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...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...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...UUSM Calls Rev. Diana Smith as Our Next Settled Minister
At the Special Congregational Meeting on April 26, 2026, 101 congregants voted overwhelmingly to call Rev. Diana Smith as our next settled minister. She will begin her work with us in August.
MORE...Introducing the Candidate for Settled Minister: Rev. Diana Smith
Our candidate for UUSM’s next settled minister is The Rev. Diana Smith
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 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 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...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...Dining for Dollars: Another Successful Year
Dining for Dollars fills an important role in the church community by promoting community engagement while at the same time making money for our beloved UUSM.
MORE...Lunches for Bunches Clothing Drive is Now Year-Round
The People’s Concern is ALWAYS in need of clothing. In particular, larger men’s items. Now you can bring items any week and put them in the marked bin and the Lunches for Bunches Team will deliver!
MORE...Candidating Week Calendar of Meetings and Events with Rev. Diana
Check out all of opportunities to connect with Rev. Diana during Candidating Week.
MORE...Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
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