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
Choir
​Chronic Illness Support Group
Council Conversations
Death Cafe
EvenSong
Karaoke Night
​Huntington and Descanso Garden Outings
Learning Garden​
Lunch Bunch
Movie Club
​Vegan Supper Club
Video Discussion Group
Wondering Over Wine

Learning Garden

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

Sing with Throop Choir!

Rehearsals Begin in September.
​ Thursday nights at 7pm and 
Sunday mornings at 10am.

Book Club
Every Thursday at 5pm in Fireside Room

Listening and Storytelling:
​A Practice of Connecting to Yourself, Others and Nature
First Tuesdays at 7pm

Death Cafe

EvenSong
First Wednesdays at 7pm

Movie Club
  "Brooklyn" - Oct. 8, 2019
  "The American President" - Nov 12, 2019
  "Stand By Me" - Dec. 10, 2019
  "The Boy in Stripped Pajamas" -
                                                     Jan. 14, 2020
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Vegan Supper Club
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Video Discussion: "Great ideas: Philosophy"
Sunday mornings, 9-9:45am, Fireside Room

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!