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Science Non-Fiction Book Group Contact: Rebecca Crawford.
Tuesday, December 17:
We will discuss “Whatever Happened to the Metric System? How America Kept Its Feet,” by John B. Marciano. The metric system was developed and considered for adoption nearly as far back as the Revolutionary War. How does it happen that we still use feet? There is lots of history here. All are welcome.
Tuesday, January 21:
We will discuss “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson quickly gives us just what we need to be fluent for the next cosmic headline. All are welcome. |
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Science Non-Fiction Book Group 7:30 pm, Forbes Hall. Contact: Rebecca Crawford. All are welcome. On January 21, we will discuss “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson quickly gives us just what we need to be fluent for the next cosmic headline.
On February 18, we will discuss “The Strength Switch: How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish,” by Lea Waters. There is more than one way to raise a child to an independent adulthood. Discovering strengths can be put to unexpected uses.
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Science Non-Fiction Book Group - Zoom/Online 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.
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Science Non-Fiction Book Group - Zoom/Online Science Non-Fiction Book Group: Tuesday April 21, 7:30 pm, via Zoom (if the church is still virtual) or in Forbes Hall if the crisis has passed. To receive the link, you will want to be on the group email list. Contact: Rebecca Crawford sci-nonfiction@uusm.org We will discuss “The Rocks Don’t Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah’s Flood,” by David Montgomery. Looking at rock formations has informed theology. Theology informed early geologists. Every culture seems to have a flood story. The author became interested in the topic when in Tibet. The local flood myth could be explained by reading the rocks. Using the lore of an indigenous people can inform science, and vice-versa. All are welcome.
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Screening "Two Americas"
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 7:00 PM
 TWO AMERICAS, from Emmy-winning Current TV’s investigative Vanguard series, profiles a month in the lives of two families in very different income brackets, showing the growing economic disparity in America.
John Henion was awarded the Livingston Award for Young Journalists – the largest all-media, general-reporting prizes in the country and nominated for Genesis Award for the investigation into the illegal Tiger Trade in China.
 Admission is free. Voluntary donations will be collected for:
The Southern California ACLU
The UU Community Church of Santa Monica
The movie will be shown in Forbes Hall at Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th St, Santa Monica 90404 (corner of 18th and Arizona). Parking in structure on 16th Street south of Arizona Ave. (look for signs)
RSVP requested: aclulawestside1@yahoo.com or 310-390-6640
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Sculptures on the Wall: An Exhibition by Reed Poverny The Opening Reception for Sculptures On the Wall by Reed Poverny will be held on Sunday, November 4th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm. Poverny will be showing five of his recent sculptural wall hangings and will be available to discuss the inspirations for his work at the reception. The exhibit will be open every Sunday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm and on weekdays by appointment. It will run through November 25th. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Poverny makes his sculptures from fine wood (Canary wood, African Blackwood, and a board of Mexican Ziricote, Lignum Vitae, to name a few), found objects, glass, nails, metal, fishing line, and whatever else he needs to create an image.
The three pieces pictured here will be part of the show; all three were created in 2018.
Other was crafted from wood, metal, and glass.
Elegy was created from metal and persimmon wood.
A glass, darkly was crafted from wood, metal, and glass.
 Our Art Director, Beverly Alison, found Povery’s work at an Art Show in Anaheim. She was taken by his work, but the pieces she saw were freestanding and she didn’t know if they could be displayed on our Art Wall. Poverny came to the church, made sure that our hanging hardware could bear the weight of his pieces, and figured out a way to attach his art to our cables. He will be displaying five pieces that will fill the entire wall.
Contact Our Art Director, Beverly Alison, at balison@aol.com for further information about this show or about exhibiting on our Art Wall.
For weekday appointments contact Nancy at assistant@uusm.org or 310-829-5436 ext. 102.
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SE: Meditation Workshop with Bill Blake |
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SE: Meditation Workshop with Bill Blake |
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SE: Meditation Workshop with Bill Blake |
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SE: Meditation Workshop with Bill Blake |
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SE: Meditation Workshop with Bill Blake |
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SE: Meditation Workshop with Bill Blake |
The ACLU Southern California Westside Chapter and the UUCCSM Peace and Social Justice Committee invite you to a free