Come, come, whoever you are!
Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders. For generations, Adult Programs at UU Santa Monica has welcomed seekers, exiles, and interfaith families along with those who have grown up in our own Unitarian Universalist tradition. We are a congregation made up of people who believe in God or a higher power, people who do not, those who are content to live with the mystery, and those who are ever searching for answers to the big questions. Most of all, we are enriched by one another’s life journeys, diverse beliefs, shared progressive values and uniting UU Principles as we learn and explore together.
Our Purpose and Our Guide
At its core, the purpose of our educational ministry is to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to deepen their spiritual lives, and to live with compassion, integrity, and joy as we nurture beloved community and work together for peace and justice in this world. Adult Programs offers classes, discussion groups, and special events on an array of topics relevant to the Six Sources and our congregation’s spiritual life. Some of these include in-depth study of theology and spirituality, discussion of science writing or Humanist ideas, opportunities to explore music, arts and crafts, or chances to connect socially for fellowship and fun. Many programs are made possible through the time and talent of our members and friends.
An Invitation
Community Building Events
UU Animal Ministry – June 9, 2024
8th Principle Town Hall – Zoom/Online – June 12, 2024
Writing For Discernment with Bettye Barclay – Zoom/Online – June 19, 2024
Writing For Discernment with Bettye Barclay – Zoom/Online Wednesdays
Women+ Community Gathering – June 30, 2024
Science Nonfiction Book Group “Humankind” – Zoom/Online – June 18, 2024
Topic: It has been said that successful people do not decide their future, they decide their habits. Their habits decide their future. Did you develop a habit at some point in your life that proved helpful to you? Did/do you have any habits that you believe impeded you? Topic: John Locke said "Men always forget that human happiness is a disposition of mind and not a condition of circumstances." When was a time when you were you happiest with the least? When were you least happy with the most? What does happiness mean to you now? Topic: In what ways did the environment and values of your town, neighborhood, or school instill elements of character and knowledge that served you well in your future life? Or, do you think you would have better prepared to build your adult life if you had grown up in a different place?
UU Men’s Group – Zoom/Online
Zoom/Online
UU Men’s Group
Cottage
1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States
UU Men’s Group – Zoom/Online
Zoom/Online
Meditation
All Meditation Groups
These are ongoing drop-in groups. You are welcome to join us when it feels right to you. We listen to brief readings, sit together quietly for twenty minutes, journal and share with each other what’s on our hearts.
Open Meditation: Wednesdays and Fridays – Zoom/Online
Zoom/OnlineTaking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us.
Open Meditation: Wednesdays and Fridays – Zoom/Online
Zoom/OnlineTaking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us.
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For all events: Contact Adult Religious Exploration
