Peace & Social Justice at 41st Annual MLK Jr. Santa Monica Celebration and Community Fair
On MLK Day, Monday, January 19th, UUSM’s FIA P&SJ Committee will be tabling at the 41st annual Santa Monica MLK Celebration. This year’s Venue is John Adams Middle School (JAMS). Drop by and say hi.
MORE...January 2026 Worship Services
January Ministry theme: Practicing Resistance. 1/4 Pale Blue Dot; 1/11 Making a Way Out of No Way (MLK Jr. Sun.); 1/18 Antidotes to White Supremacy Culture; 1/25 Our Divine Names.
MORE...January 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...December 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica board of directors met via Zoom on December 9, 2025 to discuss church issues, activities, and more.
MORE...Our 2025-26 Winter Clothing Drive for the Annenberg Access Center
Once again this winter, from December 14 through January 25, your Lunches for Bunches team will coordinate a clothing drive for our unhoused neighbors who receive services at the Annenberg Access Center.
MORE...January 2026 Generous Congregation supports the ACLU Foundation
This month, half of our Sunday Offering will go to the ACLU Foundation. The Foundation supports the ACLU in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone’s civil liberties.
MORE...Join Lunches for Bunches Every Sunday after Worship
Every week, the Lunches for Bunches team, a part of UU Santa Monica’s Faith in Action program, packs and delivers 54 pre-packed, non-perishable meals for distribution at The People Concern in Santa Monica.
MORE...UUSM Board Approves Study/Action for Possible New Food Policy (Part 3 of 3)
A year-long Animal Ministry Study Action was approved by the UUSM Board in June 2025. Here are some reports from the United Nations Environment Programme.
MORE...Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
At the multigenerational service on March 30, 2025, children from two to twelve were doing readings and helping with blessings and present everywhere in the sanctuary. What a joy!
MORE...Goodbye to Trish (Patricia) Brassard
I met Trish while doing Coffee Service. She always came early and offered to help out. We got to talking and she said she loved traveling. We made a plan to travel together in a year or so. Unfortunately, it never came to pass.
MORE...More Text Codes to Give to UUSM
Text giving is mobile, easy, and it makes a huge difference. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted. Payments for specific goods and services can also be made.
MORE...December 2025 Worship Services
December Ministry theme: Choosing Hope. Sun. 12/7 Hope Full; 12/14 Holy Spirit; 12/21 It’s Cold and Dark; Wed. 12/24 @6 pm Candlelight Service; Sun. 12/28 Ragged Edges.
MORE...From Our Minister: Choosing Hope
The Season of Lights invites us into the dazzling darkness of the winter and its summons to move inward, rest, and be nourished by the long nights.
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