Throop Scavenger Hunt! 

All Throop UU members and families are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt of places near and dear to Throop! During the month of May, visit Throop's much-loved locations, take photos, earn points, then submit your photos for a contest. Should you choose to enjoy this whimsy to the fullest, your efforts will be celebrated during our annual meeting on June 5th. You may even win a prize! We ask that you allow us to use your wonderful photos during our annual meeting as well. Good luck, Throopers!

Scavenger Hunt details: 

• Visit the locations listed below during the month of May. Each location has an assigned point value. 
• Take a photo/selfie at each location. 
• Email photos and where they were taken to Teri Trendler (tatrendler@gmail.com) and Greg Cline (throopinterngregory@gmail.com). 
• Submissions must be received by May 31st. 

Locations worth one point each:

• Throop Memorial Garden, site of original Throop Hall
• Current location of Thomas Throop House
  • extra credit/additional point for visiting original location of Thomas Throop House
• First location (building) of the Throop congregation
• Site of Throop's first school, Throop University
• Location of First Universalist Parish of Pasadena

Location worth three points:

• Throop's Tombstone

Location worth five points:

• Going the extra mile - picture at Throop Peak!

Care for Our World at Throop

 Care for mind, body, spirit, heart

At Throop, we believe in exercising our hearts, hands and heads. 

Care for our congregation

Caring for the congregation is more than any one person can do. It takes a village. 

Care for our wider community

We answer the call for social and environmental justice. 

Care for Our Mind, Body, Spirit, Heart Connections

There are so many ways to get involved and care for our mind, spirit, heart and body connections at Throop. Come grow with us!
 
20s & 30s Group
Book Club
​Chronic Illness Support Group
EvenSong
​Huntington and Descanso Garden Outings
Learning Garden​
​Vegan Supper Club
Wondering Over Wine

Learning Garden

Our garden team connects with the earth Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 10am. 

Come Join a Small Group

Small group meetings are happening through out the week.  Join our Throop Check-in with Lynn Sexton on Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm via Zoom

Chronic Illness Support Group

Every other Wednesday, 11am in the Fireside Room

Wondering Over Wine

Second Thursday, 5pm
​at Vinotera on Lake

Lunch Bunch

1st Tuesday, 11:45am at various locations

Care for Our Congregation

Kids Dig In! Coordinating Team
Help coordinate our children's program, which focuses on the 7 UU principles & garden activities

Finance Committee
Help provide financial oversight for the church, including budgeting, planning and reporting

Campus Care-taking Committee
Within the committee, identify and address the physical needs of the building

Sunday Morning Ushers/Greeters
At Sunday service, act as a welcoming congregant to people new to the church and help with the morning collection

Adult Programs Committee
Working within the committee, suggest, develop and implement new programs

Board of Trustees (Elected)
Serve a 3-year term, elected by the congregation at the Annual Meeting: as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Member.

Nominating Committee (Elected)
Serve a 1-year term, elected by the congregation at the Annual Meeting: identify and recruit people to serve on the Board and Endowment Committee.

Endowment Committee (Elected)
Serve a 1-year term, elected by the congregation at the Annual Meeting: ensures the health and stability of our endowment. Meets quarterly and also annually with our financial advisor.

Worship Associates
Work with Reverend Tera to provide worship assistance for guest preachers.

Pastoral Care Team
Requires training with Reverend Tera. Administer support to other congregants in need. 

Care for Our Wider Community

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We answer the call for social and environmental justice and partner with local groups doing important work in our community. 

​Join us!