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Monte Vista UU

Service Every Sunday -10:30am
Religious Exploration -10:30am
(toddlers through High School)

9185 Monte Vista Avenue
Montclair, California 91763
(3 blocks north of the 10 Freeway)

Contact Us
Phone: (909) 626-0520
Email: minister@montevistauu.org

 

Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation (formerly the First Unitarian Society of Pomona Valley) has been a beacon of liberal religious life in the Pomona Valley since 1888. We are located just east of Los Angeles.We are a progressive community that encourages and supports individual spiritual quests while we work together for social justice.  We cherish the diversity of age, ability, belief, race, ethnicity, country of origin, language, economic status, education, political perspective, gender, sexual orientation or family structure.

We are Freethinker Friendly: we provide a welcoming community for people with atheist, agnostic, humanist , and other non-theistic world views.

We hope you will find a spiritual home with us.

MVUUC has a New Minister – the Rev. Pratima Dharm!

At the special Congregational Meeting after the Worship Service on June 24, the congregation voted 79-3 to call Rev. Pratima Dharm to be our full-time, settled minister.  She has accepted!

The congregation welcomed her return to the sanctuary for the announcement with a verse of “Come Sing a Song with US” followed by a chorus of “Happy Birthday”, since Sunday was Rev. Dharm’s birthday. Rev. Dharm then spoke briefly about her love and hopes for the congregation followed by a ritual of blessing.

Rev. Dharm will be starting her ministry at MVUUC on August 15, 2018.

Rev. Pratima Dharm Photograph

About Me – Rev. Pratima Dharm

Biography – Rev. Pratima Dharm

 

Upcoming Sunday Worship Services

  • Sun
    24
    Feb
    2019

    Why Is It So Hard To Say Sorry?

    Rev. Pratima Dharm

    Forgiveness reminds us to get back into right relationship with those whom we have wronged. The onus is upon those who have wronged or hurt someone and not vice versa. Rev. Dharm will speak on this very human challenge on 24th February.

  • Sun
    03
    Mar
    2019

    The Power of Dreams

    Lay Leader:  Chris Sanchez
    Worship Associate:  Jeanne Coats

    There are many things that motivate us and shape us into the people we are meant to be: love, fear, culture, upbringing, etc.  Today, we examine the powerfully inspirational effects that our dreams have on us, whether they be sweet dreams, nightmares or daydreams.

  • Sun
    10
    Mar
    2019

    (Intl. Women’s Day) ‘Why Are We Talking Justice for Women?’

    Rev. Pratima Dharm

    The International Women's Day is traditionally celebrated on 8 March and calls us today to continue activating the voices from all walks of life to affect the maximum change and transformation in women's lives. Rev. Dharm will speak on this topic in the wake of the global movement for women's rights, equality and justice on 10th March.

  • Sun
    17
    Mar
    2019

    (St. Patrick’s Day) ‘Lucky You, Lucky Me!’

    Rev. Pratima Dharm

    The luck of the Irish is an adage that continues to live on in spirit and in practice in our modern day lives! Rev. Dharm will explore this topic as we celebrate the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day at Monte Vista on 17th March. We also encourage you to bring Irish Soda Bread to share with others after service.

  • Sun
    24
    Mar
    2019

    (Celebrating Color) Title: The Colors of Holi!

    Rev Pratima Dharm

    We will celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi or Colors at Monte Vista on 24th March with a special story, message and rituals on ‘Holi’ to share with the children and adults, helping us embrace our own unique colors that make up the fabric of our Beloved Monte Vista Community! Indian delicacies, Masala Chai or Tea along with a fun play of color, following the service, may bring the child out in you!