Events
Consider Coming to Camp
Consider coming to camp — really, start considering it now. After having to cancel our de Benneville weekend last year, UUSM’s camp committee is putting hope on the calendar. Save the dates — September 17, […]
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Governance
Bylaws Refresh Task Force 2021
Our Bylaws are about to be refreshed! Last amended in 2013, let’s bring them into alignment with UUA recommendations and create a foundation for our future. Working closely with our Minister and Board liaison, the newly formed Bylaws Refresh Task Force will review the current bylaws, and make recommendations to reflect current circumstances, thinking and our Church’s vision. […]
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Welcome to the UUSM Community News Magazine
In a continuing attempt to differentiate UUSM’s public online multi-author blog from the private weekly Thursday Announcements, the newsletter committee has decided to rename our online publication the UUSM Community News Magazine. […]
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Bidding Extended! Online Holiday Auction Supports UUSM
The Show Goes On… UU Santa Monica Online Auction has been extended until January 6, 2021. Many items are still available! Many event slots are still open! Bid high. Bid often. […]
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News and a New Publication from the UU Humanist Association
The UU Humanist Association (on whose board I have been privileged to serve for the past several years) has just published the long-anticipated, latest issue of its semi-annual journal, Religious Humanism. Whereas past issues have […]
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Invite a Friend for Christmas Eve Online at UUSM
Invite a friend to join us for Christmas Eve Online at UUSM. The link to the Facebook livestream is here in the PDF. […]
Ministry
Pastoral Care in Our Congregation
Pastoral care is provided to members of the congregation by networks of pastoral support and care under the supervision of the minister. In a congregation of nearly three hundred members, the minister helps the congregation to take ownership for providing support to our members. […]
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News from the Mountain Top
Folks, this was a very close call, and I know you are all feeling relief in knowing that your camp is still intact. Your love for camp is great and it is clear you want to see it protected for generations to come. And it will be! […]
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League of Women Voters’ Information on California’s 17 Ballot Measures
California voters will also be deciding on 12 state propositions that are explained on the League of Women Voters’ website and in their publication, Pros & Cons — a PDF is here […]
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De Benneville Pines: Help Save our Camp!
Because of COVID-19, this year’s Santa Monica UU Family Retreat, slated to take place September 18, 19 and 20, is cancelled. But we can help make sure that Camp survives! […]