ELIZABETH A. MURPHY, M.DIV

Welcome, my name is Liz! I'm a preacher, scholar, activist, sacred listener, and promoter of wholeness through spiritual connection, moving music, and narrative joy. This spring, I was welcomed into preliminary fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist minister, and my ordination service will be held in August 2021. I will begin work as a Chaplain Resident at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda, CA, in September 2021.

Preaching from the pulpit at Throop UU Church, where I serve as Intern Minister.

Enjoying the final days of my Summer 2019 chaplaincy internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, with my fellow interns.

Leading a religious education lesson and ritual with the young people of Throop UU.

Enjoying the Class of 2019's Baccalaureate celebration at University of Southern California, where I have spent a few years working with students interested in interfaith dialogue, relationship, and connection.

Leading an anointing of the hands ritual at Throop UU Church.

Participating in an interfaith directed action against the federal "Muslim Ban" while serving as the member and stewardship coordinator at Neighborhood UU Church.

Providing prayers and blessings to animals of all stripes during Throop UU's annual blessing of the animals. This dog, Mr. Man, enjoyed his time in the sanctuary.

Assisting Rev. Tera Klein at Throop UU in a candle lighting ritual during Sunday service.