From Our Minister: Change Is in the Air
What many of us fear most is becoming reconciled to injustice, resigned to fear and despair, lulled into a life of apathy. Have you put in enough strategies to avoid this fate?
MORE...Notes from Seminary, #1
Amy Brunell writes, “After completing my first month at Starr King School for the Ministry, I can happily report that I love what I’m learning.”
MORE...Arizona Lobby Repair Project: Concrete and Funding Update
Our Board of Directors encourages us to pitch in to match the Spirit Level grant. October’s construction progress: preparations passed inspection, and first concrete was poured.
MORE...November 2022 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...October 2022 Board Highlights
The UUSM Board of directors met on Tuesday, October 11, to hear reports from church staff and committees, and to discuss various aspects of the church’s operations.
MORE...Update on UUSM Bylaws Refresh
The Bylaws Refresh Task Force is close to scheduling a Congregational Meeting to vote on proposed new bylaws.
MORE...Coming of Age Is Back for 2022–23!
We’re excited to offer the Coming of Age program to young people in grades 7 through 9. COA helps teens make intentional decisions about the kind of people they want to become.
MORE...Weekly Zoom Coffee Hour Comes to an End
Increasing onsite attendance has meant that most people have stopped coming to the online post-service meeting. UUSM’s weekly Zoom Coffee Hour will be discontinued at the end of October.
MORE...October Art Wall: Bettye Barclay
Among the paintings on display are fourteen new, small-scale works that were done as background for Bettye’s Thought for the Day mailings, as well as a few of her fused glass wall hangings.
MORE...First Friday Family Fun: Great Food and Fellowship, Thanks to Women+Community
Three cheers for the Women+Community and friends, who hosted UUSM’s very first First Friday Fun event for families. Parents didn’t have to cook (yay!), and the kids had a blast!
MORE...UUSM Hikers Are on the Trail Again
The hiking group is ready to hike again Saturday, October 29th at 9:00 am when we will meet at church to organize carpooling. The hike for this month will be in Topanga State Park along the Musch trail.
MORE...October 2022 Worship Services
We look forward to being with you in person or in spirit on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. October theme: The Path of Courage. Sermons: St. Francis Day & Blessing of the Animals; Explorations of the Heart; Why Pray?; Sisters of the Moon; Día de los Muertos.
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