Announcements

October 24-Sunday, October 25 2026 - Off-Campus Join us in Tijuana to support a family in need with a new home. You can support with time and labor or through a donation. Donations are welcome on Breeze, please select "Give to UU Brew Fund." All hands are welcome, especially our youth and families. Registration is open at the following link. Itinerary, logistics and details will be shared by Emily Host at explore@uufsd.org.

October 7, 2026 at 12-1:30pm - Palmer Library Come join our roundtable discussion at the next SDIMA (San Dieguito Interfaith Minister's Association) monthly Dialogue meeting this Wednesday at noon. Please come prepared to engage in the important topic of how faith shapes political perspectives while fostering understanding, empathy, and connection. This will not be a debate discussion, but a sharing of thoughts among faith leaders in our community and guests. Please let Rev.

October 12, 2026 at 6:30-8:15pm - Palmer Library On Monday, October 12th at 6:30pm (in the Palmer Library) here at UUFSD, we will be discussing The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again by Robert D. Putman and Shaylyn Romney Garrett (2020)From Goodreads: An eminent political scientist’s brilliant analysis of economic, social, and political trends over the past century demonstrating how we have gone from an individualistic “I” society to a

October 4, 2026 at 11:30am-12:30pm - Founders Hall + Zoom Bathrooms? Accessible ramps and stairs with railings to get to the seats? More parking spaces? Shade cover not dependent on umbrella placement? All this and more in our beloved amphitheater as we consider Phase 3 & 4 of our campus improvement plans. Grab a sandwich (vegan, vegetarian, and meat) and learn about plans for finally completing our campus improvement plans after the service on Sunday, October. 4 in Founder's

October 11, 2026 at 11:30am-12:30pm - Founders Hall Everyone is invited to the Social Justice Action Committee Meeting on Sunday, October 11, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Founders Hall. Come check us out. We welcome newcomers and new ideas. Snacks provided. Send your questions to Donna at socialjusticechair@uufsd.org.

San Diego Climate Week The second annual San Diego Climate Week is Oct. 1 - 8 and features in-person and online events throughout the county. SDCW brings together residents, businesses, nonprofits, artists, scientists, educators, and policymakers for a series of events focused on climate education, action, and resilience. The opening ceremony is a Paddle Out for Clean Water from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at Glorietta Bay in Coronado followed by the Water Summit at 5:00 pm in the Coronad

October 4, 2026 at 11am-12pm - Core Area To encourage voters to vote in November. UUFSD-the-Vote is sponsoring a postcard writing event. Come to the core area after the Oct 4 service. All supplies including postage and instructions for this project will be provided. See Ted Foster in the core area.

October 24, 2026 at 11am-4pm - Founders Hall and Core Area The UUFSD Palestine-Israel Justice Group is partnering with the RAMMUN Foundation and North County for Palestine, to host an “Art Market Fair For Palestine,” on Saturday, October 24 in Founders Hall and the Core Area, from 11 am to 4 pm. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of art goes to Gaza relief. There will be food, local art and live performances. Everyone is welcome.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The UUFSD auction, Festive Fall Offerings, will occur online from October 18 until November 1. The ideal place to fill your social calendar with dinners, outings and adventures! Also, look for music and services like babysitting, trips to the airport and home repair projects. Great opportunities for both gathering with our community and taking care of personal needs. Right now we're seeking donations from members and friends for activities and services. Here

October 16, 2026 at 6-9pm - Founders Hall East + Core Area Join us for the fifth Rock N' Roll event. Weather permitting we will be in the core area for dancing and dining. This all volunteer event can use helping hands with set up and clean up. The music is from all eras and great for dancing. All are welcome. Please bring a dish to share.

We found helpers for the Policy & Procedures team. Now we are looking for folks who like working with people, not paper. Stewardship (fun stuff like the auction and the pledge drive) and the Capital Campaign (exciting work to support completion of our master plan and fixing the amphitheater) could use some additional hearts, minds, and bodies. If you are interested in Stewardship, please contact Rich MacDonald, and for the capital campaign, please contact Lisa Shaffer. Thanks

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Climate Group table at the Social Justice Fair on Sunday to chat with the very knowledgeable Leslie Gomez and to have a sit-down with our climate anxiety counselor, Greg Brown. We hope that you were informed and inspired. Please continue the conversations with us during our next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:00 pm via Zoom. Don’t forget the very easy climate action you can take before Sept. 30. Use this link to contact Governor Gavin

There will be no Beyond or Under the Umbrella newletters for the week of October 4 - 10, and no new announcements run in the order of service for that week. Any announcements for Beyond the Umbrella submitted after 12pm on September 29, and any announcements for Under the Umbrella or order of service submitted after 2pm on October 1st will run in the newsletters and order of service for the following week (October 11-17). Please reach out to office@uufsd.org if you have any q

October 3, 2026 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...

November 26 and December 25, 2026 - Founders Hall + Core Area EXCITING NEWS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON ! Louise and Chef Trent are back in the kitchen and will be hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Dinners. Keep an eye on the upcoming bulletins for the details. BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND JOIN US FOR THESE WARM INVITING FESTIVE EVENTS.

September 20, 2026 at 11:15am - Memorial Walkway The Compassionate Care committee is bringing back the Pastoral Listening program, led by Lay Minister Eileen Freedland. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, a Lay Minister from the Compassionate Care team will be located at the Listening Bench in the Memorial Walkway following the service. If you would like a listening ear, please visit the bench to share a personal concern. Lay Ministers are trained not to give advice, but to list

September 20, 2026 at 11am-12:30pm - Core Area Curious about Social Justice at UUFSD? Want to learn how to enrich your life while improving the lives of others? Come to the patio after the Sunday service for the Social Justice Involvement Fair. Program leaders would love to hear about your special interests. Learn how you might live your values through one of our programs. Discover the impressive social justice action history at our Fellowship. All that plus snacks and a draw

For many years, UUFSD has collaborated with St. James Catholic Church to welcome and house unsheltered individuals for two weeks each winter through the auspices of the Interfaith Shelter Network. Typically, St. James has coordinated and provided volunteers for the first week of the shelter and we've done the same for the second. Beginning this January, Jack Makowski and David Sheils from St. James will be Coordinators for both weeks. To help Jack and David, Mary Anne and Pau

September 22, 2026 at 2:30 - 4pm - Conference Room (Admin Building) Our Sacred Texts Discussion group meets in person on Tuesday September 22, 2:30-4:00 in the Admin Conference room. All are welcome to share a reading, or just listen and discuss. Email sacredtextscoord@uufsd.org for Zoom info.

Easy Online Climate Actions Now California is pretty progressive with its climate policies but there’s always room for improvement. Right now there are five bills on the governor’s desk and we need to let him know by September 30 that we want them signed. The bills: Expand community renewable energy Prioritize electrification over new gas infrastructure Ensure data centers pay their fair share Protect ratepayers Restore environmental review protections Contact Governor Newsom