Final UU the Vote Weekend!
October 20 is our final Sunday get-together for the upcoming 2024 election. C’mon out. Enjoy the snacks. Write a few more cards! Last cards must go in the mail on Monday, October 21.
MORE...October 2024 Worship Services
October’s Ministry theme: Deep Listening. Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday Worship: Oct. 6: Blessing of Animals. Oct. 13: High Holy Days. Oct. 20: Listening with the Heart. Oct. 26: Day of the Dead.
MORE...From Our Minister: Deep Listening
When we participate in religious community we are invited to the spiritual practice of living love through deep listening.
MORE...From Our President: October Thoughts
Thank you to all who participated in the Climate Justice Revival Weekend. I’d also like to offer a bit of clarity around the timing for our settled minister search.
MORE...September Board Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica Board of Directors for 2024-2025 met for the first time on September 10, 2024.
MORE...Camp de Benneville Pines Struggles with Fallout and Continued Threats from Fires
UUSM regularly has a church family camp in September at our beloved mountain home-away-from-home in the San Bernardino National Forest. Fires have been ever more present as a result of drought and climate change.
MORE...UUA/UUSM Common Read: “On Repentance and Repair” discussions begin October 12th
On Saturday, October 12, UUSM’s Common Read will hold its first meeting of the year to discuss this year’s book, “On Repentance and Repair – Making Amends in an Unapologetic World” by Danya Ruttenberg.
MORE...Crunch Time: UU the Vote October Update
With your strong work and support we have distributed over 33,110 cards so far! Join us on Sunday starting at 9 and going well past service under the shade structure in the courtyard.
MORE...Climate Justice Revival Review
Climate Justice is crucially important to the futures of young people in our world, and at UUSM we are proud to say all ages took part in the Climate Justice Revival Sept. 27 & 28.
MORE...An Introduction to Religious Naturalism in Three Parts
UUSM’s Adult RE offers a 3-part introduction to Religious Naturalism, an emergent philosophical and theological movement connecting reverence for the sacred with the natural universe.
MORE...October & November Art Wall: Bonnie Lambert
The October-November art wall features paintings by Bonnie Lambert.
MORE...October 2024 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...Scammers at it Again – This Time with Fake Texts to Church Members
Today, we’ve been alerted to a new phishing attack targeting church members, this time using text messages that appear to be from Rev. Jeremiah.
MORE...Line Fire closes Camp de Benneville Pines; UUSM Camp Weekend Cancelled
Authorities have issued evacuation orders for Angeles Oaks and surrounding areas including Camp de Benneville Pines. UUSM Camp Weekend, scheduled for this weekend, is cancelled.
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