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June 2026 Worship Services

June 15, 2026

June Ministry theme: Flourishing Together. Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 am. June 7 Our Pride: Volunteer & Staff Appreciation; June 14 Circles of Love; June 21 Rev. Jeremiah’s Final UUSM Service; June 28 A Hymn Sing!

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March with UUSM in the LA Pride Parade on June 14th

June 9, 2026

Join us for our annual multi-generational march in the LA Pride Parade — a fun event for all!

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From Our President: June Events

June 5, 2026

June will be full of celebrations of the religious leaders who have been vital to the health of our community. These are important parts of the process of saying goodbye.

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UU the Vote 2026 is Coming Soon!

June 5, 2026

Hey all you UU the Vote postcarders — Start doing your finger strengthening exercises to get your postcard writing selves in shape. We will have a campaign and lists of…

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June 2026 Generous Congregation supports Advocates for Trans Equality

June 5, 2026

This month, half of our Sunday Offering will go to the Advocates for Trans Equality, a national organization working at all levels of government to ensure trans voices are not only heard, but embraced where they’ve long been ignored.

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Connection with Farmed Animals: Animal Ministry’s Field Trip to Love Always Sanctuary

June 4, 2026

Read about the Animal Ministry’s first field trip to the Love Always Sanctuary, where the philosophy is simple yet profound: “All beings are equal and deserve love, kindness, and respect.”

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Goodbye from Rev. Kikanza

June 1, 2026

Starting in July I’m going on a journey that will take A Month of Sundays to complete. My time away will give you time to prepare for Rev. Diana Smith, the new settled minister. It will give her space to get to know you, and for you all to figure out how you will do church together.

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June 2026 Lifelong Learning

May 31, 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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UUSM Annual Business Congregational Meeting, June 7, 12:30 pm

May 21, 2026

All UUSM members can share in the participatory democracy of this congregation by attending and voting at the 98th Annual UUSM Business Meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary.

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May 2026 Worship Services

May 14, 2026

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.

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From Our Minister: Awakening Curiosity 

May 12, 2026

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!

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April 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

May 11, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica met on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, via Zoom.

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Green Living Fair + Vegan/Veggie Potluck

May 5, 2026

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.

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What’s Happening in CYRE in May 2026?

May 5, 2026

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

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