Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside - 3525 Mission Inn Blvd, Riverside,
CA 92501 - (951) 686-6515
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.
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
What is the connection between our wellbeing and the natural world? In our increasingly technological world, what are some ways we can bring more of the natural world into our lives? Avery Burrows was born in Long Beach in 1951 and grew up in Seal Beach & Long Beach. He has traveled considerably, is a … Continue reading “The Natural World,” by Avery Burrows
