ACLU SoCal Westside – Schools and Communities First Advocate Training

Saturday, September 21 from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Most of us want similar things: a safe neighborhood, a healthy family, and good schools for our children. But for nearly four decades, big corporations have not been paying their share, leaving California at the bottom third of U.S. states in quality public education.

Join us to learn how you can be an advocate for your schools and community! Learn about the Schools and Communities First Campaign and how you can help us close a 40 year old corporate property tax loophole in 2020.

Free parking available in the parking structure at Arizona Ave. and 16th St.

Lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Roberta Frye, robertaf420@gmail.com.

Weekly Senior Exercise Class, Body-Mind Tune Up, Forbes. Bruno Lacombe is conducting exercise classes for seniors, super-seniors and people with physical difficulties for UUSM members. Classes are no-charge for UUSM members; non-members suggested donation $10 per class to UUSM. Contact: Bruno Lacombe, (310) 666-7387.

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: Oct 19, Nov 9 and Dec 14

Visitors and prospective members are encouraged to attend this informal get-together held on each Sunday of the month in the NE Cottage Room.  It is a time to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, our Church Community, and the opportunities of growth and connection through many of our Adult programs.  There will be time for any questions you may have, and information about the steps to membership.  Come, let us get to know you, and you to get to know us.  Everyone is welcomed.  Looking forward to meeting you.  Norm Richey & Sarah Robson, Co-Chairs, Membership Committee.

Andie Miller, a yoga teacher who is certified with 500 hours of training, will be offering weekly yoga classes beginning Monday, August 5^thand continuing through September 16^th, 6:00 pm to 7 pm, in Forbes Hall, downstairs. 

We will explore traditional yoga poses in a safe, compassionate, non-competitive environment that is welcoming to all who are able to get up and down from a yoga mat.  

For more information or to register, drop by the Adult RE table on Sunday or email Andie Miller at AdultRE@UUSM.org. 

Longer blurb: 

Gentle Yoga

Andie Miller will be offering weekly yoga classes beginning Monday, August 5^thand continuing through Monday, September 9^th, 6:00 pm to 7 pm, in Forbes Hall, with the exception of Labor Day. 

We will explore traditional yoga poses in a safe, compassionate, non-competitive environment that is welcoming to all who are able to get up and down from a yoga mat.  

We will be working on traditional yoga poses with a focus on creating a safe, effective, compassionate, non-competitive environment that is welcoming to all.  We will work on strength, flexibility, restorative poses and deep relaxation.  

For the best experience, the following props are recommended:

·      Yoga Mat (required)

·      2 yoga blankets or beach towels (required)

·      2 yoga blocks (suggested - available on Amazon)

·      Yoga strap or any belt (required - available on Amazon)

·      Yoga bolster (suggested - available on Amazon)

Andie Miller has a 500 hour certificate as a yoga teacher. 

For more information or to register, drop by the Adult RE table on Sunday or email Andie Miller at AdultRE@UUSM.org.

We gather twice a month to sit together quietly for 20 minutes, to walk with gentle awareness for seven minutes, and to explore the integration of meditation with ordinary life through reading and sharing. Anyone who senses they would benefit from 20 minutes of silent, non-guided sitting is welcome to join us. We have found that this time of quiet meditation and shared exploration can be deeply nourishing – a time of simply “being” amidst all the “doing” of our lives.

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.

Weekly Senior Exercise Class, Body-Mind Tune Up, Forbes. Bruno Lacombe is conducting exercise classes for seniors, super-seniors and people with physical difficulties for UUSM members. Classes are no-charge for UUSM members; non-members suggested donation $10 per class to UUSM. Contact: Bruno Lacombe, (310) 666-7387.

A Prayer for Compassion is a feature length documentary that strives to inspire and encourage those already on a religious or spiritual path, to expand their circle of compassion to embrace all life, regaradless of species, andmake choices in alignment with this value.

Here is a link for more info: A PRAYER FOR COMPASSION | A FILM BY THOMAS WADE JACKSON

This event is brought to you by the UU Animal Ministry and the Green Living Committee: The film provides a vivid and compassionate case for reducing our consumption of animals and animal products. A tasting of vegan food will be provided before the film, adding further persuasion of the health, enviornmental and ethical advantages of veganism, vegetarianism and reducitarianism(eating fewer animal food products)

4:30pm - Vegan Food Tasiting in Forbes Hall

5:15pm  - Screening of Film

7:00 - 7:45pm - Q &A -Moderated by UCLA professor Arvind Thomas

Parking near to the church is very limited. Please walk, bike, take transit or carpool and park at meters on Wilshire or Santa Monica Blvd

Visitors and prospective members are encouraged to attend this informal get-together held on each Sunday of the month in the NE Cottage Room.  It is a time to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, our Church Community, and the opportunities of growth and connection through many of our Adult programs.  There will be time for any questions you may have, and information about the steps to membership.  Come, let us get to know you, and you to get to know us.  Everyone is welcomed.  Looking forward to meeting you.  Norm Richey & Sarah Robson, Co-Chairs, Membership Committee.

Come and join us as we share stories, inspirations and find community with each other.  The group offers a forum in which members can feel the benefit of its mutual support. Previous topics include: how to improve the quality of one’s life overall and how to use structure, aides and devices more successfully/productively/efficiently in one’s life. 

The Disability Support Group is promoting a dialogue on a selected topic at each of its meetings throughout this church year.  The next meeting has been changed to Sunday, September 29, and the topic will be "Money Management, Finances, and ABLE accounts."  Join us in the NE Cottage at 11:45 am (we're adjusting to the Sunday Service schedule change). 

All church members interested in the topic are invited to attend. Contact: Michael Young. October's meeting will be on Sunday, October 27, when the topic will be, "Personal Boundaries."  This will be at 11:45 am also.

Contact Michael Young for more information. 

Andie Miller, a yoga teacher who is certified with 500 hours of training, will be offering weekly yoga classes beginning Monday, August 5^thand continuing through September 16^th, 6:00 pm to 7 pm, in Forbes Hall, downstairs. 

We will explore traditional yoga poses in a safe, compassionate, non-competitive environment that is welcoming to all who are able to get up and down from a yoga mat.  

For more information or to register, drop by the Adult RE table on Sunday or email Andie Miller at AdultRE@UUSM.org. 

Longer blurb: 

Gentle Yoga

Andie Miller will be offering weekly yoga classes beginning Monday, August 5^thand continuing through Monday, September 9^th, 6:00 pm to 7 pm, in Forbes Hall, with the exception of Labor Day. 

We will explore traditional yoga poses in a safe, compassionate, non-competitive environment that is welcoming to all who are able to get up and down from a yoga mat.  

We will be working on traditional yoga poses with a focus on creating a safe, effective, compassionate, non-competitive environment that is welcoming to all.  We will work on strength, flexibility, restorative poses and deep relaxation.  

For the best experience, the following props are recommended:

·      Yoga Mat (required)

·      2 yoga blankets or beach towels (required)

·      2 yoga blocks (suggested - available on Amazon)

·      Yoga strap or any belt (required - available on Amazon)

·      Yoga bolster (suggested - available on Amazon)

Andie Miller has a 500 hour certificate as a yoga teacher. 

For more information or to register, drop by the Adult RE table on Sunday or email Andie Miller at AdultRE@UUSM.org.

We gather twice a month to sit together quietly for 20 minutes, to walk with gentle awareness for seven minutes, and to explore the integration of meditation with ordinary life through reading and sharing. Anyone who senses they would benefit from 20 minutes of silent, non-guided sitting is welcome to join us. We have found that this time of quiet meditation and shared exploration can be deeply nourishing – a time of simply “being” amidst all the “doing” of our lives.

The Men's Group offers a special opportunity to the men of the congregation and other like-minded men to join our welcoming group in provocative and stimulating discussion and to get to know others with UU perspectives in a more meaningful way. We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 PM in the NE room of the Cottage.

The topic for June 6 is: Decorating our homes with pictures and other objects is something we generally do for reasons other than artistic merit. What do you have on the wall or on shelves in your home, other than family photographs, that has special meaning for you?

The topic for June 20 is: Even the best of relationships typically have some never-resolved subjects of conflict, disagreement, or not being in sync. What is one of yours and how do you deal with it?

For more information contact Richard Mathias.

Your Advance Directive is a legal document that can speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself. It empowers an agent that you select to make medical decisions for you and act as your advocate in difficult times. In this workshop we’ll explore materials that can help you make the choices to mark on your directive. Bring your questions, maybe a previous directive or “living will” document, and join us for homemade muffins Saturday morning, from 9:30 am to noon in the Warren Matthews Conference Room. This is the first of a two part workshop. Contact: Joyce Holmen. One time materials cost: $5.00.    

Contact: Joyce Holmen, or email AdultRE@UUSM.org.