Faith Forward - Inquirers Group
Session 3: Worship and the Liturgical Year
Faith Forward Program - Inquirers Series: This Sunday, Oct 27th, Session 3: Worship & Liturgical Year - Abby Arnold, Worship Associate. Participants will learn....
- the various elements of our worship service
- about the liturgical cycle and program year of our church
- which holidays are celebrated
- how the liturgy and choir music come together for the service
You are invited to join the session. Please register at the RE table in Forbes after Service
Date / Time:
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Norm Richey
Faith Forward - Inquirers Group
Session 1: UU Principles, Sources and Historical Overview
Date / Time:
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Norm Richey
FIA: Peace & Social Justice
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Our church’s program for integrating peace and social justice concerns into the life of the congregation. The Peace & Social Justice Committee (PSJ) focuses many activities in the areas of labor and economic issues; racism, police brutality, and mass incarceration; immigration and immigrant detention; and peace and alternatives to war. It also collaborates with the Green Committee on activities focusing on climate change.
The Peace & Social Justice Committee meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month after second service. New members are welcome and needed. For more information please email James Witker.. If you do not have email, please stop by the Faith in Action table in Forbes Hall.
Date / Time:
Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 11:45am - 12:45pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Deirdre Dietel
AAHS Freethinker Forum
Freethinker Forum is a monthly interactive meeting sponsored by AAHS: Agnostics, Atheists, Humanists & Secularists of UU Santa Monica. All are welcome to join in a lively discussion where a diversity of viewpoints are
encouraged and respected.
The topic of this month’s AAHS Freethinker Forum (https://www.uusm.org/getting-involved/events/atheists-agnostics-and-humanists/aahs-freethinker-forum/2019-10-27):
Freethinker Forum: The Ten Commitments of Living Humanist Values
Whereas the Ten Commandments are a set of dictated rules , the Ten Commitments stand on their own as humanist values to maintain and strive to practice daily. They propose we put our values into action to work towards positively impacting our communities and society. We will discuss whether and how these commitments might inform our lives as Humanists and freethinkers
Contact: aahs@uusm.org
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AAHS is a local group of the UU Humanist Association (huumanists.org).
More info:
AAHS (Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists & Secularists/Skeptics) is a group that meets monthly (4th Sundays) for discussion and fellowship at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica. All are welcome!
The term Humanism (sometimes known as secular humanism, modern humanism or scientific humanism) was first used as a moniker for a non-theistic, compassionate philosophy or worldview by Rev. John Dietrich of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis in 1916, over 100 years ago! The early Unitarian Humanists wrote the original "Humanism and its Aspirations" manifesto and co-founded the American Humanist Association, helping to begin an international movement.
"The time has come for widespread recognition of the radical changes in religious beliefs throughout the modern world. The time is past for mere revision of traditional attitudes. Science and economic change have disrupted the old beliefs. Religions the world over are under the necessity of coming to terms with new conditions created by a vastly increased knowledge and experience. In every field of human activity, the vital movement is now in the direction of a candid and explicit humanism."
- Humanist Manifesto 1, 1933
Contact: aahs@uusm.org
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Date / Time:
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
James Witker
FIA - Lunches for Bunches
Date / Time:
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 11:15am - 12:00pm
Contact Name:
Dorothy Steinicke
Green Committee Meeting
To inform others of the simple changes that can be made to decrease their carbon footprint, and to implement social action to green our community.
Date / Time:
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Alison Kendall
International Folk Dancing with Instructors
They say that dancing is combining fun with exercise and friends! Learn international folk dancing with instructors Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. Folk dancing is for anyone who loves to move to traditional music. New dancers are welcome – there are no partners required. Donations accepted. Please enter from the Arizona door.
PLEASE NOTE: Our instructor Sandy won't be able to run the class on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The next dance will be on January 18, 2020. The first five months of 2020 are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. for the third Saturday. We normally take June, July, and August off and then continue for the rest of the year.
The dates for the first five months of 2020:
January 18
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16
January 18
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16
Date / Time:
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Contact Name:
Bob Dietz
International Folk Dancing with Instructors
They say that dancing is combining fun with exercise and friends! Learn international folk dancing with instructors Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. Folk dancing is for anyone who loves to move to traditional music. New dancers are welcome – there are no partners required. Donations accepted.
Please enter from the Arizona door.
Future Date - Dec 14
Date / Time:
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Contact Name:
Bob Dietz
International Folk Dancing with Instructors
They say that dancing is combining fun with exercise and friends! Learn international folk dancing with instructors Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. Folk dancing is for anyone who loves to move to traditional music. New dancers are welcome – there are no partners required. Donations accepted.
Please enter from the Arizona door.
Future Dates - Nov 9 and Dec 14
Date / Time:
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Contact Name:
Bob Dietz
Healthy Congregations - InterGroup Dialogues across Difference
On Wednesday, September 25th at 7pm, you are cordially invited to attend the newest event in the Healthy Congregation Council's series of InterGroup Dialogues across Difference. Thus far we have met to discuss (1) Community and Belonging, and (2) Customs and Ethical Complexities of Food. The third InterGroup Dialogue is entitled Theology: Need We Think Alike to Love Alike? During this session, we will explore within a contained and respectful space our possibly conflicting systems of belief, religion, spirituality and values. The purpose of the InterGroup Dialogue is not to debate or persuade one another, but rather to listen with open minds, reflect on where we agree or disagree, and respond thoughtfully, all the while appreciating our beautiful differences. Snacks and treats will be served.
Please let us know you are coming by emailing rightrelations@uusm.org or by telling one of your Right Relations Team, a.k.a. Healthy Congregation Council, members.
Date / Time:
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact Name:
Audrey Lyness