Sunday Worship Service

Sundays
10:00 AM
Please join us for worship this Sunday via Zoom! This Zoom link is active every Sunday for service. We will also send it via email each week for your convenience. Please feel free to share this link with your family and friends so they may join us.
See you Sunday! Rev. Hannah
FORUM: "Iceberg Model"

January 24th
11:15 AM
The Welcoming Congregation Committee is helping our congregation to become welcoming and whole.
We are using the "Iceberg Model” as discussed in Module 5 of the Transforming Hearts series; however, watching that module is not a prerequisite for our discussion. We invite everyone (that means YOU!) to join us Sunday, January 24, following the service. For more information, contact Barbara, welcome@uustudiocity.org.
UU Studio City Men’s Fellowship

January 26th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Two short videos will lead in. One is brief and absolutely hilarious! The second is colorfully animated and explains the Habit Pattern 3 Stage Loop (Cue, Routine, Reward and…back to Cue) To grab more plain M&M’s, in Frank's case.
We will then share our respective experiences with habits.
- New Pandemic habits we have developed
- Old habits
- Habits we have broken
- Habits we’d like to break
- Good habits were trying to adopt
- Habits that annoy friends and loved ones
- Habits that irritate you
- Social Media (post/like/share/comment) - has it become a habit?
Make The Men's Fellowship meetings one of your good habits for the New Year.
--Frank Dungan and Babu Shankar
UUCSC Women's Book Discussion Group

February 4th
7:00 PM
You’re invited to join in the fascinating book discussion this coming month.
The selection for February is I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb.
According to Goodreads, “I Am Malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.”
Nancy Holland will be serving as the discussion facilitator. Come and join us! For more information, contact Margery Pope, radkova@sbcglobal.net
Congregational Meeting

February 21st
11:15 AM
Please mark your calendars. There will be an important Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 21. Here are the proposed agenda items:
Agenda
- October Congregational Meeting minutes approval
- Nominating Committee candidates for June election
- Financial Update; Endowment Committee Update
- Bylaws Update
- Welcoming Congregation Committee Presentation
- New Policies Task Force Update
Please plan to attend this meeting. Be informed. Express your opinion.
Thank you, UUCSC Board of Trustees
Immediate Needs of North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry

NHIFP has an immediate need for peanut butter and cereal of any kind (standard size boxes). You can drop off your donations outside the office of our Church Administrator, Claudia Moscotte, at UUCSC on Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Christina Mather has also offered to do socially distant pickups of any contributions and deliver them to the food pantry. You can contact Christina at christinamathers@gmail.com.
Remembering Dorothy Wait

To think of Dorothy is to bring forth her consistent, cheerful, gracious, seemingly effortless goodwill. (Click HERE to Read More)
If you would like to send notes of condolence, cards can be sent to:
The Family of Dorothy Wait,
13309 Woodbridge Street, Apt. 403,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Houseless Drop-in Center Task Force

Gun Violence Prevention Promise Seeking New Direction

For some time now, our group, Gun Violence Prevention Promise, has been looking for new directions for our work, a search heightened with the passing of Dorothy Wait, the founder and inspiration behind GVPP, and now significantly intensified by the events of January 6 in Washington, DC.
We seek to embrace the “8th Principle,” knowing it has to do with putting words to deeds. We realize that this might well be the much-needed localized focus we have been seeking that would give our congregation a greater voice in curbing gun violence.
And so we look forward to participating in the effort to respond to the 8th Principle as laid out during the worship service on January 10. We welcome any calls to provide information and witness where applicable during the coming months. For more information, contact Gil Shorr, gil.shorr281@gmail.com.
Do Your Investments Reflect Your Values?

Join the Communications Team!

The Communications Committee is looking to expand our team. Help us manage the weekly bulletin, church calendar, all features on our church website, and our Facebook page. If you’re interested in joining or would like to learn more, please send us an email; communications@uustudiocity.org.
—The Communications Committee —Claudia, Terry, Mat, and Rev. Hannah
Community Needs Form

Wall of Love and Remembrance

Office Space Available For Rent
Private workspace is available in our building.
Newly renovated spaces. WiFi Internet access. Dry erase boards, table and chairs. Lots of natural light. Click here to for details.
Contact Judy Leslie, judy@lesliemail.com and schedule a tour today. Or visit our Rentals page and join us on a Virtual Tour now.
Playground Access for Families

The UUCSC Playground is available by reservation to families who are part of the UUCSC community. Families not part of the community may also schedule a reservation for the space with a recommendation from a community member. This is a great way to spend some time outside with your family!
Reservations are available on first come, first served basis. In order to observe COVID-19 safety measures, one reservation will be allowed access per day.
Caring Committee Cares About You

Watch Previous Services On Our Website

Missed a service? Want to hear part of the sermon again? Want to savor a favorite piece of music? Now you can easily watch previous Sunday services available on our Website. Our website is always being updated and improved. Check it out!
Weekly Happenings...
UUCSC Choir

Mondays
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
In-person choir rehearsals are on hiatus. However, we are continuing to meet Monday nights via this Zoom link. Anthony Concepcion, our Music Coordinator, has planned a variety of activities for choir members and anyone else interested joining in. For more information, contact Anthony at conceptones84@gmail.com.
Gentle Yoga with Bonnie

Fridays
11:00 AM
Zoom Meeting
Monthly Meetings...
Social Justice Support Meeting

1st Sunday of the month
11:30 AM
Are you looking for clarity and honest conversations around tough social issues? The Social Justice Support Meetings provide a safe space to ask questions, vent frustrations, and gain understanding around justice issues both big and small. No prior justice work is needed to attend, just an open heart and the ability to give each attendee respect. Please contact Committee Chair Antoinette Scully with questions and to request the meeting Zoom link.
RE Sandwich/Cookie Making

2nd Sunday of the Month
12:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Making Sandwiches and Baking Cookies to benefit the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.
RE families now have the choice of either making sandwiches or baking cookies. Something we couldn’t do when the activity took place during church services. The Religious Exploration Committee believes that this fun activity will help keep the kids connected while continuing to provide vital help to those who rely on the Food Pantry for food during this time of isolation.
Please contact Nicole Thibadeaux, nthibadeaux@earthlink.net, who can provide a detailed instruction sheet and Zoom link.
Gun Violence Prevention Promise Meeting - On Sunday!

3rd Sunday of each month
11:30 AM
Zoom Meeting
Join our Zoom meeting to advocate for common-sense gun safety laws.
More information is available on our Facebook page.
Senior Fellowship
Men’s Fellowship
4th Tuesday of every month
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Co-chairs Frank Dungan and Babu Shankar invite all those who identify as men to join for fellowship, service to the congregation, and personal support.
For more information and a Zoom link, contact Babu at mensfellowship@uustudiocity.org.
Laugh Out Proud
1st Saturday of every month
8:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Laugh Out Proud is the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City’s outreach program for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning communities.
Each month we gather together an array of fine talent from LA’s top comedy clubs to entertain our audience. We are building a community that appreciates comedy and supports LGBTQ identity. Straight allies are welcomed too, of course, as we laugh our way through the current crisis.
Contact Karen Renee at PriestessKarenRenee@gmail.com for more information.