Science Non-Fiction Book Group: February 21, 7:30 pm, via Zoom. To receive the link, you will want to be on the group email list. Contact: Rebecca Crawford, sci-nonfiction@uusm.org  

We will discuss “Math Without Numbers,” by Milo Beckman. The book “explores deep mathematical topics—and shows how mathematicians think—in completely readable prose. The puzzles and games are bonuses. Very enjoyable.” —Will Shortz, crossword editor, The New York Times.           

All are welcome. 

Practicing for de Benneville — Bringing the Mountains to Santa Monica Mark your calendars. On Sunday, August 12, we will recreate Camp de Benneville Pines on our very own church patio. Join us after service for songs and crafts, a tie-dye display, a photo show, and sign up for our “real” camp in September. Then, in conjunction with Second-Sunday Supper, come at 5 p.m. for campish games and activities. Campish supper is at 6 p.m., maybe a talent show at 7 p.m. (?) followed by a campfire with songs and s’mores. Lots of campish fun — don't miss it.

Practicing for de Benneville — Bringing the Mountains to Santa Monica Mark your calendars. On Sunday, August 12, we will recreate Camp de Benneville Pines on our very own church patio. Join us after service for songs and crafts, a tie-dye display, a photo show, and sign up for our “real” camp in September. Then, in conjunction with Second-Sunday Supper, come at 5 p.m. for campish games and activities. Campish supper is at 6 p.m., maybe a talent show at 7 p.m. (?) followed by a campfire with songs and s’mores. Lots of campish fun — don't miss it.

Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Executive Director of the UU Legislative Ministry in California, will be giving the sermon at UUSM on Sunday, Aug. 12. In addition, and to our great pleasure, she will join us for a "Dessert and Dialogue" event Saturday evening, Aug. 11 in Forbes Hall at 7 PM. The legislative calendar this year in California is a packed one, with many ballot initiatives, including SAFE—ending the death penalty, and other legislative battles, including AB1801 (Ammiano) TRUST Act, restricting the scope of ICE in our communities. Of course the hype of a presidential election will make November even more hectic.

 Please come and join us for this chance to exchange ideas with Rev. Lindi about the challenges that we in California face in the coming years (and that many states confront as well). When we have more information from Lindi about her particular concerns for us, we will notify you.

We would like to make this a potluck dessert, so let us know if you can bring something such as fruit, cookies, drinks.

The Unitarian Church Community Church of Santa Monica offers a course, sponsored by the Membership Committee, for people who are interested in membership or simply want to get to know our values, principles, and community a bit better.

What you can expect from our class is an appreciation and understanding for:

Our shared spiritual journeys in considering being a part of Unitarian Universalism.
Our history as a progressive religion and as a Santa Monica Community.
Our church structure and governance.
The ways you can participate in our primary programs such as Lifespan Religious Education, Faith in Action, Membership, and Music.
The steps to membership including a discussion on the commitments of membership.

Registration: Write to office@uusm.org with "Register for UU & You" in the subject line, or call the office at (310) 829-5436. Please include your name and e-mail and/or phone and the number of people attending. You may also register during coffee hour.