The Return of the Friendly Beasts
The story never gets old, no matter how many times it is told. No matter how you choose to believe it, as a historical fact or as a metaphor for the saving of a struggling world, somehow it resonates in all of us.
MORE...From Our President: December Thoughts
All are welcome at our holiday events: Wine & Cheese Messiah Choir Fundraiser (12/19), Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (12/24), and our New Years Eve party (6 to 9 PM on 12/31).
MORE...November Board Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, via Zoom.
MORE...UUSM Thanksgiving Celebration 2024
For Thanksgiving, our church again put up quite a nice potluck, a remarkable effort by all involved. And dozens gathered to celebrate the season.
MORE...Lunches for Bunches Launches Winter Clothing Drive
The Lunches for Bunches team will be collecting donations in December and January to replenish the Santa Monica Annenberg Access Center Clothes Closet and make it a place of abundance again.
MORE...December 2024 Worship Services
Theme: Presence. Join us 10:30 am Sunday: Dec. 1: Heritage. Dec. 8: What are you waiting for? Dec. 15: Sacred Tradition. Dec. 22: Solstice. Tu. Dec. 24: Candlelight. Dec. 29: Peace.
MORE...From Our Minister: Living Love Through the Practice of Presence
The Earth is tilting its farthest away from the Sun, and we are summoned by the greater darkness to light brilliant fires in honor of many holiday traditions.
MORE...December is a CYRE Season of Light
December is a special time filled with winter holidays! In addition to RE lessons about the common theme of light, we will be presenting a special new holiday pageant on December 8th.
MORE...December 2024 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...December Art Wall: UUSM Member Artists
December’s Art Wall features works in a variety of media by UUSM member artists.
MORE...An Introduction to Religious Naturalism in Three Parts
UUSM’s Adult RE offers a 3-part introduction to Religious Naturalism, an emergent philosophical and theological movement connecting reverence for the sacred with the natural universe.
MORE...UUA Disaster Relief Fund Update – November 2024
The damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton was extensive. Support for the Disaster Relief Fund makes it possible for impacted congregations to recover, reopen, and continue their ministry.
MORE...December 2024 Generous Congregation Supports UNICEF
This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. Your donations will help UNICEF fight for the rights of every child seeking safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflicts, and equality.
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Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz
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