Our Next Step: Developing a Congregational Profile
This NEW survey will help develop an in-depth congregational profile as a final step for ministerial candidates to better understand who we are at UUSM, and will help clarify our congregational priorities.
MORE...November 2025 Worship Services
November Ministry theme: Nurturing Gratitude. Sunday services at 10:30 am: 11/2: Día de los Muertos; 11/9: Heritage Sunday; 11/16: Say, Thank You; 11/23: Thanksgiving / Thanxgrieving; 11/30: Open-Hearted
MORE...From Our Minister: Nurturing Gratitude
For a few moments I pause. I think of the many ordinary blessings in my life – from the rays of sunlight through the windows, to the verdant trees outside, to another breath in my body.
MORE...Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
At the multigenerational service on March 30, 2025, children from two to twelve were doing readings and helping with blessings and present everywhere in the sanctuary. What a joy!
MORE...November & December Art Wall: UUSM Member Artists
The November-December Art Wall features works by UUSM member artists. Please join us for a reception in Forbes Hall on December 7th, after the service.
MORE...October Board Meeting Highlights
The October 14 meeting of the UUSM board of directors featured extensive updates from our Ministerial Search Committee, the Animal Ministry, and our Director of Multigenerational Religious Education
MORE...November 2025 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...Thanksgiving Celebrations on Sunday, November 23rd
This Thanksgiving, as we have done in recent years on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we will have TWO church-wide events as we move into the heart of the holiday season.
MORE...UUSM Board Approves Study/Action for Possible New Food Policy (Part 3 of 3)
A year-long Animal Ministry Study Action was approved by the UUSM Board in June 2025. Here are some reports from the United Nations Environment Programme.
MORE...Ministerial Search: Small Group Conversations Continue
Ministerial Search Conversations, small group meeting to be held on Sundays in the Cottage and on Zoom, will help us understand our congregation and its needs today, and where we may want to go in the future. Please RSVP.
MORE...Thank you from UU the Vote
Congratulation and thanks a million to all who either wrote postcards or supported those who did. We will be taking a break until the next campaign so rest on your laurels. What we need is money.
MORE...More Text Codes to Give to UUSM
Text giving is mobile, easy, and it makes a huge difference. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted. Payments for specific goods and services can also be made.
MORE...UUSM travels with Esperanza (Hope) to Build a Home in Tijuana
Five members of UUSM visited Tijuana, Mexico October 3-5 to build houses for the Esperanza Organization. It was truly a rewarding, spiritual, and inspiring weekend of building connections.
MORE...Who are the Tongva and Why Do We Acknowledge Them in Our UUSM Services?
“Our church and the homes of most of our members are on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Tongva people, who continue to live here and who cared for these lands for thousands of years.”
MORE...Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, James Witker
Photography: Roy Patience, Carol Ring, Cassie Winters, Greg Wood
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz
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