Community Life

For Your Enjoyment and Enrichment

Regular Activities

Annual Events

Regular Events

Adult and Youth Choirs

UUFSD has both a full adult choir and a youth choir under the capable leadership of Gianna Drogheo. The adult choir performs every other Sunday and on special occasions. Rehearsal is on Thursday, 7-9 p.m. in Founders Hall. The youth choir performs on special occasions and rehearses at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays in the YRUU room.
Both choirs always welcomes new voices.
Contact: Mary Lou Gibson or Gianna Drogheo

Book Club

The Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the UUFSD library. We post the books that will be discussed in the Bulletin or you can contact Sharilyn. Anyone who reads the selected book is welcome.
Contact: Sharilyn Parr

Circle Dinners

This is a wonderful way to get to know other members in a small group. Groups of eight to ten people share a delicious meal together at a home, park, beach or UUFSD Library. Dinners are usually held the third Saturday of each month.
Contact: Barbara Barnett

Men’s Group

UUFSD Men’s group holds meetings in the Palmer Library Tuesday evenings starting at 7 PM. There are two groups. Group A meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and Group B meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. The goal of this group is to build friendship, connection, support, self-awareness and communications skills through authentic sharing.

There are currently openings in group A.
Contact for A group (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) is Clint Stoddard.
Contact for B group (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) is Steve Bartram.
Contact them at: MensGroup@uufsd.org

Online Forums

There are two online yahoo subscription groups which UUFSD members and friends can join. The first is uufsd_ann. This group is for activities and events directly related to our Fellowship and of interest to large groups within it. Posting is limited to moderators and UUFSD Board members. The other group is uufsdonline. This is an open forum where members and friends can discuss interesting news items, political thoughts, etc.
Contact: Sharilyn Parr

Senior Exercise

All are welcome to join Senior Exercise in Founders Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8-9 a.m. Come any time.
Contact: Judith Barney

Smart Recovery

The SMART Recovery® Group meets every Tuesday evening from 7pm until 8:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. SMART Recovery® is an independent non-profit organization that helps people recover from all types of maladaptive behaviors including alcohol or drug abuse, gambling addiction, overeating, etc. Our participants learn tools for recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups.
Contact: Paul Pearah

Sunday Morning Discussion Group

This group meets on Sunday from 8:45 to 9:45 AM in the Core/kitchen area or Library. The group is open to anyone. Discussions range from current events, religious, philosophical, political musings and more. All are welcome.
Contact: Michael Parr

Wednesday Discussion Group

The Wednesday discussion group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. – Noon. We alternate with each member acting has host and moderator so that everyone has an opportunity to select a topic for the meeting. The topic for discussion is wide open and can range from politics ecology, religion, art, science, personal philosophy and special events. Meetings can take place in members home or UUFSD Library subject to its availability.
Contact: Steve Rosen

Women’s Group

The WOW (Women of the World) discussion group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month (12:30 – 2:00 PM). A member of the group hosts each meeting. That host chooses the subject for discussion. The group usually has lunch together at the host’s home, a restaurant or UUFSD Library and occasionally takes a “field trip” together. New members are welcome.
Contact: Dianne Graham

Young Adults

Young adults face educational and career choices, relationship and family issues, and, for many, the struggles of leading lives independently. The goal of this group is to provide a venue for young adults to connect with other young adults and facilitate activities/discussions that are of common importance. We meet on the fourth Friday of every month in the Library at 7:30 p.m. for game night. We also have other social activities and service projects regularly.

Contact: Becca Fredericks at YoungAdults@uufsd.org
And join our YA of UUFSD facebook page!

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Annual Events

Annual All Fellowship Weekend at de Benneville Pines

This weekend (usually the first weekend in April) is open to everyone at the Fellowship, singles, couples, families, members, friends, visitors, and anyone else who is interested in having fun and getting better acquainted with each other. There are workshops, craft projects, games, hiking, dancing, singing, and 5 great meals. Camp de Benneville Pines is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, about 35 miles this side of Big Bear. The rustic, yet heated, cabins have modern bath facilities and bunk beds. More information about the camp can be found at uucamp.org.

Contact: Pamela Parker or Judy Osman at DeBennevillePines@uufsd.org

Memorial Day and the Fourth of July weekends on Mount Laguna



Each year we reserve campsites at Mt. Laguna for the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. Enthusiastic campers sign up their families to participate. Some folks arrive on the Friday night and others on Saturday. We leave on Monday afternoon. There is a wonderful community stew on Saturday evening. Actually several stews: beef, chicken and vegetarian. Everyone brings something for the stew pots and a side dish to share. Other meals are on a family basis, but don’t be surprised if a couple of kids eat with you instead of their own families. There are opportunities for hiking, biking, and games galore. Campfires and singing are part of the fun.

Contact: Betsy Gilpin at BetsyGilpin@yahoo.com

Yearly Beach Party



Each year at the UUFSD annual fundraising auction in May, one of the items offered is a Beach Party. Everyone who “bids” on this, gets to participate while helping to support the fellowship. This event is held either the weekend before or after Labor Day at the South Carlsbad State Beach. A couple of host families provide a sumptuous BBQ meal, and everyone who attends enjoys an afternoon of swimming and eating: hamburgers, hotdogs, vegie-burgers and various salads and desserts. The party starts at 4:00 PM and runs until sundown. It is a definitely a favorite way to start our Fellowship year.

Contact: Betsy Gilpin at BetsyGilpin@yahoo.com

Dia de los Muertos


We share the traditions of this ancient Mexican holiday which celebrates life by embracing the truth of death and inviting spirits back to earth for a party. Members and visitors are invited to participate in this interactive celebratory service by bringing momentos, thoughts, pictures, and/or favorite items of a dead friend or loved one whose life you wish to celebrate. We have a communal altar/ofrenda, and a chance to light a candle and share a brief remembrance.

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