The Unitarian Universalist Men’s Fellowship (UUMF) is an affiliated organization of The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego. The goal of this fellowship is to assist men in their quest to discover who they are as men, sons, fathers, grandfathers, husbands, partners, and brothers.
Allan Chinen, author of Beyond the Hero: Classic Stories of Men in Search of Soul, Waking the World: The Heroic Feminine and Once Upon a Midlife will give a talk and lead Workshops
Save the Dates! Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Join the UUMF for our inaugural UUMF Program Enrichment Fund * lecture series - an evening of stories that illuminate male and female roles, then question, evaluate and perhaps liberate us from gender stereotypes. We've invited noted Professor of Psychiatry Allan B Chinen of the University of California, San Francisco to lead us in this exploration. He has championed the Jungian notion of how myths and stories, many with deep enduring appeal, can teach us and shape the view of ourselves and our relationships. Through Allen's lively storytelling, we will explore and question why these stories traveled through the ages and how they have served us, and how they hinder and confuse us. Whether this is your first event exploring these notions, or whether you've spent time pondering these ideas, we hope you'll find this a stimulating, thought provoking and emotionally engaging dialog.
There will be two sessions: A Friday night introductory lecture from 7 - 9:30pm, and continue the discussion on Saturday from 9 am -3 pm, in workshops and small groups, exploring and questioning our individual responses. The UUMF tradition uses chanting, drumming and small group sharing to help us through this process. The session is open to all men and women who seek a deeper understanding of the stories that shape our lives, in hopes that the stories and myths will liberate our souls and fulfill our dreams.
On Friday, February 24, 2012 at 7 PM - - an introductory session and
On Saturday, February 25 - Dr. Chinen will also guide an all-day program
MidLife Crossroads: Liberation from our Gender Roles through Dreams and Stories
The Friday and Saturday components are linked, however you may attend either or both.
- Before Feb 1 - $10 Friday/$40 Sunday - $50 for both
- After Feb 1 - $15 Friday/$50 Sunday - $65 for both
Lunch on Saturday is included. Both events will be held at the First Universalist Unitarian Meeting House at 4190 Front St. (GPS: 298 West Arbor) (see map), seating is limited.
See PDF flyer for more information.
Download the Registration form.
Our Spring Renewal Weekend
April 13 – 15, 2012. Please join us at
Camp deBenneville Pines in San Bernardino National Forest for a wonderful weekend. Our theme, Crests to Troughs: Riding the Waves of Our Lives, will explore the waves of uncertainty that you might be surfing—financial disaster, relationships, health or old age issues? Are you riding the crest or about to crash? These events are wonderful opportunities for men to come to know more about themselves and to commune with the larger brotherhood. For more information, contact
Mike Dorfi, (619) 466-5952 or
John Holl (619) 546-6525.
Registration/Flyer form.
Fourth Monday Discussion
On the fourth Monday of the month, interested men meet in Room 114 (usually) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to discuss a wide variety of topics dealing with men’s issues. Most meetings begin with a check-in. These discussions and events/topics are announced via our web site and email to UUMF participants.
Support Groups
The Men's Fellowship currently has a dozen closed committed active support groups. They usually meet twice a month at members’ homes. The groups range in size from five to eight men. If, after becoming familiar with the Fellowship, you would like to consider membership in a group, please contact Armin Kuhlman, support group coordinator. These are not crisis groups and require a significant time commitment.
Steering Committee
The direction of the Fellowship and upcoming events are discussed and coordinated at regularly scheduled meetings of the Steering Committee. We work on the consensus model and welcome input from all who attend. Kim Cohn and Fergal O’Doherty are our current conveners. Please email them regarding the next meeting.