"Why Unitarian Universalism Matters": in Person/Online/Podcast Sunday Service
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### Why Unitarian Universalism Matters
Service Led by Rev. Nica Eaton
In a time of growing disconnection, polarization, and spiritual hunger, Unitarian Universalism offers a rare and needed gift: a community rooted in love, belonging, and freedom of belief. Join us as we explore why UUism matters now more than ever, as a faith where people can be fully themselves while deepening connection, purpose, and compassion. This service offers a gentle invitation to live our UU values with integrity, nurturing both personal transformation and a more caring, just world.
The Rev. Nica Eaton serves as minister of Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in California, where she has led a vibrant, love-centered community for nearly a decade. With a background in counseling, coaching, mindfulness and the performing arts, she brings a deeply compassionate and transformative approach to ministry. Having been raised in Germany and the UK, Rev. Nica is currently on sabbatical exploring UU communities across Europe.
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Children and families are welcome at our services! UUFP offers Religious Exploration (RE) for children ages 5-12. This month, after reading the book "Carl and the Meaning of Life" by Deborah Freedman, the children will explore what has meaning for them and what is important. There is a babysitter for younger ones during the service.
All are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service (please bring your own cup). You are also invited to join some of us who go for lunch in a nearby restaurant.
Important Information about Sunday Services:
IN PERSON
Entrance to La Maison Verte courtyard is on rue Diard, the side street to the left. The Gate Code is 0 from 9:30 to 12:30. (Once inside, go down the ramp on the left.)
Address: La Maison Verte, 127 rue Marcadet (at the back of the courtyard) 18th Arrd't. Métros Lamarck Caulaincourt or Jules Joffrin, also several buses.
ONLINE (via New Zoom link below)
Live-stream: please log on between 10 to 10:20 am (music). Microphones will be off but for technical assistance, use the Chat function. Chat also available during Candles of Joys and Concerns, but, please don't use it during the service.
[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81141453373?pwd=YnpCTlU2c3drUmFmeFdLT3NWRnhJQT09](https://uuparis.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91c041ce8f772b05f43caaa7e&id=fdc1810de6&e=43a567a603)
(Meeting ID: 811 4145 3373 Passcode: 9uvgnBzu
Dial by mobile: +33 1 7095 0103 France)
VIA PODCAST
For people who wish to join using audio on their telephone (not the Zoom app): obtain your local phone number here ([https://us06web.zoom.us/u/khOM9HdwJ](https://uuparis.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91c041ce8f772b05f43caaa7e&id=3f644b4790&e=43a567a603)) and use these details (Meeting ID: 811 4145 3373 and Passcode: 49440225).
Upcoming events :
° Happy Hours* - online every Friday 17-19:00 CET - see separate Meetup page for link. (NB Another weekly happy hour among European UU's if you or your friends are seeking UU fellowship and contacts on the Continent outside France: Tuesdays 17:30-19:00. Contact [https://www.europeanuu.org](https://uuparis.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91c041ce8f772b05f43caaa7e&id=5984a542bc&e=43a567a603) to get the link)
° Easter Brunch Sunday 5 Apr., 11-13:00, Centre Genesis, 15 rue des Lavandières Ste. Opportune, Paris 1er (M° Châtelet exit 13) Aamer 0605550378 or contact@uuparis.org
° Visit to exposition A Tribute to Sebastiao Salgado, photographs + paintings by his son Rodrigo Salgado, Hôtel de Ville de Paris, free but reservation required (organizer has a block of tickets), Tues. 28 Apr. 11:00. Possibility of lunch nearby afterwards. contact@uuparis.org
° European Unitarian Universalists Spring Retreat in Saarbrucken, Germany: 17-19 April 2026. (Registration closed but but some spots may still be available: contact [https://www.europeanuu.org](https://uuparis.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91c041ce8f772b05f43caaa7e&id=5984a542bc&e=43a567a603))
* see separate Meetup announcement for link
2025-2026 Season Monthly Service Schedule. 2026: 12 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun. Services paused in July and August, but there may be some activities over the summer so contact us if you're in town.
Besides monthly services and weekly happy hours, UUFP proposes regular spiritual community, social justice projects and leisure activities, both in person or online, such as a meditation group, book and film clubs, social justice actions, etc. For more **information: contact@uuparis.org**, FB and Instagram, Website https://uuparis.org/