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

You’re invited! Come to our Forum to discuss the results of our Fellowship Self-Evaluation on Sunday March 30 from 11:30-1:30 in Founders Hall. Lunch will be provided. Over 100 of you responded to the survey. Now you can hear what your fellow congregants reported. We’ll share the overall results, then break into small groups to … Continue reading Fellowship Self-Evaluation Forum March 30

Stick around after the service on Sunday, April 20th and enjoy some art. There will be art projects for kids and adults. Also, many of our UUFSD artists will be exhibiting their art for sale. If you are an artist and did not get the email notice, but are interested in participating, please let me … Continue reading Art Festival, Easter Sunday, April 20

The UUFSD Palestine-Israel Justice Group joins Bet Tikkum in condemning the renewed bombing of Gaza which killed over 400 civilians including approximately 200 children. Under the Trump administration, the intensity of violence is escalating — and we must raise our voices now. This week, we are joining with Demand Progress in calling on Congress to … Continue reading STOP THE BOMBING OF GAZA