Hiking Group
The hiking group will be gathering together at the church May 28th, 2022, Saturday at 9 AM to prepare to carpool to Solstice Canyon for an easy 2.1 mile round trip hike. The trail is a paved/dirt road with plenty of room for social distancing and good conversation.
For more info or questions please email Greg Wood at hiking@uusm.org
Date / Time:
Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
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"Aging Beauty" - UUSM Sunday Service - May 15, 2022
Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching
Sue Bickford, worship associate
As we age, we have more opportunity to let our inner beauty radiate outward. Surface beauty mellows or fades, and we are invited to refine or redefine our perceptions of beauty – and aging. What does “old” mean to you? What is the relationship of aging and beauty to your understanding of our UU principles of acceptance and spiritual growth?
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CareRing - Zoom/Online
CareRing Committee invites all in the UUCCSM community to a virtual facilitated circle of caring. Zoom link will be sent after registration. The goal of this gathering is to re-connect, catch up and share personal thoughts, feelings, and strategies for dealing with a challenging time. We hope you will join us for this connection time.
Please RSVP to: pastoralcare@uusm.org.
Date / Time:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bans Off Our Bodies Rally - Offsite
This coming Saturday morning, May 14th will see the first coordinated nationwide action in support of reproductive rights since the leak of a forthcoming Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Join Faith In Action, UUSM members & friends, and other area UUs as we meet up in Downtown LA for this rally and protest co-organized by Planned Parenthood, the Women’s March Foundation, and other allied groups! Sign up to meet and/or carpool here. Questions or concerns: contact justice@uusm.org.
Date / Time:
Saturday, May 14, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Get Out The Vote
UU The Vote Kickoff - Shmear and Scheming for the Midterms, Sunday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, Courtyard Shade Structure. No RSVP necessary but reserve your spot (and bagel) here! When we organize, we build power in our communities for justice, accountability, and healing. There is so much at stake in the 2022 midterm elections. Together, our communities can address the current threats to our democracy and human dignity. Can't come but want to join the effort? Join the Santa Monica UU the Vote Team today and we'll keep you posted!
Email justice@uusm.org for more info.
Date / Time:
Sunday, May 29, 2022 - 9:30am - 10:30am
"Our Living Tradition" - UUSM Sunday Service - May 8, 2022
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching
Charles Haskell, worship associate
Our Unitarian Universalist tradition is alive in that it may evolve with the times through democratic processes. We follow a congregational polity which means we are a self-governing church. Our Bylaws Refresh Task Force has recently drafted proposed Bylaws to be considered for adoption. Come learn more about this work and the importance of democratic process to our movement.
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UUSM Finances and Budget meeting - Zoom/Online
Date / Time:
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact Name:
Vilma Ortiz
"Self-Compassion" - UUSM Sunday Service - May 1, 2022
Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching
Sue Bickford, worship associate
If you loved yourself well, what would your life look like? What language would you use to describe yourself, to ask for what you want, to protect your boundaries? Who in your life mothered you the way you most wanted to be mothered? What would be different about your walk in the world if you treated yourself with that same love and compassion? This morning we will talk about compassionate love and why it is sometimes so hard to give to oneself
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Volunteer and Staff Celebration Sunday
Theme:
Nurturing Beauty
Sunday, May 29, 2022 - 10:30am
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae
Worship Associate:
JoAn Peters
Our is a shared ministry that is only possible with the generous gifts of time, talent, and resources from our many congregational leaders, members, friends, and staff. Join us as we celebrate our many volunteers and staff and explore what opportunities for volunteer service and leadership are emerging in this time of renewal and rebirth.
The Flaming Chalice
Theme:
Nurturing Beauty
Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 10:30am
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae
Worship Associate:
Amy Brunell
We open our worship services like most Unitarian Universalist congregations with the lighting of our flaming chalice. This beloved tradition has deep liberal religious roots with multireligious significance. Join us as we reflect upon this tradition and sacred stories of light in religious history.