What’s Happening in CYRE?
Here’s news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE this Sunday and beyond.
MORE...From Our President: February Reflections
Many of us finished up 2025 hoping that 2026 would be better. Sadly, it is not. Here at UUSM, we continue to show up to protest injustice and to show up for each other.
MORE...Meet Our 2026 Choir Section Leaders
Please welcome our two new section leaders, May Claire La Plant and Daniel Voigt, who join our two continuing section leaders, David Erik Peterson and Olivia Salazar.
MORE...UUA President Arrested at Anti-ICE Funding Protest
Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt was arrested by Capitol Police on Thursday as she protested the Department of Homeland Security budget with leaders from various religious traditions.
MORE...February 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...February 2026 Worship Services
February Ministry theme: Embodying Resilience . 2/1 Imbolc / Brigid with CUUPs. 2/8 Embodying Resilience. 2/15 The Way of Yoga: MahaShivaratri. 2/22 Watch Me!
MORE...Quilts for the Art Wall
UUSM quilters, submit your work for display on the March-April Art Wall.
MORE...Ministerial Search Committee to Share Results of the Congregational Survey and Conversations
Last Fall, in a crucial phase of our ministerial search process, so many UUSM members and friends participated in the all-congregational survey as well as our series of small group…
MORE...Peace & Social Justice at 41st Annual MLK Jr. Santa Monica Celebration and Community Fair
On MLK Day, Monday, January 19th, UUSM’s FIA P&SJ Committee will be tabling at the 41st annual Santa Monica MLK Celebration. This year’s Venue is John Adams Middle School (JAMS). Drop by and say hi.
MORE...December 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Monica board of directors met via Zoom on December 9, 2025 to discuss church issues, activities, and more.
MORE...January 2026 Generous Congregation supports the ACLU Foundation
This month, half of our Sunday Offering will go to the ACLU Foundation. The Foundation supports the ACLU in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone’s civil liberties.
MORE...January & February Art Wall: The Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County
The January-February Art Wall features works by members of the Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County. Please join us for a reception in Forbes Hall on January 4th, after the service.
MORE...Dining for Dollars Launch Party Is Saturday, February 21st
Mark Your Calendar! Dining for Dollars 2026 will launch early next year — on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00 – 9:00 PM in Forbes Hall with an All-Church Celebration!
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