Welcome to Climate Conversations… Each month we offer information and suggestions on what you can do as an individual, and in your own home, to help mitigate climate change. This month we’re talking about kitchen and other green waste. Currently, organic waste makes up 40% of our landfills, generating methane gas, which has 80 times … Continue reading Climate Conversations — Green Kitchen Waste

Good News! Re-Opening for Outdoor Services on January 23, 2022 We are re-opening for outdoor services in person on Sunday, January 23rd. We know that being in person is a very important aspect of our fellowship, and we are ready to re-open safely in our amphitheater, with a few conditions required because of the Delta/Omicron … Continue reading Update on COVID-19 Protocols

The January Congregational Meeting will be held in our amphitheater on Sunday, January 30, 2022 immediately following our 10:00 am service. There will be important updates on Fellowship matters from our Board President, Minister, Treasurer, and Dream Builders Chair. A quorum is required so please plan to attend! The meeting will be live streamed, via … Continue reading Notice of Congregational Meeting

UUFSD was just notified Tuesday that the Interfaith Overnight Shelter is cancelling its plan to return to housing individuals in religious facilities this year. Concerns about Covid during the present surge prompted them to seek alternative ways to house unsheltered individuals. They will keep us informed about ways we can support them as their plans … Continue reading Interfaith Overnight Shelter — CANCELLED

Dream Builders Update A contract has been executed to replace the main stairway. Work is scheduled to begin January 25th and is expected to take 3 weeks to complete. Project status will be in the newsletter each week keeping everyone informed of any schedule changes due to weather, etc. During construction access to the site … Continue reading Dream Builders Update

The site Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is tentatively scheduled for City of Solana Beach review January 26th. The overall master plan has been approved however a second review by the city is needed to approve our phased implementation plan developed to meet our financial resources. Attendance at the city council meeting by … Continue reading Dream Builders Update

The latest word is that the Interfaith Overnight Shelter will begin operating again in religious congregations at the end of January. All guests will be fully vaccinated and screened daily when they arrive for the evening. We at UUFSD will join with St. James Catholic Church in Solana Beach in providing overnight hosts and dinners … Continue reading Volunteering for Interfaith Overnight Shelter

Monthly Call To Action – January Over the last several years a number of states have passed the most draconian abortion limitations in recent history. In September, the US House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act, (HR 3755) which creates new legal protections for both providers and patients of abortion care at the … Continue reading Monthly Call To Action – January

The mountains are calling and we must go…join us in the beautiful forest for hiking, singing, crafting, and relaxing. Heated cabins with hot showers, huge fireplace in the lodge, great food, and much more make this a treasured getaway. So save the date (April 8-10) and register soon! For more info about our denominations camp … Continue reading Camp de Benneville Pines All Fellowship Weekend