Results from the 2025 Congregational Survey and Ministerial Search Conversations
The Ministerial Search Committee is deeply grateful to everyone who participated in the all-congregation survey and the many small-group conversations we held to help discern who we are as a…
MORE...March 2026 Worship Services
March Ministry theme: Paying Attention. 3/1 … 3/8 … … 3/15 Beautiful Treasures: Dancing With the Shakers. 3/22 Humanism. 3/29 Stewardship Sunday.
MORE...March & April Art Wall: QUILTS by UUSM Members and Friends
The March-April Art Wall features works by members and friends of UUSM. Please join us for a reception in Forbes Hall on March 1st, after the service.
MORE...March 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...February 2026 Board Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica board of directors met via Zoom on February, 10, 2026. President Vilma Ortiz called the meeting or order at 7:02 p.m. Other board members attending included Vice President Karl Lisovsky, Treasurer Sue Bickford, Secretary Linda Van Ligten, and Board Members at Large Larry Weiner, Cassie Winters, Jef Travis, Jila Tayefehnowrooz, Anne Bridgins, and Rebecca Avery. Minister Jeremiah Kalendae also attended, as did congregation member Denise Helton. Past President Eileen McCormack was absent.
MORE...An Invitation to UUSM’s Adult RE Book Discussion on “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning”
I found my way to Unitarian Universalism because of a deep moral imperative I felt to speak out against the genocide of the Palestinian people.
MORE...March 2026 Generous Congregation Supports Planned Parenthood
At UUSM, we believe in actively opposing attacks on human reproductive rights. This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to Planned Parenthood.
MORE...Fish Stark of the American Humanist Association to Deliver Guest Sermon on Sunday, March 22nd
On Sunday, March 22nd, we’ll welcome Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), to UU Santa Monica to speak at our Sunday service. Based on Washington D.C.,…
MORE...Remembering Glen Howell: Engineer, Explorer, and Family Man
Glen Williams Howell, husband of Nancy Howell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Curious, kind, filled with wonder — his life continues to inspire all who knew him.
MORE...FIA Peace & Social Justice Committee February Notes
UUSM at the Santa Monica MLK Celebration and Involvement Fair on January 19th Tablers for UUSM handed out 19 UUSM Guides and got three email addresses that were followed up…
MORE...What’s Happening in CYRE in February 2026?
Here’s news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE this Sunday and beyond.
MORE...Remembering Laura Carlson-Weiner
Laura Carlson-Weiner, a beloved member of the UUSM community, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 63. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Larry, and beloved son Jacob.
MORE...January 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica board of directors met via Zoom on January 13, 2026 to receive news and updates on various issues facing the congregation.
MORE...PSJ and IARAO present: “My Father’s Name” – Sunday, Feb. 8th
The Peace & Social Justice Committee and Intersectional Anti-Racist Anti-Oppression Commission host a 12:00 pm screening of “My Father’s Name,” an award-winning short film that Prof. Henry Louis Gates calls:…
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