Come join Unitarian Universalists and other like-minded individuals as we gather together April 25-27 at First UU Church in San Diego to explore how we can better cultivate a culture of love and put these beliefs into action. It’s going to be a weekend full of amazing keynote speakers, informative workshops, great music and food … Continue reading PSWSA Assembly – April 25-27 at 1st Church
Welcome to Spring and to a month-long Climate Conversation celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, as a response to growing environmental concerns in the United States. Inspired by the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill and increasing pollution, Senator Gaylord Nelson led efforts to raise awareness. Millions of Americans participated … Continue reading Climate Conversations
The Dream Builders Committee (implementation arm of UUFSD’s Capital Campaign) expects plans, permits, construction contracts, insurance, etc. to be in place within the next month or so. With Board approval, we expect to break ground on Phase 2 of our Master Plan sometime this summer, providing improvements to our parking lot, allowing us to begin … Continue reading DREAM BUILDERS ANTICIPATE START OF CONSTRUCTION (HELP!)
Our April 27 Earth Day service and celebration features a brilliant scientist and guest speaker, Dr. Kaitlyn Lowder. Dr. Kaitlyn Lowder is the Program Manager for The Ocean Foundation. As a marine biologist, she has researched the effects of ocean acidification and ocean warming on economically-important crustaceans. Dr. Lowder will educate us on the ocean’s … Continue reading Climate Conversations
Let’s turn our values into action. The UUFSD Endowment Committee is awarding up to $5,000 in grants to support projects that reflect our UU principles. If you have an idea that advances social justice, strengthens our community, improves our campus, protects the environment or assists those in need, apply for the funding to make it … Continue reading Endowment Grant Applications Close April 15
THE APRIL 2025 EDITION OF THE “DIALOGUE” HAS ARRIVED We have experienced a very busy first quarter in 2025. There is an update on the State of the Fellowship from Rev. Ellie, and news of our Religious Education program from Heather Megill, our Director of Religious Exploration and Fellowship. Our Social Justice Action Committee has … Continue reading THE APRIL 2025 EDITION OF THE “DIALOGUE” HAS ARRIVED
Easter is almost here! Join us after the service on Sunday, April 20th for a children and youth Easter egg hunt from 11 am to 12:30 pm in the Core area. Children will search and find eggs that include our eight different UU principles and then exchange those eggs for a special Easter bag of … Continue reading Easter Egg Hunt April 20
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS Beginning on Sunday, April 12th and every Sunday thereafter, our Social Justice Action Immigration Support Team will be collecting the following 5 items to support families impacted by fear of deportation and loss of income. Please bring to the patio: toilet paper, cooking oil, rice, beans, and laundry sheets. Any size is … Continue reading HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS – April 12 and beyond
Multi-Generational Family Gardening Heather Megill, our RE director, has a multi-generational program lined up with hands on gardening and classroom learning. Our UUFSD Organic Garden is being prepped thanks to Ron DeMuth, who has as much energy as he has gardening knowledge. We are happy to accept finished compost and organic fertilizer–just drop them off … Continue reading Multi-Generational Family Gardening
Once upon a time, UUFSD collected non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Food Pantry at the Community Resource Center in Encinitas. Well, it’s time to do this again. Besides being good for the Pantry and those they serve, these collections are good for us. It helps us remember our privilege and sets a good … Continue reading Sunday Food Offering for CRC
