Connection with Farmed Animals: Animal Ministry’s Field Trip to Love Always Sanctuary
Read about the Animal Ministry’s first field trip to the Love Always Sanctuary, where the philosophy is simple yet profound: “All beings are equal and deserve love, kindness, and respect.”
MORE...Goodbye from Rev. Kikanza
Starting in July I’m going on a journey that will take A Month of Sundays to complete. My time away will give you time to prepare for Rev. Diana Smith, the new settled minister. It will give her space to get to know you, and for you all to figure out how you will do church together.
MORE...March with UUSM in the LA Pride Parade on June 14th
Join us for our annual multi-generational march in the LA Pride Parade — a fun event for all!
MORE...UUSM Annual Business Congregational Meeting, June 7, 12:30 pm
All UUSM members can share in the participatory democracy of this congregation by attending and voting at the 98th Annual UUSM Business Meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
MORE...June 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...May 2026 Worship Services
May Ministry theme: Awakening Curiosity. Join us for Sunday services 10:30 am. May 3: Awakening Curiosity. May 10: Living Love; May 17: Enlivening Spirit; May 24: What’s That? May 31: Flower Communion.
MORE...From Our Minister: Awakening Curiosity
We mark this transitional time by emphasizing a ministry of presence, celebrating accomplishments, saying our many goodbyes, and preparing for the arrival of your settled minister!
MORE...April 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
The Board of Directors of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica met on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, via Zoom.
MORE...Green Living Fair + Vegan/Veggie Potluck
Our annual Green Living Fair + Vegan/Veggie Potluck was held May 3. Green Living Committee members provided information and encouragement to everyone in our UUSM community for living more sustainably through their example and experience.
MORE...What’s Happening in CYRE in May 2026?
Here’s news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE this Sunday and beyond.
MORE...May 2026 Generous Congregation Contributions Support CLUE
We come together for more than ourselves. This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to CLUE to help support those least protected in our economy, low-wage workers and immigrants.
MORE...May & June Art Wall: Paintings by Vera Arutyunyan
UUSM’s May-June Art Wall features works by the Armenian-born painter Vera Arutyunyan.
MORE...From Our President: May Reflections
April was AMAZING! It was exciting to be part of our community in April. The excitement will continue as we proceed to the end of the church year.
MORE...May 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
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