January 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica board of directors met via Zoom on January 13, 2026 to receive news and updates on various issues facing the congregation.
MORE...PSJ and IARAO present: “My Father’s Name” – Sunday, Feb. 8th
The Peace & Social Justice Committee and Intersectional Anti-Racist Anti-Oppression Commission host a 12:00 pm screening of “My Father’s Name,” an award-winning short film that Prof. Henry Louis Gates calls:…
MORE...February 2026 Worship Services
February Ministry theme: Embodying Resilience . 2/1 Imbolc / Brigid with CUUPs. 2/8 Embodying Resilience. 2/15 The Way of Yoga: MahaShivaratri. 2/22 Watch Me!
MORE...Ministerial Search Committee to Share Results of the Congregational Survey and Conversations
Last Fall, in a crucial phase of our ministerial search process, so many UUSM members and friends participated in the all-congregational survey as well as our series of small group…
MORE...From Our Minister: Embodying Resilience
Resilience is our capacity to adapt to adversities and recover from these kinds of experiences and potentially grow even stronger.
MORE...From Our President: February Reflections
Many of us finished up 2025 hoping that 2026 would be better. Sadly, it is not. Here at UUSM, we continue to show up to protest injustice and to show up for each other.
MORE...Dining for Dollars Launch Party Is Saturday, February 21st
Mark Your Calendar! Dining for Dollars 2026 will launch early next year — on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00 – 9:00 PM in Forbes Hall with an All-Church Celebration!
MORE...January & February Art Wall: The Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County
The January-February Art Wall features works by members of the Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County. Please join us for a reception in Forbes Hall on January 4th, after the service.
MORE...February 2026 Generous Congregation Supports Equal Justice Initiative
UUSM dedicates half of our non-pledge Sunday offerings to organizations doing work in the world that advances our UU principles. This month we support the Equal Justice Initiative.
MORE...UUA President Arrested at Anti-ICE Funding Protest
Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt was arrested by Capitol Police on Thursday as she protested the Department of Homeland Security budget with leaders from various religious traditions.
MORE...February 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...What’s Happening in CYRE?
Here’s news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE this Sunday and beyond.
MORE...Quilts for the Art Wall
UUSM quilters, submit your work for display on the March-April Art Wall.
MORE...Meet Our 2026 Choir Section Leaders
Please welcome our two new section leaders, May Claire and Daniel, who join our two continuing section leaders, David and Olivia.
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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