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Scammers at it Again – This Time with Fake Texts to Church Members

September 21, 2024

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. 

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UUA/UUSM Common Read: “On Repentance and Repair” discussions begin October 12th

October 5, 2024

On Saturday, October 12, UUSM’s Common Read will hold its first meeting of the year to discuss this year’s book, “On Repentance and Repair – Making Amends in an Unapologetic World” by Danya Ruttenberg.

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Final UU the Vote Weekend!

October 18, 2024

October 20 is our final Sunday get-together for the upcoming 2024 election. C’mon out. Enjoy the snacks. Write a few more cards! Last cards must go in the mail on Monday, October 21.

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October 2024 Worship Services

October 4, 2024

October’s Ministry theme: Deep Listening. Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday Worship: Oct. 6: Blessing of Animals. Oct. 13: High Holy Days. Oct. 20: Listening with the Heart. Oct. 26: Day of the Dead.

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From Our Minister: Deep Listening 

October 2, 2024

When we participate in religious community we are invited to the spiritual practice of living love through deep listening.

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From Our President: October Thoughts

October 4, 2024

Thank you to all who participated in the Climate Justice Revival Weekend. I’d also like to offer a bit of clarity around the timing for our settled minister search.

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September Board Highlights

October 2, 2024

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica Board of Directors for 2024-2025 met for the first time on September 10, 2024.

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Camp de Benneville Pines Struggles with Fallout and Continued Threats from Fires

October 3, 2024

UUSM regularly has a church family camp in September at our beloved mountain home-away-from-home in the San Bernardino National Forest. Fires have been ever more present as a result of drought and climate change.

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Crunch Time: UU the Vote October Update

October 5, 2024

With your strong work and support we have distributed over 33,110 cards so far! Join us on Sunday starting at 9 and going well past service under the shade structure in the courtyard.

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Climate Justice Revival Review

October 5, 2024

Climate Justice is crucially important to the futures of young people in our world, and at UUSM we are proud to say all ages took part in the Climate Justice Revival Sept. 27 & 28.

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October 2024 Adult Programs

October 2, 2024

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

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Line Fire closes Camp de Benneville Pines; UUSM Camp Weekend Cancelled

September 10, 2024

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for Angeles Oaks and surrounding areas including Camp de Benneville Pines. UUSM Camp Weekend, scheduled for this weekend, is cancelled.

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September 2024 Worship Services

August 31, 2024

September’s ministry theme is Invitation. Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday Worship: Sept. 1: Shamed by Illness. Sept. 8: Water Communion. Sept. 15: Love at the Center. Sept. 22: How Warm Is Your Welcome? Sept. 29 : Climate Justice Revival!

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From Our Minister: An Invitation to Hope, Love, and Joy!

September 4, 2024

We are gathering together again, as we have for nearly a century, to inaugurate our congregational year. Invitation is our spiritual theme for the month of September.

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