New Chalice-Shaped Planter Replaces Old Fountain in Anderson Courtyard
On a recent Sunday, Karl Lisovsky and a few willing congregants set up the new ceramic chalice-planter in Anderson Courtyard. It has already been planted to welcome us to UUSM.
MORE...Renewing UUSM’s Mission and Vision
Renewing mission and vision helps the whole community to be engaged with an intentional discernment process around its essential identity and future, re-inspiring a shared sense of the congregation’s purpose.
MORE...On Being a Worship Associate
Each Sunday, our Worship Associates help to make the service run like clockwork. Did you ever wonder how that happens? You are invited to find out.
MORE...April 2024 Worship Services
April’s theme: Interdependence. Sunday Worship at 10:30 am: 4/7 Stewardship Sunday; 4/14 Passover and Aging; 4/21 Earth Day Multigenerational; 4/28 Join us!
MORE...From Our Minister: The Generosity of Mother Earth
Mother Earth teaches us profound generosity as nature’s gifts not only make life possible but also make it worth living. Nature pours itself out in abundant measure.
MORE...March Board Highlights
The UUSM Board of Directors met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to receive reports and discuss various requests from church staff and members of the congregation.
MORE...April 2024 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...Register Now for UU District Meeting, April 26-28 in Ventura
April 26-28 the Pacific Southwest Service Area Assembly (PSWAA) meets in Ventura, and Camp de Benneville Pines has stepped up to handle the registration. We’re all invited.
MORE...RE Rewards: Larry Weiner Teaches and Learns
Larry finds the UUSM youth “a hoot to hang out with.” He gets a true sense of accomplishment, watching them learn to make a difference in the world.
MORE...Six New Facilitators Train Up for Expanded Grade-School OWL
After many hours of training, UUSM has freshly trained OWL facilitators for the K–1 and 4–6 grade age groups (including one recent YRUU grad). And we made some great connections.
MORE...Solar Panels Installed at UUSM
The installation of solar panels at UUSM is the latest in a series of upgrades aimed at making the church more sustainable.
MORE...Friendly Coffee Hour
If you enjoy the friendly conversation during coffee hour every Sunday, consider joining the team.
MORE...March 2024 Worship Services
March’s theme: Transformation. Sunday Worship at 10:30 am: 3/3 Shivaratri (the Night of Shiva); 3/10 The Quran and Ramazan; 3/17 Communion; 3/24 TBD; 3/31 Easter. Join us!
MORE...From Our Minister: Transforming Ourselves, Transforming the World
Transformation is not about fixing or control or striving for perfection, but stillness, listening, and creating the space and conditions for the greater unfolding of our souls.
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