What's Happening at UUSM

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A New Banner on Arizona Ave.

March 18, 2024

In 2018, UUSM put up a banner along the ivy on Arizona Ave. that expressed our congregation’s support for Black Lives Matter. It was vandalized twice. We are now re-asserting our values with another banner in that same location.

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March 2024 Worship Services

March 2, 2024

March’s theme: Transformation. Sunday Worship at 10:30 am: 3/3 Shivaratri (the Night of Shiva); 3/10 The Quran and Ramazan; 3/17 Communion; 3/24 TBD; 3/31 Easter. Join us!

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From Our Minister: Transforming Ourselves, Transforming the World 

March 2, 2024

Transformation is not about fixing or control or striving for perfection, but stillness, listening, and creating the space and conditions for the greater unfolding of our souls.

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UUs Condemn Violence Against Gaza

February 19, 2024

The UUA shared resources and issued statements on the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and Israel, calling on Unitarian Universalists to open our hearts and act collectively.

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March 2024 Generous Congregation Supports Planned Parenthood

March 2, 2024

At UUSM, we believe in actively opposing attacks on human reproductive rights. This month, half of our Sunday offerings will go to Planned Parenthood.

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March 2024 Adult Programs

March 1, 2024

Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.

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February Board Highlights

March 1, 2024

The UUSM Board of Directors met on Tuesday, February 13 to discuss and hear reports on various aspects of the church’s operations and congregational life.

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RE Rewards: Larry Weiner Teaches and Learns

February 19, 2024

Larry finds the UUSM youth “a hoot to hang out with.” He gets a true sense of accomplishment, watching them learn to make a difference in the world.

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Preparations Begin for D4$ 2024 Auction

March 2, 2024

Dining for Dollars is UU Santa Monica’s most communitarian fundraiser: it brings like-minded people into community and raises money for the church. A win-win, for sure.

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New Chalice-Shaped Planter Replaces Old Fountain in Anderson Courtyard

March 2, 2024

On a recent Sunday, Karl Lisovsky and a few willing congregants set up the new ceramic chalice-planter in Anderson Courtyard. It has already been planted to welcome us to UUSM.

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Six New Facilitators Train Up for Expanded Grade-School OWL

February 19, 2024

After many hours of training, UUSM has freshly trained OWL facilitators for the K–1 and 4–6 grade age groups (including one recent YRUU grad). And we made some great connections.

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February/March Art Wall: “Moments” by Bonnie Lambert

February 7, 2024

The art wall in Forbes Hall will feature a collection of portraits by the painter Bonnie Lambert in February and March.

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An Update on Santa Monica Hotel Workers’ Struggle

January 30, 2024

Lend your support to the fight for living wages and fair working conditions for Santa Monica’s hotel workers.

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Faith Forward Series Returns for 2024

January 22, 2024

What do Unitarian Universalists believe? What happens in your church community? Our Faith Forward Inquirers Series for visitors and new members will answer these questions and more.

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UUSM NEWS TEAM

Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, Lois Hutchinson, Pam Teplitz
Photography: Carol Ring, Roy Patience
Staff Liaison: Esther Chase
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz

Please contact the News Team to submit articles. Members can contact the UUSM office to submit material for the Thursday Announcements.