A corporate property tax loophole has been squeezing the life from local governments and school districts across California. Proposition 15, the Schools and Communities First initiative on the November ballot, aims to change that.
The Call of Our Faith to Pass Proposition 15 Read More »
Consider the role that generosity might play in helping strengthen our congregation (financially and otherwise).
Invitation to a Stewardship Study Group Read More »
On behalf of the Developmental Ministry Search Team, I am pleased to introduce you to the Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, who will join us beginning Thursday, August 22, 2019.
Introducing Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae Read More »
When our settled minister the Rev. Rebecca Benefiel-Bijur departed, we engaged in an effort called “compassionate leave-taking.” The intention was to share our feelings in community as she prepared to leave and as we prepared for the unknown with a new minister.
Letter From Your President Read More »
In this year’s election every eligible voter deserves outreach around the importance of casting a ballot and just how to do it. That is why UUSM is partnering with Reclaim
You Can Fight Voter Suppression in the November Election Read More »
Letter from our Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Kathleen Hogue: Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration with the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica as of June 16, 2019.
Important News from Jacki Weber and Kathleen Hogue, LDRE Read More »
On Tuesday, June 30th, UUSM musicians made a special appearance at Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice’s annual Giants of Justice Awards! CLUE is an LA-based organization whose members
UUSM Musicians Make a Guest Appearance at Online Fundraiser for CLUE Read More »
Dear UUSM Family and Friends, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and coping as well as possible. We are now 2 weeks into the statewide
2020–21 Pledge Drive Update, April 2 Read More »
Dear UUSM Family and Friends, I hope this message finds you healthy and well. If you are someone who has supported the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, you
2020-21 Pledge Drive Kicks Off: The Community We Aspire to Be Read More »
In fall of 2017, UUSM embarked on a journey of developmental ministry: the process of becoming a more “heart healthy” congregation during the period between settled ministers. We’ve made much progress…and we have much more work to do.
An Update on Developmental Ministry from the Board of Directors Read More »