Announcements

November 29th at 11:30am - Core Area Joins us on Sunday, November 29 at 11:30am for our 3rd family picnic of 2026! The RE Committee will provide fruit, pastries, and drinks on the playground. Children can play and adults can connect with other parents. Feel free to invite friends, who are welcome to come to service or just arrive for the picnic. We look forward to joining in community!

November 20th at 6-9pm - Founders Hall + Core Area Dancing for all ages in fellowship hall with Scotty and Friends including former UUFSD band members, Susan and Chuck Hahm, Greg and Cathy Leach-Phillips, Jill Ballard, and also Hanalei Vierra, Terry Sprague and the inimitable Scott Andreiko. Bring a dish to share or just yourself. Come early or stay a little afterwards to help with set up and take down. All are welcome. This will be the last Rock N' Roll event of 2026.

A new section has been added to our Quarterly Magazine “DIALOGUE.” It is “What The Fellowship Means To Me.” I have witnessed a number of our members express their gratitude for actions and events that have had a profound and meaningful impact on their lives. These can be sermons that were transformative leading to further contemplation; compassionate care experiences during times of hardships; spiritual uplifting from activities that are available to members and friends, such

Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend in late October and early November 2026 left at least 17 people dead and over 124 injured across multiple U.S. cities, according to reports tracked by ABC News and CNN. FROM THE GUN VIOLENCE ARCHIVE October 2026 January - October Mass Shootings: 42 396 Number of deaths: 46 875 Number of Injured: 206 2446 We are looking for a GVP Coordinator Responsibilities: To advocate f

November 26th-29th - Off-campus Join us for a special Thanksgiving Celebration at Camp de Benneville Pines. Everyone and all ages are welcome at the Family Camp. Let us do the cooking while you enjoy the cozy fire in the lodge spending time with family and friends! Thursday November 26 thru Sunday November 29.

November 13th–15th - Off-campus We have room for 20 energetic and generous, individuals, age 11 and older, who are willing to spend a little “sweat equity” at Camp. You’ll leave knowing your efforts are appreciated by the staff and will ensure that future campers have a safe and wonderful experience at Camp. Camp will provide meals for the weekend.Weather can be variable, so dress in layers and work at your own speed. Wear enclosed shoes and old clothing. Some projects we may

Saturday 11/7 at 6pm and Sunday 11/8 at 4pm - Off-campus There are seats left for the two performances of Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray -- Rebel With a Cause on Saturday, November 7th at 6pm and Sunday, November 8th at 4pm at the Cygnet Theatre in San Diego's Art District/Liberty Station. Tickets can be purchased at SDWC.org ($38 each). Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray – Rebel With a Cause is an American dramatic cantata featuring meaningful and accessible music written by local

San Diego Environmental Film Festival Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual San Diego Environmental Film Festival happening Friday, Nov. 20 - Sunday, Nov. 22. The red carpet opens at 6:00 pm with a reception, film screenings and a panel discussion. You can also participate in the festival’s first ever Sustainable Fashion Show. Designers and stylists (no professional experience necessary) are invited to submit entries for Original Upcycle Design and the Style the Future Challe

November 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - Off-campus Remember and love our immigrant neighbors at Otay Mesa Detention Center (OMDC). Organized by San Diego Families for Liberation: make joyful noise so those inside OMDC can hear. Make a craft and write loving messages of solidarity.

November 7th at 9am-12pm - Core Area Help care for our shared space! Drop in anytime to weed, trim, or tackle light repairs. All tools are provided and no experience is needed—just wear comfortable work clothes. Meet on the patio or look around if arriving later. Whether you’ve attended work parties before or are curious about getting involved for the first time, we’d love to have you join us to help our grounds be a welcoming and safe place to gather. Reach out to buildingan

Keep Dracula Out of the Landfill What’s scarier than Dracula, a one-eyed alien or a human size spider? It’s all of those Halloween costumes ending up in a landfill. You can avoid contributing to this horror show by using your creativity. *Have a Halloween costume swap with friends, neighbors or classmates *Shop local thrift and donation stores (donate your costume when you’re done) *Raid your closet *Upcycle household materials *Use non-toxic, water based face paint instead o

We are doing a great job each month supplying sugar for our 30 families in need. Thank you! The one-pound boxes are perfect if you can find them. The families are so appreciative of the staples, fresh produce, toilet paper, dog food, diapers, children's books, and so forth they receive every week. All donated by various groups and individuals around town. One household has 12 people living together. Our weekly deliveries provide a modicum of stability, predictability and reso

Israeli Forces detain and then releases US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest. Israeli forces detained U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The complete article is available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/israeli-palestinian-

Donations are in. Bidding's begun. Items have sold out. Lots of wonderful ones available! Check out the auction here. Then bid to support UUFSD's ongoing health and vitality and your year-long activities within our community. You can choose from small or large dinners, outdoor adventures, a vacation cabin, art, poetry and garden experiences, concerts and sing-a-longs, food happenings, help with home projects, babysitting or trips to the airport. You can also buy a chair for F

November 20th at 6-9pm - Founders Hall Join us for the sixth event of dancing to old and new hits sung by Scotty and Friends, including our own Susan Hahm, Greg Phillips, and more. You might even get a chance to sing with the band! Dancing is a great way to chase the blues away! Bring a dish to share or just yourself. This all volunteer event can use help with set up and clean up. All are welcome.

Loving Israel must mean confronting West Bank settler violence, not ignoring it - opinion - Rabbi Lana Zilberman-Soloway We should be asking why Palestinian farmers need protection simply to harvest their own olives – and why journalists documenting attacks on them are themselves at risk. Complete article at: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-912059

Will we get across the finish line and complete our plans for our beloved amphitheater? We have all the external support we asked for. Now it's up to us. Please fill out this confidential brief survey to share your interest and intentions so we can make realistic plans for our future. Responses are requested by Oct. 30. Thanks!

Plug in Solar Panels Are Here Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Plug and Play Solar Act, SB868: It will take effect on January 1, 2027. This bill specifies a statewide safety standard for Plug-in solar, sets the size of the panels at a max of 1,200 watts and states the the utility companies are not involved so that permissions and fees do not apply. Panels come with integrated microinverters and need to be US manufactured and certified as safe. Renters and homeowners can buy solar

November 26th at 1-4pm - Founders Hall + Core Area Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it is a cherished tradition rooted in gratitude, reflection, and community. As families gather, the true meaning of Thanksgiving extends beyond feasts and festivities. It is a day to pause, appreciate life’s blessings, and connect with loved ones. Americans generally believe their Thanksgiving is modeled on the 1621 harvest feast shared by English colonists and the Wampanoag people. W

November 9th at 6:30-8:15pm - Palmer Library We have been meeting in the Palmer Library at UUFSD (the room above the restrooms, normally used for Religious Exploration activities and storage). Feel free to come and introduce yourself to our group -- anyone who has read the book is welcome! We will be discussing:Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama by Alexis Okeowo (2025)From the publisher: "In this perspective-shifting work that is both an intimate memoir and a journal