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December 2022 Board Highlights

January 4, 2023

The UUSM Board of Directors met on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, to hear reports from church staff and committees, and to discuss various aspects of the church’s operations.

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O.W.L. Facilitator Training at UUSM

December 28, 2022

We had 13 participants in our December training from throughout Southern California, and now have five newly minted UUSM Our Whole Lives facilitators.

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Join us! 💓💓😀 December and January Youth RE Events

December 18, 2022

A look back at recent Youth RE activities and a look ahead at the plans for the holiday and beyond. Games, fire, treats, helping, singing, sharing, digging… Join in the fun!

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Three Winter Holiday Services at UU Santa Monica

December 18, 2022

UU Santa Monica welcomes congregants, friends, and the public to delight in the spirit of the season. Join us for three services and an informal gathering to celebrate the holidays.

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December 2022 Worship Services

December 3, 2022

Sunday morning services at 10:30 am in December: I Wonder as I Wander; Our Liberal Religious Values; Winter Festivals of Light; Christmas Eve Holy Starlight. (No service Dec. 25.)

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From Our Minister: A Season of Wonder

December 3, 2022

We are entering the season of wonder. Winter marks a period when change is almost suspended and nature begins to rest, inviting us to pause in awe before the mystery and beauty of life. 

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December 2022 Generous Congregation Supports UNICEF

November 30, 2022

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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New Year Resolution Workshop 2023 on Zoom

December 12, 2022

The New Year is the time we typically set out our list of things we want to do, change, see and accomplish. If you’ve had problems identifying and/or keeping those resolutions or goals in the past, this workshop is where you want to start.

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Thanksgiving Together Again!

November 22, 2022

At exactly 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 20, tables were set up, then covered in orange cloth, flower arrangements set out, and place settings put down. Potluck dishes arrived. It felt like old times.

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Arizona Lobby Repair Project: December’s Good News

December 2, 2022

Construction progress: the steel installed has passed inspection; a concrete pour is next week. The Board encourages us to donate to fully match our Spirit Level $50,000 grant.

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December 2022 Adult Programs

December 2, 2022

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 2022 Board Highlights

November 27, 2022

The UUSM Board of Directors met on Tuesday, November 8, to hear reports from church staff and committees, and to discuss various aspects of the church’s operations.

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UUSM NEWS TEAM

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
News Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz
Monthly News Digest Production: Barbara Andres, Lois Hutchinson, Pam Teplitz

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