December 2025 Generous Congregation Supports UNICEF
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.
MORE...From Our President: December Reflections
We are now fully in the holiday season. Still, the holidays do not take away from the important work of our church community. Despite so much going on around us, I hope that you take time to care for yourself.
MORE...Report on the Summer Communications Potluck Discussions
Almost four months ago, more than two dozen congregants enjoyed a potluck lunch and generated a long list of thoughts, questions, hopes, and dreams about communications at UUSM.
MORE...December 2025 Worship Services
December Ministry theme: Choosing Hope. Sun. 12/7 Hope Full; 12/14 Holy Spirit; 12/21 It’s Cold and Dark; Wed. 12/24 @6 pm Candlelight Service; Sun. 12/28 Ragged Edges.
MORE...Dining for Dollars will launch early in 2026
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!
MORE...December 2025 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...Green Living Invites You Find Out More About Affordable Housing in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Airport is scheduled to close in 2028. UUSM’s Green Living Committee has endorsed the Cloverfield Commons proposal for affordable housing and a substantial public park.
MORE...Goodbye to Trish (Patricia) Brassard
I met Trish while doing Coffee Service. She always came early and offered to help out. We got to talking and she said she loved traveling. We made a plan to travel together in a year or so. Unfortunately, it never came to pass.
MORE...November & December Art Wall: UUSM Member Artists
The November-December Art Wall features works by UUSM member artists. Please join us for a reception in Forbes Hall on December 7th, after the service.
MORE...November 2025 Worship Services
November Ministry theme: Nurturing Gratitude. Sunday services at 10:30 am: 11/2: Día de los Muertos; 11/9: Heritage Sunday; 11/16: Say, Thank You; 11/23: Thanksgiving / Thanxgrieving; 11/30: Open-Hearted
MORE...From Our Minister: Nurturing Gratitude
For a few moments I pause. I think of the many ordinary blessings in my life – from the rays of sunlight through the windows, to the verdant trees outside, to another breath in my body.
MORE...Thanksgiving Celebrations on Sunday, November 23rd
This Thanksgiving, as we have done in recent years on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we will have TWO church-wide events as we move into the heart of the holiday season.
MORE...October Board Meeting Highlights
The October 14 meeting of the UUSM board of directors featured extensive updates from our Ministerial Search Committee, the Animal Ministry, and our Director of Multigenerational Religious Education
MORE...September Board Meeting Highlights
The September 9 meeting of the UUSM board of directors featured several new committee appointments, and reports about the summer activities of Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae and Director of Multi-Generational Religious Education Jessica TenHave-Place.
MORE...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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