Since its founding in 1927, the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica has grown from its humble beginnings as a one-room parish to the sprawling lot that currently houses the church and cottages. The UUSM invites seasoned and new members to be active members of its congregation. An egalitarian and tolerant atmosphere is cultivated, and youth mentoring and participation is highly encouraged with a number of diverse activities, groups and programs to choose from such as choir, dinners, trips, and volunteering.