Invitation to a Stewardship Study Group
Consider the role that generosity might play in helping strengthen our congregation (financially and otherwise).
Introducing Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae
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.
Letter From Your President
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.
You Can Fight Voter Suppression in the November Election
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 …
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Important News from Jacki Weber and Kathleen Hogue, LDRE
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.
UUSM Musicians Make a Guest Appearance at Online Fundraiser for CLUE
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 …
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2020–21 Pledge Drive Update, April 2
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 Kicks Off: The Community We Aspire to Be
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 …
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An Update on Developmental Ministry from the Board of Directors
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.
Dispatch from the Board of Directors Retreat
We are building a more vital community together. The work is slow but as we continue to come together and cherish ourselves and each other we’ll become a greater force for good in the larger community.