Only Love Can Do That - MLK Sunday
Theme:
Prophecy
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
"Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - MLK, Strength to Love, 1957.
The Prophethood of All Believers
Theme:
Prophecy
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Maggie Pothuff
Worship Associate:
James Witker
Many of us find ourselves engaged in community work one way or another - through the arts, service, advocacy or other leadership. Sunday's sermon will explore the connection between this work and our Unitarian Universalist tradition. How does claiming our faith identity in public change the very work we're doing? What's "our faith" anyway? Mid-century Unitarian theologian James Adams (1901 - 1994) wrestled with this same question nearly 75 years ago, ultimately articulating a transformed and transforming liberalism that can guide us in our work today.
Lessons of Kwanzaa
Theme:
Prophecy
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur, Rev. Kikanza J. Nuri-Robins, Dr. Zanaida Robles, Leon Henderson-MacLennan
Ring in the new year with our all-star worship leaders, including one of the original group which developed the cultural holiday, Kwanzaa. Reflect with us on the seven principles of Kwanzaa and what they might mean to us as UUs.
[Note: No audio recording is available for this service.]
Adult R/E - Advanced Healthcare Directive Workshop
This workshop will help individuals prepare critical paperwork that will guide their families and physicians with personal instructions about end-of-life care. Many of us learned about these issues in the Conversations about Death discussion group. You can print your own copy of the form for free, as well as explore a good checklist and resources, by visiting the website of California State Attorney General: http://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/care . I'll bring several copies of forms plus reference materials and home-baked cookies. You bring notes or drafts and contact information for your doctor, health insurance, and your healthcare proxy/agent. See you in Forbes Hall. To RSVP and/or if you have questions, please contact Joyce Holmen.
Date / Time:
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact Name:
Joyce Holmen
Memorial Service - John Fels
Join us in the sanctuary to celebrate the life of long-time church member John Fels, who died on Saturday, December 10.
Date / Time:
Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Contact Name:
Ron Crane
Heart to Heart Circles
Date / Time:
Repeats every month on the third Tuesday until Tue Jun 12 2018 except Tue Nov 21 2017, Tue Dec 19 2017. Also includes Tue Nov 14 2017, Tue Dec 12 2017.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday, March 21, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Abby Arnold
Leslie Beauvais
Holiday Decorating
Please come join Karl Lisovsky who will lead the decorating of the Sanctuary beginning around 1pm.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Karl Lisovsky, lisovsky@ucla.edu.
Date / Time:
Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Karl Lisofsky
Heart to Heart Circles
Date / Time:
Repeats every month on the second Thursday until Thu Jun 14 2018 except Fri Jul 14 2017, Fri Aug 11 2017, Thu Sep 14 2017. Also includes Thu Sep 07 2017.
Thursday, September 7, 2017 - 7:00pm - 9:00pmThursday, January 11, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Norm Richey
December, 2016
Translations: An Exhibit of Fused-Glass Wall Art by Bettye Barclay
Bettye Barclay, our award winning multi-media artist, has added yet another medium to her repertoire: fused glass. Her December Art Wall exhibit features “Translations” from previous works in acrylic, clay, and watercolor into gorgeous and meticulously crafted wall hangings of fused glass. She has particularly enjoyed exploring stylized figures, masks, and abstract designs. The show includes glass interpretations of “Seasons of the Heart,” a series that Bettye did in clay several years ago.
The Artist’s Opening Reception will be held Sunday, December 4, from 12 noon to 1:30pm. The exhibit will run through the end of the month. During the reception, many other pieces of Bettye’s work will be available for your consideration.
Bettye likes to think of her glass pieces as fancy and fun. By using iridized and dichroic specialty glass, she adds a touch of elegance to the fancy stylized figures. Fun shows up in the masks, funky faces, and totems, and in her colorful depiction of birds and fishes.
Bettye has won awards in local and national competitions for her clay creations and paintings. She has sold her one-of-a-kind clay creations in fine craft galleries throughout the United States. Her work is in collections in the US, Hong Kong, Korea, Canada, and Australia.
For more info or weekday appointments please contact Nancy Thompson at assistant@uusm.org or 310-829-5436 ext 102. For further info about this show or about exhibiting on the Art Wall at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, please contact our art director, Beverly Alison.
R/E - DRE Start-up Workshop
Date / Time:
Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Kathleen Renae Hogue