more diverse, with people from across the county. Our calling campaigns and our advocacy for and with people with disabilities, people who are lgbtqia+, people experiencing poverty, etc has grown exponentially. And we have found new ways to support and care for the community during times of isolation and change. All while experiencing our own loss of about $10,000 per month, due to the pandemic. We appreciate your support, Please share with your friends and family. Little bits really add up! https://www.facebook.com/donate/402747357446012/10225720366814728/

The Church in Ocean Park is reassessing how best to carry on our mission during this new time. We don't want to lose what we are doing well, but it also is time to do some additional new things. (And to do "old" things in new ways!) We need your voice. No matter how closely or loosely you associate with the Church in Ocean Park, you are invited to fill out this survey. Even if you've never come in to the building on HIll street, we hope you will fill this out. Thank you! https://forms.gle/Xqg84hW2Cfi6FrPX9

First Sunday in Advent with Dr. Kim Harris this morning at 10:15am. Join Zoom Church by Computer

Interfaith Thanksgiving on Zoom 10 am Thursday https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85700390204

During this time of change, the Church in Ocean Park is assessing where we are, so that we can make plans for the future based on reality. We want your input. If you feel connected in any way, to the Church in Ocean Park, please fill out this survey. It doesn't matter why you feel connected or whether you've ever been to the building on Hill street. Your opinion is vital! Thank you so much for being a part of continuting the mission of the Church in Ocean Park: which, in part, is to help create a more beloved community and world.~ Your input helps!

Zara Alvarez was shot dead in the street for working for the vulnerable in the Philippines. Our US Tax dollars funded her murders and many others. If you'd like to help stop this, email me at [email protected]

What's on your mind? Want to discuss it with a new group of people? Or want to meet some new people? You're invited to Rotating Rooms today at 7pm.

"Dismantling Racism" Topic for this Sunday at 10:15 am the Church in Ocean Park on Zoom. Bob Gordh, speaking. With Dr. Kim Harris, Kathleed Benjamim, Jerry Rubin, Louise Dobbs, Lauren Leslie and more. Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595795591

In case you lost the link for today at 10:15am, here it is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595795591

If you'd like to attend Communitas 2020 today and have not yet purchased tickets, email [email protected] by noon today so we can send you the link to attend and the Program Book. (Also some special info during the Program)

Music on Sunday, June 21st The Church In Ocean Park! Ryder Terry, Kayo Anderson, Dr. Kim Harris and Louise Dobbs, Music Director Here's the link to join us at 10:15am on Sunday https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595795591

Maggie Wheeler, at the Church in Ocean Park this Sunday!

Say her name, Breonna Taylor~ https://www.democracynow.org//sadiqa_reynolds_breonna_tayl

What to meet some people and talk about what YOU want to talk about? Join us on Wednesdays at 7pm. New topics/ New people every week.