First UU Church of San Diego

Our mission is to create community, to nurture spiritual growth, and to act on our values to help heal the world.
Nuestra misión es crear comunidad, fomentar el crecimiento spiritual y vivir nuestros valores para ayudar a sanar el mundo.
View our aspiration, principles, and sources.

Services and Sermons

To safeguard against COVID, onsite worship services and events are currently suspended. However, we remain together in spirit and invite you to join us online to watch, sing along and participate in meaningful ways.

Watch our live stream online service Sundays at 9:30am.
To add your comments, watch the service on YouTube or Facebook (log in required).
To watch past services go to our Messages page.

Next Sunday Worship Live Stream:
"Coming of Age" / "La mayoría de edad"
Käthe Larick & Mary Carter Vail
Sunday, August 8, 2021 9:30 am PST

Staying Connected

From our weekly live stream worship service and online social hour to our Family Ministry activities, Facebook Groups, meditation videos and online meetings, we are thriving together virtually until we can be together in person again. We heartily invite you to turn isolation into inspiration by joining us online. For a growing collection of ways to connect, Staying Connected page.

Calendar

All onsite events are on temporarily suspended until further notice. For online meetings, classes, etc. see our Calendar.

News

Rev. Kathleen's Farewell Picnic Party!
Saturday, Aug. 21, 6 pm – 8 pm, Hillcrest patio. Come and help us celebrate Rev. Kathleen’s 14 years of service to our congregation as we fondly say “Farewell.” During this time of rising infection rates with the Delta variant, we’ll celebrate outdoors on the Hillcrest patio with special musical guests you won’t want to miss (keeping the surprise alive)! Please BYO picnic dinner. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Read more.

Job Posting at First UU!
We currently have the following positions open: Program Assistant and Janitor. Application procedure: If interested in either of these positions, please Submit cover letter, resume and two letters of reference; Electronic submissions only (careersfirstuusd@gmail.com). Reference either “Program Assistant” or "Janitor" in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Thank you, Donors! The Food Pantry is Moving!
Thanks so to hundreds of individual donors, our South Bay Food Pantry will continue operating in a new space once in-person services resume at our Chula Vista campus.... Read More

Zoom With Your Board - monthly on the first Sunday
Save the date! Sunday, August 1, 10:30 am - Chat with Board members and find out what the Board is working on or voice your accolades and/or concerns for our congregation. Launch the August 1st 10:30am Board Zoom Session.

Good News and Update on Incoming Minister
July 1, 2021 - We’re happy to share the very good news that Rev. Michael Brown is coming to serve as Transitional Lead Minister from September – December. He will focus on preaching, pastoral care and Board support. He looks forward to meeting members and friends of the congregation beginning on Sunday, September 5. After December, other transition ministers will come between January – June and your Board will keep you posted on this as we continue to work with the UUA’s Transition Office. We look forward to working with Rev. Brown and are excited about his arrival. Read more.

Reopening Team Update
June 10, 2021 - Our experiences with small group meetings are going well. No major issues have arisen, and we feel more confident about how other meetings may go. Any other small groups that wish to begin to meet on campus should apply for permission through Robie Evans. Church groups are free to meet off campus. Vaccinations are recommended. Mask wearing should continue. Of course anyone with symptoms should not participate. Each group leader should keep track of those who attend. Larger groups, up to about 30 people, will now be permitted to meet on campus. Please apply through Robie Evans to get the okay. Get more details.