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...Preparations Begin for D4$ 2024 Auction
Dining for Dollars is UU Santa Monica’s most communitarian fundraiser: it brings like-minded people into community and raises money for the church. A win-win, for sure.
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...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...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...An Update on Santa Monica Hotel Workers’ Struggle
Lend your support to the fight for living wages and fair working conditions for Santa Monica’s hotel workers.
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.
MORE...March 2024 Generous Congregation Supports Planned Parenthood
At UUSM, we believe in actively opposing attacks on human reproductive rights. This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to Planned Parenthood.
MORE...March 2024 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...February Board Highlights
The UUSM Board of Directors met on Tuesday, February 13 to discuss and hear reports on various aspects of the church’s operations and congregational life.
MORE...Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, Lois Hutchinson, Pam Teplitz
Photography: Carol Ring, Roy Patience
Staff Liaison: Esther Chase
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz
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