Sometimes the best way to experience a social problem in our world is to read fiction filled with truth. In Omar El Akkad’s 2021 novel What Strange Paradise, we encounter exactly that. In Alexandria, Egypt, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee secretly follows his uncle onto a ferry, not understanding that he is joining other migrants in … Continue reading 2nd Monday Book Club Explores Refugee Experience

We have one Circle Dinner scheduled for November 25 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving). If you are interested in hosting an a dinner that weekend, please contact Nancy Hebert at [email protected]. If you would like to sign up, the signupgenius link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084EAAAE2BA4F49-45611178-november Signups will also be available some Sundays after the service. Posted by Nancy … Continue reading November Circle Dinners

Thanks to the following individuals and couples who donated to help pay for the repair of our three aging walkways: Jan Berlin Caroline Demar Karen Eckhart Betsy Gilpin Alisa Guralnick Leslie Gomez Darren & Erilynn Heinrichsen Irv Himelblau & Livia Walsh James & Courtney Huber Richard Macdonald Christine Maciulla & Bryan Furbe Elizabeth Michel Ed … Continue reading Bridging the Gap

The next Circle Dinners will be held on Saturday, October 28. We have three dinners lined up this month. To sign up, click on the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084EAAAE2BA4F49-44671374-october You can also sign up for circle dinners most, but not all, Sundays after the service. If you are interested in hosting a dinner in either November … Continue reading Circle Dinners

San Diego has embraced more than 5,000 Ukranian refugees since 2022. One organization that has been active with more than 500 families is the Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Service Organization . Casas de Luz has been providing them furnishings for their apartments for the last 6 months and supporting their progress integrating into San Diego. … Continue reading Ukrainian family assistance on Nov. 5

Our gifted and lyrical pianist, Katie Klaerich, will give her second piano concert in Founders Hall on November 5 at 2pm. Many purchased their seat in our last auction. There are still seats available at $25 each. Send payment to the office or pay on the day of the concert if you would like to … Continue reading Katie Klaerich Piano Concert

This year our Art Fair will be held on Sunday, November 12, 11:00am – 12:30pm after the service in the Core Area and Founders’ Hall. This is a chance to exhibit your work before the congregation and even sell some of it, with at least 25% of your proceeds going to the Fellowship. For more … Continue reading Calling all UUFSD Artists and Craftspersons

Fill a Belly, is a Social Justice organization that coordinates weekly dinners for our homeless brothers and sisters, in the San Dieguito area. Our Social Justice Action “Helping Our Neighbors” group has committed to supplying one meal a month through December 2023. Our next dinner is scheduled for Thursday, October 26. Sign up sheets for … Continue reading UUFSD FILL A BELLY OCTOBER DINNER

UUFSD Climate Action Task Force, will sponsor a hands on demo of the Climate Action Now app on Sunday October 15 in the core area after the morning service. So bring your bring your smart phone along and find out how easy it is to make a difference. Posted by Ted Foster

Administration Building: As reported last week the City of Solana Beach is still in review of our construction document package and is expected to issue a permit for construction by around the end of September but may extend into early October. Chris Kolb has been engaged as General Contractor for this project and will begin … Continue reading Capital Campaign and Construction Update