October 2023 Worship Services
Our October theme is Heritage. Sunday morning at 10:30 am. 10/1: St. Francis & Animal Blessings; 10/8: What is Ministry?; 10/15: Mission & Vision Renewal; 10/22: Songs of Your Soul; 10/29: Día de los Muertos & Garden of Eternity Service. Join us!
MORE...From Our Minister: The Gift Of Heritage
My heart is tuned to the whispers of the ancestors in this period and the autumnal splendor invites us all to remember the mighty cloud of witnesses that surrounds our lives.
MORE...October 2023 Generous Congregation Supports Camp de Benneville Pines
We come together for more than ourselves. This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to Camp de Benneville Pines. And there’s a matching grant!
MORE...A Celebration of Ministry
During the month of October, I will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of my ordination. Because of my openness to the diversity of faith stories I have had the privilege of working with many religious communities all over the country.
MORE...Chalice Circles Rekindle in October
Chalice Circles are small lay-led groups that meet monthly. By sharing deeply from the heart and the soul, and by listening we deepen our insight into our own lives and hold others with care.
MORE...Welcoming the Rev. Amelia Mu’mina Marie
We are thrilled to welcome the Rev. Amelia Mu’mina Marie to our beloved community as our new Ministerial Specialist for Religious Education and Congregational Life.
MORE...October 2023 Adult Programs
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...UUSM Family Camp 2023 at de Benneville Pines
It felt like things were back to normal. We had an almost-full camp, there were lots of kids, and the mountain was still as beautiful as ever.
MORE...OWL This Fall: Sex Ed Gets Real for 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders
Our Whole Lives helps young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. Fourth through sixth graders can register for fall classes now.
MORE...September 2023 Board Highlights
The UUSM Board of Directors met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to review monthly reports and discuss various church activities.
MORE...Call to Walk in Solidarity with Santa Monica Hotel Workers – Update
Thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles have gone on strike to demand livable wages, pensions, and the opportunity to live where they work. We are standing with them. Will you join us?
MORE...September 2023 Worship Services
Our September theme is Welcome. Sunday morning services at 10:30 am. 9/3: Misplaced Love; 9/10: Ingathering and Water Communion; 9/17: Opening the Book of Life; 9/24: Welcoming Wonder. Join us!
MORE...From Our Minister: Radical Welcome
You are invited to join us in our beloved congregational home. For almost a century we have gathered to enrich our lives, tend to each other’s spirits, and contribute to our world.
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