The Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica

RE Events & Opportunities

There are many opportunities throughout the year for fellowship and service. This list includes this year’s events scheduled as of the printing of this document. But along with construction comes the possibility that things may change, so make sure to confirm any activities you plan to take part in.

RE Program Orientation (9/13) - Following each service on Ingathering Sunday, the RE classrooms will be open for an introduction to our curricula and an opportunity to meet your children’s RE teachers.

Youth Program Dinner (9/19) - A potluck for parents and youth in Coming of Age and Senior High for an orientation to our programs and activities for youth at UUCCSM.

RE Family Potluck (9/26) - All families are invited to this potluck dinner, sponsored by the RE Committee, for an opportunity to meet your children’s RE teachers as well as their classmates and their families.

Day of the Dead Sunday (11/1) - A beloved tradition at UUCCSM, this intergenerational service provides a time for us to come together as one community in love & remembrance.

Winter Holiday Pageant (12/20) - Annual intergenerational holiday worship service, with a different theme each year, in a rousing no-rehearsal pageant style; participants are drawn from the pews and all who would like to take part will have an opportunity to do so!

UU Pals Program (2/14-3/13) - A beloved intergenerational program which brings new friends of different generations together through letter and token gift exchanges and ends with a St. Patrick’s Day “revealing” party.

YRUU Sunday (3/14) - Annual worship service created and led by our high school youth who share their perspective on being UU. Not to be missed!

Easter Sunday (4/4) - Intergenerational service celebrating Easter, with a non-competitive egg hunt for children following the service.

Coming of Age Sunday (5/23) - The culmination of our year-long 8th grade COA program, participants share their own credo statements in a worship service of their own design.

Religious Exploration Sunday (6/6) - A special worship service and reception to celebrate our year together, mark transitions including our bridging high school seniors and honor our RE volunteers as we segue into our summer RE.

DeBenneville Pines All-Church Retreat (6/18-20) - A weekend for relaxing and playing together at our district’s beautiful mountain camp.

Summer RE (June-August) - Religious Exploration at UUCCSM continues through the summer with informal and engaging sessions for all ages.