Announcements

May 9th; 9:00-11:15am at Founders Hall + Core Area On May 9, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:15 am, you are invited to our mini retreat at UUFSD. We'll start in Founders Hall and use part of the campus for walking meditation. No prior experience in meditation is necessary. Bob Isaacson has been teaching Insight Meditation for 20 years and practicing for 30 years. Bob will share this tradition, called Vipassana, with an interactive "Dharma talk" and short sitting meditations which he wi

BETTER NEWS FROM THE “HELPING OUR NEIGHBOR” SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION GROUP We have BETTER news for all our members and friends who travel. We are CONTINUING our collection of travel toiletries that many of us accumulate from hotels, motels and ships. And, also for everyone who visits their dentist a few times a year and come away with baggies of toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss. Bring them to the fellowship on Sundays and look for our toiletries collection basket, on one of th

April 28, 2026; 2:30-4pm; Conference Room (Admin Building) The Sacred Texts Discussion Group is starting up again with a new emphasis and vision. Thanks to the support of Rev. Heather, we are going to meet twice a month on the second and forth Tuesdays in person in the Conference Room and on Zoom. One meeting will be to share spiritual texts, including religious scripture, poems, and prose that support and encourage our UU theology and morality. The second meeting will be to

United Nations human rights officials and international monitors have expressed grave concerns that Israeli military operations and settlement expansion constitute ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank. Gaza Strip The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported in February 2026 that intensified attacks and the methodical destruction of neighborhoods appear aimed at a "permanent demographic shift" in the enclave. Conditions of Life: The blockade and denial of humanitarian a

One could argue that water is the most precious commodity in a warming climate. San Diego county is betting on that as it steps up to share its water surplus with neighboring, water starved neighbors. The desalination plant in Carlsbad is running at one-third capacity, so the utility is looking to make deals with Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Those states face water shortages due to little snow melt and drought. According to the NEW YORK TIMES, the San Diego County Water Authorit

April 26, 2026 at 11:30am-2:30pm - FH East Let’s share our food and our thoughts at the Ministerial “Start-Up”! This is a unique opportunity, hosted by UUA staff, and our goal is to deepen relationships and create clear expectations to help strengthen and build our shared ministry. Please bring a potluck dish to help sustain our energy and engagement. I am looking forward to seeing you there!

ISRAEL’S DEATH PENALTY HANGING LAW How will the Israeli “Hanging Law” affect Palestinians defending their land against unauthorized settlements and settlers. Opinion from PIJG: This can be considered as legalized lynching Based on recent legislative developments in early 2026, the Israeli parliament passed a law permitting the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank convicted of deadly attacks deemed to be acts of "nationalistic" murder or "terrori

The crew of Artemis II gave us a gift when they shared that picture of Earth. As stewards of this beautiful, blue space marble, we have much to be thankful for and much to do. Yes, we are in a climate emergency, but we can’t give up. Here are a few ideas: Attend tomorrow’s Earth Day service and Potluck Join the UUFSD Climate Action group the first Wednesday of the month via Zoom Download the Climate Action Now app Join and support the SurfRider Foundation of San Diego Count

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. National Campaign for Justice Trump has signed an executive order that would give the federal government unprecedented control over the 2026 elections. It directs agencies like DHS and Social Security to build a federal list of “verified” voters, then forces the Postal Service

May 11th, 2026 at 6:30-8:15pm - Palmer Library On May 11th at 6:30pm, the 2nd Monday Book Club will be meeting at UUFSD in the Palmer Library and discussing the non-fiction book An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us (2022) by Ed Yong. From Random House: The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique

May 7, 2026 at 7:30-9am - Off-Campus Join Lisa Shaffer, who will be presenting on our behalf, and other interfaith leaders at the 33rd Annual Interfaith Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Breakfast will take place at the Encinitas Senior and Community Center. $25 per person. RSVP by this Monday. Click here to purchase a ticket.

May 2, 2026 at 2pm - Off-Campus Did you know Rev. Heather is a composer? She has set music to 10 poems by Mary Baker Eddy (founder of Christian Science) as part of her interfaith spiritual practice. The songs will be performed in a free concert on Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm and will feature musical talents including our own music director Steve Milloy. Come to the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Oceanside (300 S Ditmar) to receive this artistic expression of what Mary Bake

GAZA ANNEXATION AGENDA Several far-right Israeli ministers have publicly and repeatedly advocated for the annexation of the West Bank and the re-occupation/annexation of Gaza, along with policies that encourage Palestinian emigration. These calls are not official Israeli government policy but are pushed by key members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The remarks coincided with statements by Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, who said Israel is effectively mov

April 19 from 10-12:30 - Amphitheatre + Core Area Our April 19 service is dedicated to Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970 after a massive oil spill prompted 20 million Americans to protest against environmental destruction. Our own Leslie Gomez will educate us on how to do home electrification. Most people assume that home electrification is only possible with a major panel upgrade—but a new study from Peninsula Clean Energy proves that that may not be the case. After conduc

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. Climate Hawks Vote Click here to send a direct message to your Secretary of State demanding clear, public action to keep ICE away from polling places and protect voters from intimidation and violence now . Sign here to tell Congress to protect our voting rights and reject Trum

Somos Tías continues to serve our neighbors who are food insecure. We have three asks from our congregation: one and two-pound boxes of sugar, plastic grocery bags, and gently used children’s books, all ages. Please bring these items to the Core area Social Justice bin each Sunday. If you don't see the bin, just leave the items on the table and they will get to us. Another option is having the sugar delivered to Mary Anne Trause or Donna Gerhauser via Amazon, Walmart or Targe

The UUFSD Palestine-Israel Justice Group supports the principles reflected in the Beyt Tikkun’s commitment to Growing Judaism Beyond Zionism. We have participated in joint actions, the latest being the “Liberation Seder at First UU San Diego!” Beyt Tikkun is committed to a Judaism of love, justice, transformation, and liberation, including that of the Palestinian people and their land. We reject zionism’s ideology of white, Jewish supremacy. Just as we are committed to being

NEW TO UU CLASS April 19, 11:30-12:30pm, UUFSD Library Are you new to UU? Come meet other attenders and enjoy a light lunch together as you learn more about Unitarian Universalism. You’ll hear some of our Fellowship’s history, and discover the many ways to participate in our community. MEMBERSHIP CHIT CHAT May 3, 11:30 - 12:30pm, UUFSD Library Are you curious about what membership at UUFSD entails? Even if you’re not yet ready to join, all are welcome to stop by our Membershi

The April 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine”Dialogue” is now available. This edition has a special “Remembrance” section for our dear member Norma Showalter who passed away on October 29, 2025. In addition we have our regular “Values” and “Happening” sections. This edition also highlights the work done by Eagle Scout Troop 782, led by Liam Geising, which transformed our organic garden structures. You can access the April quarterly magazine at: uufsd.org/publications

GAZA ANNEXATION AGENDA Several far-right Israeli ministers have publicly and repeatedly advocated for the annexation of the West Bank and the re-occupation/annexation of Gaza, along with policies that encourage Palestinian emigration. These calls are not official Israeli government policy but are pushed by key members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The remarks coincided with statements by Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, who said Israel is effectively mov