Monthly Call To Action – March H.R. 40 is a bill that would launch a commission to develop reparations proposals to mitigate the ongoing damage from racist federal policies. As a nation, we need to address our past history and current reality of racially-discriminatory federal policies. H.R. 40 is a critical first step. Affirm the … Continue reading Monthly Call To Action – March
Most of you are probably aware that I have a Minister’s Discretionary Fund available for those in need. I would like to remind folks that these funds are available, especially during this time of pandemic and social distancing. Please feel free to contact me if you are in need or know of someone that could … Continue reading Minister’s Discretionary Fund
UUFSD Encinitas Residents! Tom Packard and I are working with the Encinitas 4 Equality Public Safety Group. Tom was on the team that developed this survey, so please take a few minutes to respond. Robin Sales, SJA Encinitas for Equality (E4E) is trying to get the pulse on public safety concerns. Our goal is to … Continue reading Encinitas 4 Equality Survey
This is when we typically partner with St. James Catholic Church to provide shelter, food and companionship to individuals and families without homes. Due to Covid 19, the north coastal region of Interfaith Overnight Shelter is placing guests in the Motel 8 in Carlsbad rather than in houses of worship. Their goal is to provide … Continue reading UUFSD Donates to Interfaith Overnight Shelter
Please join us for a three-part discussion on the book, “Caste – The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson. At the first meeting on March 7th, we will be discussing Parts One and Two of the Book. Please note that the meeting dates for the next two meetings have been revised to March 21 … Continue reading Racial Justice Task Force Book Club – “Caste”
Monthly Call To Action – February H.R.1, the “For The People Act”, contains provisions to fight voter suppression, including national automatic voter registration, prohibitions on voter roll purging and federal partisan gerrymandering, and improved election security measures. It also requires presidential candidates to disclose 10 years of tax returns and prohibits members of Congress from … Continue reading Monthly Call To Action – February
Call for Endowment Grant Applications Fellowship members and Committees are invited to submit applications for grants funded by our Endowment. Applications are due to the Planned Giving Committee by April 15, 2021 and, if grant applications are recommended to and approved by the congregation at our June meeting, funds will be disbursed to grantees shortly … Continue reading Call for Endowment Grant Applications
Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through Saturday, February 13, 2021 12 PM – 5 PM Pacific This has been a difficult year and we have done many things to Love Right Through all the challenges. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our accomplishments and challenges with sharing from spotlighted congregations. Participate in workshops … Continue reading Register Now for the Online Pacific Western Regional Assembly
Dear Campers and Camp Supporters: Happy New Year! There is no doubt in my mind that a good dose of determination will propel humankind forward into a better year in 2021. And together as UU’s we can lift one another to a more positive mindset. May your “wings” be uplifted by our collective spirit of … Continue reading News from the Mountain Top
