What's Happening at UUSM

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Washout of Highway 38 cancels UUSM Weekend at Camp de Benneville Pines

September 25, 2025

Massive mudslides last week severely damaged Highway 38 which is the main road up to Camp. It has been determined that conditions are not safe enough for us to go up this weekend as planned.

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2025 Craft Fair Seeking Artists

September 24, 2025

Sign up now to participate in this year’s Craft Fair.

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Registration for Chalice Circles is Now Open

September 18, 2025

Chalice Circles, offering opportunities to deepen your relationships with other UUSM members in a unique and supportive setting, begin in mid-October on Wednesday or Thursday evenings on Zoom.

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Join us for the 10th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March on Sunday, Sep. 21st

September 15, 2025

For nearly a decade, UUSM has been supporting and participating in the LA Interfaith Solidarity March, an event dedicated to peace and religious freedom for all.

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Sign Up Now for Home-Building Trip to Tijuana in October

September 11, 2025

Esperanza (hope) is needed right now and is happening again. We’re headed down to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses again from Friday-Sunday, October 3-5 with UU Neighborhood Church of Pasadena.

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Save the Date for a Ministerial Search Committee Workshop and Survey

September 10, 2025

On Saturday, October 11 from 10 am-1:30 pm, the UUA will offer a live online Zoom workshop to all UUSM members and friends to promote inclusive thinking and help prevent bias in our congregation’s search for a new minister.

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August Soulful Sundown: Open Mic

September 6, 2025

On Saturday, August 16, after our usual Soulful Sundown potluck, UUSM community members shared their talents in a friendly Open Mic event. A nice crowd was on hand.

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UU the Vote September Update – We’re Starting with Virginia!

September 6, 2025

Who would like to see free and fair election where people who are entitled to vote are empowered to vote. Join us for post carding beginning later this month.

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Board Approves Study/Action for Possible Plant-Based Food Policy (Part 2 of 3)

September 6, 2025

A year-long Plant-Based/Vegetarian food policy study was proposed and approved by the Board for “Default Veg” for potlucks moving forward.

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Summer Brought Annual Meeting Board Elections, New Mission & Vision Statements…and Later Board Shuffles

September 6, 2025

This summer marked a number of significant changes for the UUSM Board of Directors. New Mission & Vision Statements for the church were also approved at the Annual Meeting on June 29th.

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From Our New President: Happy New Church Year!

September 6, 2025

It’s great to be back in community after a summer of being occasionally away. And it’s an honor to step into the role of president of the congregation!

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September & October Art Wall: David Goetz

September 5, 2025

Painter David Goetz’s plein-air landscapes will be on display during September and October on the UUSM Art Wall.

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From our DMRE: Exciting Changes this Fall for Children & Youth

September 5, 2025

Our program is growing. Starting in September, we will have three CYRE classes – Beginners, Middle Grades, and High School RE.

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September 2025 Lifelong Learning

September 1, 2025

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

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UUSM NEWS TEAM

Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, James Witker
Photography: Roy Patience, Carol Ring, Cassie Winters, Greg Wood
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz

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