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FIA Peace & Social Justice Committee February Notes

February 24, 2026

UUSM at the Santa Monica MLK Celebration and Involvement Fair on January 19th Tablers for UUSM handed out 19 UUSM Guides and got three email addresses that were followed up…

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What’s Happening in CYRE in February 2026?

February 19, 2026

Here’s news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE this Sunday and beyond.

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Remembering Laura Carlson-Weiner

February 19, 2026

Laura Carlson-Weiner, a beloved member of the UUSM community, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 63. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Larry, and beloved son Jacob.

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January 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

February 12, 2026

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.

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PSJ and IARAO present: “My Father’s Name” – Sunday, Feb. 8th

February 1, 2026

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:…

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From Our Minister: Embodying Resilience 

January 31, 2026

Resilience is our capacity to adapt to adversities and recover from these kinds of experiences and potentially grow even stronger.

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February 2026 Generous Congregation Supports Equal Justice Initiative

January 31, 2026

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.

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What’s Happening in CYRE?

January 31, 2026

Here’s news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE this Sunday and beyond.

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From Our President: February Reflections

January 31, 2026

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.

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Meet Our 2026 Choir Section Leaders

January 31, 2026

Please welcome our two new section leaders, May Claire La Plant and Daniel Voigt, who join our two continuing section leaders, David Erik Peterson and Olivia Salazar.

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UUA President Arrested at Anti-ICE Funding Protest

January 31, 2026

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.

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February 2026 Lifelong Learning

January 30, 2026

Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.

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February 2026 Worship Services

January 28, 2026

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!

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Quilts for the Art Wall

January 25, 2026

UUSM quilters, submit your work for display on the March-April Art Wall.

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