Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae, preaching; Judith Martin Straw, Worship Associate. Love is at the center of our faith and we are therefore called to strive to live with open hearts. That can be difficult in times such as these when empathy, compassion, and love are threatened in our wider world. Join us as we consider how we can spiritually resource ourselves so that our love is expansive, bold, and resilient. We will also learn more about the ministerial search process and our "Break Barriers, Build Beliefs" assessment and workshop as we prepare to conduct an inclusive national ministerial search. Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person. 
Join us under the shade structure after the service as we prepare brown bag lunches for our homeless neighbors. 
Join us under the shade structure for our potluck lunch and discussion led by Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins: "Things Your Mother Didn’t Tell You". Women+ includes our gender-fluid and non-binary siblings!
Free
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2 events,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […] 
All ages are invited to join us for fun and community-building at Game Night. Bring your favorite board game, and if you can, bring a new friend. |
2 events,
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. 
How do different religious traditions and their spiritual practices make us feel as we experience the precariousness of being human? Join Dr. Franz Metcalf, an experienced religious studies professor, every other Wed. via Zoom starting October 29. |
1 event,
The Men's Group offers the opportunity to participate in a provocative and stimulating discussion. We invite you to get to know us and experience UU perspectives in a meaningful way. We meet on the first Thursday of the month on Zoom. |
2 events,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […]
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
4 events,
Time: 11am – 12:30pm PDT We’re taking a stand against this administration’s cruel, egregious attacks on so much that’s good and just in our country. We will keeping showing up to build community and defend our democracy, and demonstrate our support for due process, Medicare, Social Security, immigrants, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, people with disabilities, science, education and so much more. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and signs. See you soon. A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/788216/?referring_vol=10785547 
First Saturdays: Let your inner artist show forth. Watercolor basics will be explained, then it’s time to paint.
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Cloverfield Commons is a proposal to include affordable housing, as well as a 100-acre park when the Santa Monica airport closes, for Santa Monica’s workers, including teachers, public employees, healthcare and hospitality workers. Come find out more about the proposal.
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Tom Ahern would like to invite the UUSM community to the concert at UU Santa Monica, which will feature Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; Schubert - Holy, Holy, Holy; Rachmaninoff - Ave Maria; Lauridsen - Ubi Caritas et Amor; Maurice Goldman - Hava Neytzey B’Machol; Davis/Onorati/Simeone - Little Drummer Boy; Kenneth Wells - My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord . . . plus sing-along and more. The concert will be about 80 minutes with no intermission. Voluntary donations are welcome. |
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6 events,
Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. John Hart, Worship Associate. How might hope be expressed by a pessimist, optimist, or realist? Is there a difference between optimism and hope? In this season of Hope, at the end of a year of disappointments, outrage, and deferred dreams, what is in your heart that you might share with the people in your corner of the world? And we'll begin the service with a Holiday Pageant presented by our children and youth. December Ministry Theme: Choosing Hope.
Join us under the shade structure after the service as we prepare brown bag lunches for our homeless neighbors. 
UUSM’s Art Wall features works by some of our own members this November and December: Bettye Barclay, Ellen Levy and Bob Dietz, Roy Patience, Tom Peters, Sue Stoyanoff, and Greg Wood. Join us for an art reception after worship service in Forbes Hall. 
On December 7th, Green Living invites UUSM members to explore ways to support sustainability and climate justice through personal investments with Greg Wendt, an investment manager for those seeking to support their values. 
Whether you're looking for social justice activities, small group meetings, or just some inner peace, this is the time for questions and answers.
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Join Rev. Kikanza in exploring your spiritual journey. Look at patterns, roadblocks and bridges. How have you gotten to this point in your journey? What tools and goals do you have for your walk into your future? After Rev. Kikanza's highly successful and popular Build Your Own Theology classes, this workshop will provide a process for thinking clearly about your spiritual goals. |
1 event,
Join us for The Gathering, a monthly virtual event from Side With Love designed to offer: Spiritual Grounding – Strengthen your heart and spirit for the work ahead. Political Analysis […] |
1 event,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […] |
1 event,
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
0 events,
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2 events,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […]
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
4 events,
Time: 11am – 12:30pm PDT We’re taking a stand against this administration’s cruel, egregious attacks on so much that’s good and just in our country. We will keeping showing up to build community and defend our democracy, and demonstrate our support for due process, Medicare, Social Security, immigrants, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, people with disabilities, science, education and so much more. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and signs. See you soon. A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/788216/?referring_vol=10785547 
SoulCollage® is a creative method of self-exploration through the intuitive construction of small collages.
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All ages are invited to our Holiday Cookie Party, a multigenerational event where we will bake and decorate sugar cookies and share holiday cheer! Bring your favorite cookie cutters from home if you like, or just just bring a friend. 
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm for International Folk Dancing led by Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. |
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3 events,
Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae, preaching; Rebecca Haggerty, Worship Associate. Our Unitarian forbearers experienced the divine as a Unity rather than a Trinity, and that conception shaped the theological foundations of our liberal religious movement. It was born of a fearlessness in questioning convention and an openness to spiritual experiences outside of the dominant experiences. Today, many Unitarian Universalists find inspiration in the Spirit of Life and in this service we will consider our transformative dances with spirit. Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person.
Join us under the shade structure after the service as we prepare brown bag lunches for our homeless neighbors. 
Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry empowers individuals, chapters, and congregations to build justice and compassion for animals. |
0 events,
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1 event,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […] |
3 events,
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us.
How do different religious traditions and their spiritual practices make us feel as we experience the precariousness of being human? Join Dr. Franz Metcalf, an experienced religious studies professor, every other Wed. via Zoom starting October 29. 
This is an opportunity for members to share deeply and listen with an open heart as we deepen our awareness of our own lives and hold with care the lives of others. |
1 event,
This is an opportunity for members to share deeply and listen with an open heart as we deepen our awareness of our own lives and hold with care the lives of others. |
2 events,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […]
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
4 events,
Time: 11am – 12:30pm PDT We’re taking a stand against this administration’s cruel, egregious attacks on so much that’s good and just in our country. We will keeping showing up to build community and defend our democracy, and demonstrate our support for due process, Medicare, Social Security, immigrants, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, people with disabilities, science, education and so much more. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and signs. See you soon. A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/788216/?referring_vol=10785547
The Men's Group offers the opportunity to participate in a provocative and stimulating discussion. We invite you to get to know us and experience UU perspectives in a meaningful way. 
Come relax, rest, and reset while experiencing the meditative sounds with angelic singing by Adrienne Sumpter, crystal bowls, and more. All are welcome to join us. Please RSVP to adultRE@uusm.org.
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Free Drinks, Pizza, Salad. Potluck too! Kids welcome! Bring a song or a story or a poem or a skit for everyone to enjoy. Happy Holidays! |
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3 events,
Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching; Dr. Susan Hendricks, Worship Associate. It is the Season of Lights! As we mark the beginning of Winter we pause to remember those who remain in the cold and dark. There are many who never see the Light or feel the warmth of community. How do we embody our values for inclusion and justice when the darkness is so overwhelming? Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person.
Join us under the shade structure after the service as we prepare brown bag lunches for our homeless neighbors. 
The Faith in Action: Peace & Social Justice Committee works in many ways to put UU values into action in our local community and wider world. |
0 events,
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1 event,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […] |
2 events,
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. 
Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae & Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching; Chela Metzger, Worship Associate. Join us for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday at 6:00 pm as we travel from our sanctuary to Bethlehem to celebrate good tidings of great joy with stories, songs, prayers, and carols. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. All are welcome! Join us for worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person. |
0 events,
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2 events,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […]
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
3 events,
We will meet in Forbes Hall on Saturday, December 27, 10:30 am to noon, to discuss The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss, […]
Time: 11am – 12:30pm PDT We’re taking a stand against this administration’s cruel, egregious attacks on so much that’s good and just in our country. We will keeping showing up to build community and defend our democracy, and demonstrate our support for due process, Medicare, Social Security, immigrants, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, people with disabilities, science, education and so much more. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and signs. See you soon. A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/788216/?referring_vol=10785547 
Come dance with us! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm for International Folk Dancing led by Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. |
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3 events,
Chaplain Michael Eselun, preaching; Judith Martin Straw, Worship Associate. Most of us would prefer tidiness over mess — a place for everything and everything in its place. Sadly, life seldom cooperates. Life is messy—perspectives and realities can collide at such inopportune times. Can we come to peace with mess? Even stand in awe before the jarring mess of life? A popular guest speaker and UCLA oncology chaplain, Michael Eselun will share some reflections with no answers at all. Come hear something new from someone who's spoken from our pulpit over two dozen times. Join us for Sunday morning worship in our historic Sanctuary at 18th and Arizona, online or in-person.
Join us under the shade structure after the service as we prepare brown bag lunches for our homeless neighbors. 
Join us under the shade structure after our potluck lunch to share, reflect, and plan. Women+ includes our gender-fluid and non-binary siblings!
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […] |
1 event,
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
1 event,
The Men's Group offers the opportunity to participate in a provocative and stimulating discussion. We invite you to get to know us and experience UU perspectives in a meaningful way. We meet on the first Thursday of the month on Zoom. |
2 events,
From the Westside Food Bank: We need to assemble over 400 boxes for distribution that our pantries and partners provide to individuals and families in need. We are looking for […]
Taking time for quiet meditation and sharing the intimacy of sitting in silence together can help sustain and ground us. |
2 events,
Time: 11am – 12:30pm PDT We’re taking a stand against this administration’s cruel, egregious attacks on so much that’s good and just in our country. We will keeping showing up to build community and defend our democracy, and demonstrate our support for due process, Medicare, Social Security, immigrants, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, people with disabilities, science, education and so much more. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and signs. See you soon. A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/788216/?referring_vol=10785547
First Saturdays: Let your inner artist show forth. Watercolor basics will be explained, then it’s time to paint. |