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
Mistakes and Miracles: Common Read Discussion Group – March 9, 2024
Introduction to Soul Collage – March 9, 2024
Introduction to SoulCollage™: An Intuitive Artmaking Process
UU Animal Ministry – March 10, 2024
Faith Forward Inquirers Series – March 10, 17, and 24, 2024
Writing For Discernment with Bettye Barclay – Zoom/Online – March 20, 2024
Writing For Discernment with Bettye Barclay – Zoom/Online Wednesdays
New Year Resolutions Workshop – Zoom Online – March 20, 2024
Women+ Community Gathering– March 24, 2024
Exploration of Ideas
How Can We Talk about Gaza? — March 3, 2024
Humanist Readings Club – March 16, 2024
Science Nonfiction Book Group “An Elegant Defense” – Zoom/Online — March 19, 2024
Science Nonfiction Book Group “An Elegant Defense” – Zoom/Online
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: Trying to stay physically fit seems to be a longstanding priority for many in our group. When in your life did this begin to be important to you? Have you revised your exercise and diet regimens as the result of your learning more about fitness or as you have aged? Topic: "The people we choose to spend time with will shape who we become." Thinking back, was there a friend, classmate, or work colleague who influenced you in an especially positive way? Was there someone who you suspected at the time or realized later on was a negative influence on you?
UU Men’s Group – Zoom/Online
Zoom/Online
UU Men’s Group – Zoom/Online
Zoom/Online
UU Men’s Group
Cottage
1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States
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
