Weekly Zoom Coffee Hour Comes to an End
Increasing onsite attendance has meant that most people have stopped coming to the online post-service meeting. UUSM’s weekly Zoom Coffee Hour will be discontinued at the end of October.
Welcome to the New News
Now the scoop on all things UU Santa Monica can be found right here on the main website at uusm.org/news.
September 2022 Generous Congregation Supports UUA Disaster Relief Fund
This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund. Your donations will help congregations, their members, and their communities facing the aftermath of disasters.
Beloved Conversations: Meditations on Race and Ethnicity – Register by Aug. 26
Registration is open for the Fall 2022 session of “Beloved Conversations,” the UUA anti-racism program. Jump right in and help us heal the impact of racism on our lives.
Meet UUSM’s Amazing Team of Talented Musicians
Carl Oser, Bass Section Leader – Saunder Choi, Director of Music – Jyvonne Haskin, Alto Section Leader – Ryan Humphrey, Pianist – Chloé Vaught, Soprano Section Leader – Darita Seth, Tenor Section Leader
Fans and Friends of Camp de Benneville Pines: Opportunity Alert!!
UUSM is participating in a mini-match to raise funds for the camp, which means that any donation sent between now and December 31, 2021 will be matched dollar for dollar. For example, $25 becomes $50, $50 becomes $100, etc. Any and all amounts are welcome!
Email from UUJMCA – Reflections on Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving in the US, and we know that many of you will be celebrating with family and friends. We, as Unitarian Universalists, are called to justice in California and feel there is need to recognize that this day brings with it pain and trauma to our indigenous siblings.
November 2021 Generous Congregation Supports Community Services Unlimited
Over the past five years, UUSM’s Faith in Action Committee has supported the ongoing health and environmental justice efforts of Community Services Unlimited.
Technology Transitions Begin for Live + Streaming Worship
While many things still remain unclear in the world, the UUSM Transition Task Force has been planning for new ways for UUSM to share our community and our programs while accommodating the diverse needs of our congregation.
What’s happening at UUSM for the Summer?
Changes will begin to the Sunday service schedule beginning Sunday, June 27, and continue until September. Here is a breakdown.