Speaker: S. Avery Burrows

Avery was born in Long Beach in 1951 and grew up in Seal Beach & Long Beach. He has traveled considerably, and is a student of earth-based traditions. Avery, is deeply involved in social justice issues. He has been a long-time member of UUCR and volunteers his time as our groundskeeper, working with the homeless, maintaining our community garden, & in any capacity where he can assist.

Avery has been a member of our Social Social & Environmental Justice Committee for more than 10 years. He has chaired the Maintenance & Social Events committees, and he served as secretary of the Green Sanctuary Committee. Avery was honored to serve as a General Member on the UUCR Board of Trustees.

“Honoring our Stewardship of Nature,” by Avery Burrows

Service Video As fellow inhabitants of this planet, the earth is our common home. We are temporary residents of this amazing world and partake of its gifts and resources during our stay. What kind of guests should we be? What conditions will we leave behind for future residents? Avery Burrows was born in Long Beach … Continue reading “Honoring our Stewardship of Nature,” by Avery Burrows

“Day of Remembrance,” by Tinka Friend

Service video Many cultures set aside days to remember and honor loved ones who have passed on. Family and friends gather to pay respects and remember those who have died. These include the Mexican Dia de los Muertos and Catholic All Souls’ Day. The past two years have been especially trying as the world struggled … Continue reading “Day of Remembrance,” by Tinka Friend

“Recalling & Connecting With Loved Ones at Samhain,” by Avery Burrows

Service video Samhain (‘Sauin’), meaning “End of Summer,” is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, or the “darker-half” of the year. Samhain celebrates the thinning of the veil between our world and the dead. Traditionally, those who celebrate Samhain welcome those spirits that are crossing into … Continue reading “Recalling & Connecting With Loved Ones at Samhain,” by Avery Burrows