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From Our Minister:  Living Love Through the Practice of Presence

November 28, 2024

The Earth is tilting its farthest away from the Sun, and we are summoned by the greater darkness to light brilliant fires in honor of many holiday traditions.

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From Our President: December Thoughts

December 10, 2024

All are welcome at our holiday events: Wine & Cheese Messiah Choir Fundraiser (12/19), Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (12/24), and our New Years Eve party (6 to 9 PM on 12/31).

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December is a CYRE Season of Light

November 30, 2024

December is a special time filled with winter holidays! In addition to RE lessons about the common theme of light, we will be presenting a special new holiday pageant on December 8th.

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December 2024 Generous Congregation Supports UNICEF

November 30, 2024

This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. Your donations will help UNICEF fight for the rights of every child seeking safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflicts, and equality.

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December 2024 Adult Programs

November 29, 2024

Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.

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November Board Highlights

December 10, 2024

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, via Zoom.

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December Art Wall: UUSM Member Artists

November 29, 2024

December’s Art Wall features works in a variety of media by UUSM member artists.

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UUSM Thanksgiving Celebration 2024

December 6, 2024

For Thanksgiving, our church again put up quite a nice potluck, a remarkable effort by all involved. And dozens gathered to celebrate the season.

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UUSM Staff Updates

November 28, 2024

We are happy to announce some changes to our staffing and positions.

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An Introduction to Religious Naturalism in Three Parts

September 24, 2024

UUSM’s Adult RE offers a 3-part introduction to Religious Naturalism, an emergent philosophical and theological movement connecting reverence for the sacred with the natural universe.

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UUA Disaster Relief Fund Update – November 2024

November 30, 2024

The damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton was extensive. Support for the Disaster Relief Fund makes it possible for impacted congregations to recover, reopen, and continue their ministry.

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Camp de Benneville Pines Is Alive and Well (and Needs Your Support)

November 2, 2024

After the most recent wildfire, here’s good news about Camp de Benneville Pines. UUSM members regularly enjoy a family weekend at camp in the San Bernardino National Forest.

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Who are the Tongva and Why Do We Acknowledge Them in Our UUSM Services?

November 27, 2021

“Our church and the homes of most of our members are on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Tongva people, who continue to live here and who cared for these lands for thousands of years.”

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Scammers at it Again – This Time with Fake Texts to Church Members

September 21, 2024

Today, we’ve been alerted to a new phishing attack targeting church members, this time using text messages that appear to be from Rev. Jeremiah. 

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UUSM NEWS TEAM

Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, James Witker
Photography: Carol Ring, Roy Patience
Staff Liaison: Esther Chase
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz

Please contact the News Team to submit articles. Members can contact the UUSM office to submit material for the Thursday Announcements.