From Our President: Between Summer and Our Year Ahead
This summer we held Reflecting Circles and welcomed Santa Monica Synagogue to our campus. September 8 is our Ingathering. And we’re moving toward the Search for a Settled Minister.
MORE...September Fun for Children & Youth at UUSM
We have some fun stuff in store for the fall, including church-wide events that bring the whole family together! 9/8: Soulful Sundown. 9/13-15: Camp de Benneville Pines. 9/28-29: Climate Justice Revival.
MORE...September 2024 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...September 2024 Generous Congregation Supports Camp de Benneville Pines
We come together for more than ourselves. This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to Camp de Benneville Pines, a haven where all ages can explore nature and UU values.
MORE...September UU the Vote Postcarding Update – North Carolina
We are at more than 21,600 cards distributed, thousands more than our original 18,000 goal. We still have September and October in front of us. Let’s push ourselves. We are now sending to North Carolina.
MORE...Register for Our September 13-15 Camp de Benneville Pines Weekend
Registration is open for the annual weekend retreat at our beloved Camp de Benneville Pines, September 13-15, near Big Bear. The mountains are calling! Let’s go together!
MORE...UUSM Plans Climate Justice Revival September 28-29
Reimagine Together: From an Extractive Age to a New Era, coordinated by the Green Living Committee, is a UUA-wide program designed to get all parts of our church community mobilized for meaningful Climate Action.
MORE...August & September Art Wall: Bettye Barclay “Eclectic 2”
Join us on September 1 for the closing reception for “Eclectic 2,” an exhibit of artwork by UUSM member Bettye Barclay.
MORE...UUSM Congregation Approves 8th Principle and Elects New Board Members at Annual Meeting
This year’s annual meeting actually included two separate meetings — one to amend our bylaws to temporarily expand the Board of Directors, and one for the usual annual reports and elections.
MORE...Email Scammers Targeting Church Again
Please beware: email phishing scams spoofing church addresses are once again targeting church staff and members.
MORE...Reflecting Circles to Help UUSM Heal and Move Forward
We need to talk. Four small groups have been scheduled over the summer to create opportunities for people to gather to speak from and listen to the hearts of one another.
MORE...Official Ribbon Cutting Opens Arizona Lobby Entrance
On June 30, UUSM celebrated the completion of the Arizona Lobby renovation project. Board Vice President Vilma Ortiz cut the ribbon connecting Forbes Hall with the lobby and Rev. Jeremiah…
MORE...August 2024 Worship Services
August’s theme is Hospitality. 10:30 am Sunday Worship: Aug. 4: Thief of the Heart. Aug. 11: Small Gestures. Aug. 18: Sophia’s Revolution. Aug. 25: The Process of Becoming.
MORE...From Our President: What’s Going On at UUSM this Summer?
The Board is taking our annual break from board meetings in July and August. But there’s still a great deal of activity at UUSM: the Annual Meeting, Arizona Lobby Project, Reflecting Circles, UU the Vote, welcoming Santa Monica Synagogue.
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