Speaker: Manny Espinoza

Day of the Dead Communion

Join us this Sunday at 10 am for a special Day of the Dead Service led by Manny Espinoza. Together, we’ll honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones we’ve lost in a reflective and heartfelt service. You’re invited to bring a photo or small item that reminds you of someone dear to you to share during our time of remembrance. Meet in person at CVUU or online through Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Soul Matters Discussion: Repair

Nov 17th, we will have a soul matters discussion led by Manny Espinoza on Repair A Blessing for Risk-Takers and Failures by Rev. Robin Tanner “Today we share in a blessing for losers, risk-takers, all failures far and wide… Blessed are they who make giant mistakes, whose intentions are good, but impact has injured, who know the hot sense of regret and ask for mercy, for their hearts will know the gift of forgiveness. Blessed are they who have seen a D or an F or C or any letter less than perfect, who are painfully familiar with the red pen and the labels as “less than,” for they know … Continue reading Soul Matters Discussion: Repair

Soul Matters Discussion – Living Love Through the Practice of Invitation

September 14th’s discussion for Soul Matters will be, “Living Love, Through the Practice of Invitation” led by Manny Espinoza. A genuine invitation comes from a place of love. A desire to share a moment, a place, or an experience, with someone you care about. Invitation is not only about the act of inviting, but to authentically invite, is to give a choice. “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Meet in person at CVUU … Continue reading Soul Matters Discussion – Living Love Through the Practice of Invitation