Welcome & Bienvenida/os
You're invited to our supportive, vibrant, accepting community of religious free thinkers.
Join us for Online Sunday Services!
Join us for Online Sunday Services!
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.
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
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To safeguard against COVID, in person worship services have been suspended and online services will be available.
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 Service:
Rev. Michael Brown, Minister in Residence Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 - 9:30 am PST - Online |
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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
1,728 Ears of Corn, Plus So Much More!
Every Friday morning, the Smart & Final on Main Street in Chula Vista gives us the opportunity to ask if they have a food donation for our pantry. Sometimes, the store has nothing to give. Sometimes, they will have a hundred pounds or so of meat. Volunteers will drive to the store in their cars, pick up the donation, dispose of meat in trays that have been punctured, and stash the rest in our freezers. Not so this past Friday... Read More
Every Friday morning, the Smart & Final on Main Street in Chula Vista gives us the opportunity to ask if they have a food donation for our pantry. Sometimes, the store has nothing to give. Sometimes, they will have a hundred pounds or so of meat. Volunteers will drive to the store in their cars, pick up the donation, dispose of meat in trays that have been punctured, and stash the rest in our freezers. Not so this past Friday... Read More
Important Board & Congregational Meeting Notices
As a part of their 10-year master plan for the Hillcrest Medical Center, UC Regents/UCSD has asked First UU to sign an Easement Agreement in conjunction with their requested Street Vacation through the City of San Diego for Arbor Drive. Negotiations continue and deadlines are coming soon. Please join us for these important discussions and updates:
As a part of their 10-year master plan for the Hillcrest Medical Center, UC Regents/UCSD has asked First UU to sign an Easement Agreement in conjunction with their requested Street Vacation through the City of San Diego for Arbor Drive. Negotiations continue and deadlines are coming soon. Please join us for these important discussions and updates:
- Special Congregational Meeting, Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 pm via Zoom at: bit.ly/FirstUUCongregationalMeeting
- Special Congregational Meeting Agenda here.
- Absentee voting is open now; please see link in the Members Only section of this website.
Job Posting at First UU!
We currently have the following position open: Music Director. Application procedure: If interested in this position, please Submit cover letter, resume and two letters of reference; Electronic submissions only (careersfirstuusd@gmail.com). Reference "Music Director" in the subject line. No phone calls please.
We currently have the following position open: Music Director. Application procedure: If interested in this position, please Submit cover letter, resume and two letters of reference; Electronic submissions only (careersfirstuusd@gmail.com). Reference "Music Director" in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Reopening Team's Recommended Changes - Sept. 2, 2021
UCSD Health this week published a new study on the effectiveness of vaccines and the high transmissibility rate of Covid's Delta variant. The data are very concerning. Even in a more than 80% vaccinated workforce, vaccine effectiveness appears to be waning, down in July to 65% from 95%. This likely comes from the Delta surge combined with the end of indoor mask mandates. Read More.
UCSD Health this week published a new study on the effectiveness of vaccines and the high transmissibility rate of Covid's Delta variant. The data are very concerning. Even in a more than 80% vaccinated workforce, vaccine effectiveness appears to be waning, down in July to 65% from 95%. This likely comes from the Delta surge combined with the end of indoor mask mandates. Read More.
First Words - Special Reopening Issue Summer 2021!
Click here for all sorts of good information to have before you return to campus in person this weekend!
Click here for all sorts of good information to have before you return to campus in person this weekend!
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.
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.
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 TeamFirst Church is preparing for our new normal. A great team has been tasked with preparing our church for a safe return. Read More.
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