Simi Valley United Church of Christ

05/19/2026

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Many of the writings of Christian contemplatives through the centuries have pointed to a reality beyond describing. Their words are conundrums, canceling eac...

05/11/2026

04/14/2026

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“Water in the Desert”Jim Burklo’s new book, “WATER IN THE DESERT: Progressive Christianity for the Spiritually Thirsty”, officially “launches” this week. He’...

04/14/2026

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In the sacred myth of Easter, Jesus meets his disciples at the shore of the lake where they’ve gone fishing. It isn’t until they pull up a miraculously huge...

04/01/2026

Community Event

03/11/2026

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Feast and Fast

“Feast and Fast”.Lent is often thought of as a time to fast – to give up certain foods or activities in order to sharpen our focus on the meanings of the sea...

03/11/2026

Planet of the Apes

“Planet of the Apes! ” – Our member Steve Hendrickson will preach from the gospel of Matthew: “Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant.” St...

02/18/2026

Sarah Fuller
Sarah is a visual artist living in Ventura, California. She is a linocut printmaker, illustrator and fabric artist.
Sarah explores themes of spirituality, nature, community and social justice, making art that supports people and communities engaged with these experiences. Her art practice is expressed through illustrations, printmaking, workshops, speaking, and community events.
Sarah has had work published in magazines such as The National Catholic Reporter, The Nation, and Geez Magazine, as well as in the Anabaptist Community Bible. She also makes art for nonprofit newsletters and hosts art workshops. She is a Mennonite, has been involved in the Catholic Worker movement for many years, and has a Master of Divinity degree and an MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies.
Her prints and other works will hang on the walls of UCC Simi starting 2/22. Stay after worship for a conversation with her about her art!

11/13/2025

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“A Spiritual Patio Sale”. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus said this in his Sermon on the Mount. Seems like a good message to consider as our church prepares for our 2x/year “patio sale”, eh?

As we empty our garages and attics and bring items for sale at the church on Saturday, Nov 15, let us consider the inner “stuff” of our lives that needs clearing out. What needs recycling or re-purposing, and what do we need to “let go” of altogether?

Jim will get us pondering this question on Sunday!

Mustard Seed for the week of 11/9-15: What in your life needs to be recycled, and what needs to go in the dumpster?

“A Spiritual Patio Sale”. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but store u...

11/12/2025

DATE CHANGE!! Now on Saturday, November 22nd!