Unity Spiritual Center Westlake
Welcome to our Spiritual Community
In fashioning words of welcome, I find myself asking, “Well, what would I want to know if I were shopping for a spiritual community?” I hope my questions reflect at least some of yours!
I would want to know that it’s inclusive. I would want to know that my religious affiliation, my lack of religious affiliation, my orientation, my questions, my uncertainties, my history. and my circumstances would find embrace. And USC offers that!
I would want to know that it’s practical. I would want to know that it offers practices to support me in my navigation of life’s circumstances and to support us in living more sustainably, honorably, and peacefully on the planet. And USC offers that!
I would want to know that it’s positive. I would want to know that it offers teachings and interpretations presuming an inherent worth, intrinsic beauty, and expansive potential of life rather than those presuming some inherent flaw. And USC offers that!
I would want to know that it’s reasonable. I would want to know that it aligns with those truths revealed through the disciplines of science, history, sociology, anthropology, and good mental health. And USC offers that!
I would want to know that it’s friendly. I would want to know that it actively reaches across the many ways humanity tends to separate - one from another - with friendship, openness, curiosity, and love. And USC offers that!
And finally, I would want to know that it loves my kids. I would want to know that my children will be encouraged to explore and experience a God of inclusion, possibility, and power in an environment that’s safe, inclusive, affirming, professional, creative, and fun! And USC offers that!
In advance, welcome.
We would be honored to share the journey with you!
Rev. Richard Loren Held, D. Div.
Senior Minister