With Election Day upon us, I’ve been reflecting on the role of our community in my life, and in civic life. UUSM has been a great source of comfort and purpose for me for a decade.
From Our President: November Thoughts Read More »
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.
From Our President: October Thoughts Read More »
This summer we held Reflecting Circles and welcomed Santa Monica Synagogue to our campus. September 8 is our Ingathering. And we’re moving toward the Search for a Settled Minister.
From Our President: Between Summer and Our Year Ahead Read More »
The Board is taking our annual break from board meetings in July and August. But there’s still a great deal of activity at UUSM: the Annual Meeting, Arizona Lobby Project, Reflecting Circles, UU the Vote, welcoming Santa Monica Synagogue.
From Our President: What’s Going On at UUSM this Summer? Read More »
Thank you to everyone in the congregation for the love and commitment that you consistently bring to our community. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year, as we move into our shared future together.
From Our President: 2024 Annual Meeting Report and Looking Forward Read More »
We will offer our 10:30 am Sunday Service as planned with no Coffee Hour. However, we want to encourage everyone to exercise caution today.
Update: Tropical Storm Warning for Sunday, August 20, 2023 Read More »
We passed our refreshed by-laws at the Special Congregational Meeting on February 26, 2023. Thank you to so many people who made this all possible.
Gratitude for the Many Hands Needed to Pass Our Refreshed Bylaws Read More »
One joy that I found is painting every day with watercolors. They are small and fit into the little journal where I write my gratitudes each day.
Check-in from the President: Summer Joys Read More »
The Board of Directors met on December 5 for a marathon 6-1/2 hour Zoom meeting with Pacific Western Regional staff leaders. The Rev. Dr. Melissa James and the Rev. Sarah
From our Board President: An Uplifting Board Development Day 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 »