July 2024 Worship Services
July’s ministry theme is Grace. Sunday Worship at 10:30 am: July 7 Path to Community; July 14 Overcommunication; July 21 Poetry of Surprise; July 28 Feedback. Join us!
MORE...From Our Minister: Love at the Center
This July, we consider grace in the wake of our movement’s embrace of Love as the heart of our religious identity. Grace is defined in theology as the gift of unearned benevolence.
MORE...UUSM Marches with Pride in 2024
On Sunday, June 9th, UUSM sent its largest contingent since pre-pandemic times to march as an official participant in the LA Pride parade.
MORE...Official Ribbon Cutting Opens Arizona Lobby Entrance
On June 30, UUSM celebrated the completion of the Arizona Lobby renovation project. Board Vice President Vilma Ortiz cut the ribbon connecting Forbes Hall with the lobby and Rev. Jeremiah…
MORE...UU the Vote Postcarding Update – North Carolina and Beyond!
We have done a great job getting North Carolina people to check and make sure they are registered to vote. We are moving on to Naples area, Florida now. Every Vote Counts!
MORE...July 2024 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...July 2024 Generous Congregation Supports the Westside Coalition
This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to the Westside Coalition.
MORE...Annual Meeting Voting Results
At UUSM’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 16, 2024, the congregation voted in favor of a Bylaws revision to expand the Board to 10 members for two years beginning July 1, 2024.
MORE...June Board Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica 2023-24 Board of Directors met for the final time on June 11, 2024.
MORE...From Our President: 2024 Annual Meeting Report and Looking Forward
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.
MORE...Side With Love Monthly Newsletter for June 2024
June Update from Side With Love: What must we do to build communities and campaigns anchored in love?
MORE...Another Wonderful Evening: the Choir’s D4$ Karaoke Night
Karaoke. Is it an art form? A type of entertainment? A kind of therapy, maybe? Or is it just a brilliant way to raise money for our church and have a whole lot of fun in the process?
MORE...Introducing Interim DRE Jessica Place
We welcome Jessica Place as our Interim Director of Religious Education. Her many references noted she is authentic, honest, collaborative, thoughtful, inclusive, creative, organized, and fantastic with children and families.
MORE...Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
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