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.
MORE...January 11: UUA/UUSM Common Read, On Repentance and Repair
The challenge of apologizing and forgiving is one that is at a high water mark in our culture right now. Our Common Read this year will be “On Repentance and Repair” by Danya Ruttenberg.
MORE...Camp de Benneville Pines Is Alive and Well (and Needs Your Support)
After the most recent wildfire, here’s good news about Camp de Benneville Pines. UUSM members regularly enjoy a family weekend at camp in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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...Scammers at it Again – This Time with Fake Texts to Church Members
Today, we’ve been alerted to a new phishing attack targeting church members, this time using text messages that appear to be from Rev. Jeremiah.
MORE...October Board Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Tues, Oct 8, to discuss topics affecting church operations and finances.
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