Sign up now for a spot in a Connection Circle, our small groups which meet to give us away to get to know each other on a deeper level through sharing and listening.
Our Whole Lives is a series of sexuality education that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture.
Hello from Elizabeth Schwyzer, USSB's Youth Coordinator
Dear friends,
I’m delighted to be joining the USSB staff as Youth Coordinator, and leading the dedicated team that works with our high school group, YRUU. It’s a great privilege to spend time with young UUs, and it’s also just about as fun and rewarding as it gets.
I’ve been involved in teen programs at this congregation since I was in high school myself, and some of my dearest friends today are people I got to know in those incredibly formative years. More recently, as a facilitator and mentor with our Coming of Age Program, I’ve been honored to accompany our 8th graders as they make the transition into high school. All of us who’ve passed through the territory of our teen years know what an exhilarating ride it can be, and how good it is to have friends and allies by our side. That’s what YRUU is all about.
We have an exciting year ahead of us, with an initiation campout at Skofield Park September 3rd, a social justice trip to New Orleans in late March, and plenty of bonding and deepening in between. We’ll kick things off with a get-to-know-you meeting on Sunday afternoon, August 22 from 6-8pm at my house. If you’re going into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this year, I hope you’ll join us.
If you have any questions or just want to chat, you can find me on Facebook, email me at
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, or give me a call.
Yours on the journey,
Elizabeth Schwyzer
Family Fun Nights
Family Fun Night Moves Outdoors! 2nd Friday of the month, 6–8 pm
Our monthly family potluck moves to area parks and beaches to fully enjoy the long days of summer. Join RE families on the second Friday of each month from 6–8 pm for dinner and community. A BBQ will be available if you’d like to bring something to grill for your family. In addition, please bring a dish to share (see the alphabetical assignments for each month below), and plates, utensils and drinks for your family.
August 13: Goleta Beach Park (near the playground) Hosted by the Cable family A-G dessert; H-L main dish: M-Z salads/sides
September 10: Kiwanis Meadows (at Tucker’s Grove)Hosted by the Shorb family (Dogs are welcome to this off-leash dog friendly park!) A-G salads/sides; M-Z main dish; H-L dessert
On the first Friday of each month from October through May, we gather in Jefferson Hall for potluck dinners, games, songs, and crafts. Bring a dish to share, musical instruments, and friends! 6-8 PM.
DeBenneville Pines Cluster Retreat
DeBenneville Pines Cluster Retreat, September 24-26. Join friends from Live Oak, Ventura, and Conejo Valley (Thousand Oaks) congregations in the San Bernadino Mountains, at the foot of San Gorgonio mountain (the highest mountain in Southern California). Activities include canoeing, hiking, swimming, drawing, chatting, smiling, eating, relaxing, walking, meditating, connecting, gaming, puzzle-making, coffee-drinking, nature-watching, singing, worshiping, doing crafts, archery and more. There is no better way to connect with your fellow church congregants than spending a weekend with them. Something for everyone! The relationships developed at DeBenneville Pines will be stronger and deeper when you return to the "real world" - guaranteed. Contact Chris Shorb at at 805 636-6086 or
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. He will also be out on the patio with registration forms on Sundays.
