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Your invitation to join us:
Our doors are open! Open to those who doubt the faith they were taught as a child, open to mixed-faith married or partnered couples seeking a place to worship together, open to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered members of our community who want an inclusive and welcoming church, open to parents who want a broad and balanced religious education for their children, open to those whose beliefs do not fit neatly within the doctrine of other religious denominations.
We need not all be alike, think alike or believe alike to gather in the spirit of open hearts and inquiring minds to celebrate life, give back to our community and walk our spiritual paths in fellowship.
You are warmly invited to explore our website and to join us any Sunday morning. Who knows, you may just find in Unitarian Universalism something you didn't even know you needed!
A Brief History of Our Studio City Congregation
Our church of 120+ members has been in Studio City, California for more than sixty years. Founding minister Herb Schneider and the few early members bought the land and did much of the building construction themselves.
UUCSC Mission Statement
We commit ourselves:
to build a diverse and active congregation;
to support one another's quest for truth and spiritual growth;
to care for those in need;
to strive for social justice;
to share liberal religious principles with our children;
and to celebrate our delight in the mystery of life.
Who's who at UUCSC
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 Rev. Jay Atkinson |
 Reid Swanson |
 Judy Leslie |
 Gil Shorr |
 Karen Schmidt |
 Stan Pitluck |
 Wendy Hawker |
 Jan Scow |
 Russ Balisok |
 Dorothy Balisok |
 Rodger Mills |
 Sherry Lucas |
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 Rob Meurer |
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Meet Our Church Board of Trustees (2008):
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President: Reid Swanson
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Vice President: Judy Leslie
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Secretary: Gil Shorr
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Treasurer: Stanley Pitluck
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Program Council Chair: Karen Schmidt
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Administration Council Chair: Jan Scow
- Trustee at Large: David Marsh
Program Council Committee Chairs
- Worship: Jeanne McConnell
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Social Action: Christine Levine
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Adult Religious Exploration: David Marsh
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Children & Youth Religious Exploration: Stacey Foster & Tony Soltis
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Publicity: Vacant
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Membership: Rodger Mills, Russ & Dorothy Balisok
- Music: Rob Meurer
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Caring: Susanne Malles
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Association District Representative (ADR): Margery Pope
Administration Council Committee Chairs
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Building & Grounds: Gil Shorr & Rodger Mills
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Finance: Sherry Lucas
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Fundraising: Vacant
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Stewardship: Judy Leslie
Nominating Committee Chair: Suzanne Malles
Endowment Committee Chair: Russ Balisok
Meet Our Minister:
Parish Minister: The Rev. Jay Atkinson
Click here for the Minister's Page.
Meet Our Church Staff:
Director of Religious Exploration: Emily Carroll, dre@uustudiocity.org
Music Director: Sylvia Lee Mann
Office Administrator: Terri Burton, e-mail: info@uustudiocity.org
Meet Our Congregation:
Come join us for Sunday services at 10:00 AM. Visitors are always welcome!
Click here for a map to UUCSC.
The Work of Our Committees
COMMITTEE STATEMENTS OF PURPOSE
To provide a nurturing environment that encourages the UU values of self-respect, search for meaning, spirituality, creativity, respect for others and the world around us through shared activities which provide enthusiasm and joy.
SOCIAL ACTION To provide a focus for the Church's social and economic justice outreach to the local, national and global community. The aim of the committee is to raise awareness, provide information and promote action on a variety of social and economic issues of concern to us an Unitarians and as persons of conscience.
WORSHIP/SUNDAY SERVICES To arrange for programs and services when the minister is not in the pulpit. We also provide nuts & bolts assistance for Sunday services, such as altar and sound set-up, ushers, etc.
MEMBERSHIP To ensure that new people are welcomed and follow-up takes place. To facilitate the process by which people join the church (explain procedure and responsibilities of membership in conjunction with the minister).
FUN & FELLOWSHIP To plan and coordinate social events for the whole church community.
PUBLICITY To disseminate information about the church and church activities to individuals and organizations outside the church community as well as to members and friends within the church.
ASSOCIATION/DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE To connect the congregation to UUA and PSWD and vice-versa.
BUILDING & GROUNDS To maintain the church building and grounds surrounding it in a way that is safe, attractive and welcoming.
CARING COMMITTEE To provide support to members and friends in times of personal crises and need.
Adult Choir
NEW! For choir members, here's the place to find out about rehearsals, repertoire and other choir stuff. http://www.uutrader.com/UUCSC Choir.htm
Make a Joyful Noise with Us! The choir welcomes all people 15 years and over who want to join in song and worship.
Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:00 AM and Mondays
at 7:00 PM. The ability to read music is a plus, but not necessary.
Contact Music Director Sylvia Lee Mann for more details.
Contacting UUCSC
Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City
12355 Moorpark Street
Studio City, CA 91604
Office phone: (818) 769-5911
Fax: (818) 769-5713
E-mail: info@uustudiocity.org
For information or to sign up for the UUCSC newsletter, e-mail: info@uustudiocity.org.
You are here: www.uustudiocity.org.
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM & by appointment.
Direct questions and comments regarding the website to: fmoss@fmossconsulting.com
Map to UUCSC
You may exit US-101 at either Coldwater Canyon Ave. or Laurel Canyon Blvd. Go south to Moorpark. UUCSC is on the north side of Moorpark just east of Whitsett Ave. There is limited parking space (including handicap spaces) in the church lots. Additional free parking is available on the street.