Choosing a Future for Unitarian Universalism in the 21st Century
Theme:
Creativity
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Rev Dr. Ken Brown
Sparking Our Creative Spirit
Theme:
Creativity
Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 10:00am
Nica Eaton-Guinn
Conversations about Death with Beth Rendeiro
A SERIES: LAST CONVERSATIONS
An evening of discussion
about death
TONIGHT
Death can have a powerful impact on our lives yet open discussion of it is feared and hidden. Get answers. Bring your worries and experiences as we begin to heal our relationship with death. You will receive helpful handouts. The evening will be led by Beth Rendeiro, a wise listener who understands deeply. Cassandra Christenson, RN, whose life's work has been with those nearing the end of life will be our resource for this evening.
JOIN US FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL CONVERSATION
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 7-8:30 PM,
ROOM ONE, Enter at side door off Arizona Ave.
Date / Time:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Cassandra Christenson
June, 2015
Mathilde Lombard - Number of Years
Please join us as we welcome multi-media artist Mathilde Lombard and come view Number of Years — her show of acrylic paintings. Lombard curated our Art Wall for 20 years and passed the job on to Beverly Alison about 20 years ago. We welcome back her fine art and friendship! A Gala Artist Opening Reception for Mathilde Lombard will be on Sunday, June 7, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., UU Santa Monica, Forbes Hall.
Mathilde Lombard has been curating art and creating her own works for many years. Much of the formal training Lombard received was at the Beverly Hills Adult School and from mentors, including Keith Finch. Lombard uses watercolor, ink, acrylic and other media to make striking and memorable images.
Lombard explains her passion, “I believe that each of us has creativity within expressed in many different ways. The question is whether or not one is moved to explore it. Visual art has been a major force in my life…I work intuitively, without preconceived notions and allow the painting to lead me. Truly, art is a never ending exploration — rich and exciting, frustrating and joyful!”
Lombard has been featured in many galleries in southern California and won a number of awards. She is a member of Women Painters West and the National Watercolor Society. From 1992 to 2006 she was represented by the Art Rental and Sales Gallery of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Her work has also appeared in a number of publications including “Faces” by Jack Selleck, “The Art of Collage” by Gerald Brommer, and “The Best of Watercolor, Volume 3, Selected by Serge Hollerbach and Betty Lou Schlemm.”
The show will run through Sunday, June 28, and is open to the public on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on weekdays by appointment. Contact Nancy at assistant@uusm.org or at (310) 829-5436 ext. 102 for information or appointments. Contact Beverly Alison for further information about the artist or about exhibiting on the Art Wall at UU Santa Monica.
Attention Church Artists:
July is the month of our annual exhibit. If you have work you wish to exhibit on the Art Wall contact Diana Spears by June 15.
Conversations about Death
Conversations About Death
presents
Death Café
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. Alongside refreshing drinks, cake and fruit!
A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
http://deathcafe.com/
Richard Mathias, a long time UU member and facilitator of the UU Men's group, will lead us in the Death Café. Cassandra, retired RN long experienced in the field of death and dying, will be our resource person.
If you like, bring cake, fruit or your favorite tea Along with your tea cup and saucer
June 30, Tuesday, 7-9:00PM Forbes Hall
On July 12, 11:30-1:00pm Forbes Hall, Cassandra will share how to comfort and guide another through the last hours of life. Several UU members will tell how to create a "Good Death"
There will be follow up discussion on July 15, 7-8:30pm Forbes Hall. All are welcome
Please call Cassandra if you have questions or experiences you would like to share.
Date / Time:
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact Name:
Cassandra Christenson
Empty Nest and BEYOND
Date / Time:
Repeats every month on the third Sunday until Sun Aug 16 2015 .
Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 11:30am - 1:15pmSunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:30am - 1:15pm
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 11:30am - 1:15pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Linda Marten
Newcomer Orientation
Date / Time:
Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Contact Name:
Kris Langabeer
Plaque Presentation - Warren Mathews Conference Room
Lunch and a celebration of the naming of the Warren Mathews Conference Room in the Cottage. All church members and friends of the church are invited.
Date / Time:
Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Charles Haskell
FIA - Artisan, Wares, & GourmandGoods Fundraiser
Faith in Action Commission Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, July 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Courtyard. Artisan wares will include ceramics, jewelry, and other hand made goods. Gourmet goodies will include Abby Arnold’s homemade chocolate and caramel sauces. In addition, a number of gift items and costume jewelry will be available. Please come and support our FIA programs. For further information contact Diana Spears.
Date / Time:
Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 9:30am - 2:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Diana Spears
Second Sunday Cinema
Hosted by Faith in Action November 8, 7:30 to 9 pm in the Sanctuary. The film will be “Health For Sale,” a 2007 film about the pharmaceutical industry that seems relevant given the upcoming debate over the Transpacific Partnership Proposal (for more information see: newsreel.org/video/HEALTH-FOR-SALE )
Date / Time:
Repeats every month on the second Sunday until Sun Nov 08 2015 .
Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 7:30pm - 9:00pmSunday, November 8, 2015 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Room: