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Worship Services
​Sunday, January 25, 2026

Hillcrest Campus
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103​
“The Art of Resistance”
Rev. Kristen Kuriga, Assistant Minister
10 am PST

This worship service will provide ASL interpretation.

​​Our Sustainable Future Meeting 
Congregational Meeting
11:30 am PST

This congregational meeting will provide ASL interpretation.
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Order of Service (coming soon)
View past services

South Bay Campus
Saint John's Episcopal Church: 760 1st Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910​
 2 pm PST

“Visioning Beloved Community”
Social Justice Sunday

Rev. Kristen Kuriga, Assistant Minister
Valeria Aguilar, Membership and Social Justice Coordinator

ASL interpretation is not available for this service.

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

New to First UU?

We warmly welcome you to our two campuses! Learn about offerings in Hillcrest and Chula Vista on our Welcome Newcomers Page .

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"Everything You Need to Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less"

Meeting House - First UU Hillcrest
4 pm Sunday, January 25th, 2026by The Wish Collective
Directed by Dr. Maria Patrice Amon

Set in an Oklahoma high school in December 2023, this play tells the story of an educator ready to retire. On her last day, she decides to educate high school students on medicated abortions, crisis pregnancy centers, and how to be a caring companion to someone having an abortion. Register for your free tickets.

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Spirit & Song: A Songwriting Workshop with Jud Caswell
1-4 pm Saturday, February 21st - First UU Church Hillcrest
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Join Maine singer-songwriter Jud Caswell for an afternoon of creativity and connection. Whether you’re a lifelong musician or have never written a song, this 3-hour workshop will give you the tools to find your voice. We’ll explore how to break through writer’s block, craft memorable melodies, and treat songwriting as a spiritual practice. All levels welcome—bring a notebook and an open heart! Get your free seats.

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An Evening with Singer/Songwriter Jud Caswell
7:30 pm Saturday, February 21st - First UU Church Hillcrest
Bathe your soul in warm, honey-like melodies and richly skillful guitar by this Maine-based song poet.
“...one of the leading singer-songwriters on the current scene... highly original (and) wise beyond his years. Caswell sings with charming warmth. By the end ... you want to know this man.” - Rich Warren, Sing Out! Magazine. Get your free seats. 

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Chinese-American Violinist Strauss Shi
7:30 pm Saturday, March 28th - First UU Church Hillcrest

Bask in the virtuosity of this award-winning multi-instrumentalist. Chinese-American violinist Strauss Shi is rapidly establishing himself as one of today’s most versatile multi-instrumental artists representing music of the East and West. At the age of seventeen, Strauss made his solo debut with the Utah Symphony under the baton of Vladimir Kulenovic, and since then has garnered top prizes and acclaims in the United States, Europe and Asia. Register for your free concert tickets.

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Calling Rev. Kristen
Learn about the question of calling Rev. Kristen as our settled Associate Minister.​ Click here to view the webpage. 

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2025 Annual Report
The Window - Weekly Newsletter
First Words Magazine

Care Network

Pastoral Care Line​
619-298-9993
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Practical Care Network​
619-398-4441

Social Justice

Want to get involved?
​View Social Justice Actions.

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(619) 298-9978  |  Staff Directory
We have two campuses:
Hillcrest campus: 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103  |  South Bay campus: Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 760 1st Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  For GPS to our Hillcrest Campus, please use 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
For detailed directions, parking and more see our Contact page.
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Messages
    • Online Worship
    • Principles & Sources
  • Connections
    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
      • Visiting First UU
      • Visitor Form
      • What is UUism?
      • Become a Member
    • Groups from A-Z > >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Archives
      • Art Guild
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship >
        • UUMF Renewal Registration
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Relational Health
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
  • Education
    • Children's RE > >
      • Family Ministry Library
      • Children's RE Registration
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Family Ministry > >
      • All Church Camp
    • Youth Programs
    • Young Adult & Campus Ministry
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL)
    • SD Co-op Preschool
  • Programs
    • Front Street Productions
    • Caring
    • Food Pantry
    • Larger UU Connections > >
      • Denominational Relations
      • Friends of De Benneville Pines
      • Philippines Partner Church
      • Transylvania Partner Church
      • UU Service Committee
    • Leadership Development
    • Social Justice > >
      • Social Justice Executive Team
      • Climate Justice
      • Generosity Offerings
      • Organizing for Justice
      • Palestine-Israel Justice Group
      • Rainbow Action
      • Reproductive Justice
      • Sanctuary
      • SOLACE
      • Uptown Community Service Center
    • Ushering
  • Giving
    • Donations > >
      • Pledging
      • Planned Giving
      • Donate Your Vehicle
      • Donate Flowers
    • Dining for Dollars D4$ >
      • Winter/Spring Auction
      • Summer/Fall Auction
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    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
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      • Facilities Use Request Form
    • Forms
    • Governance > >
      • Article II
      • 8th Principle
      • Journey Toward Wholeness >
        • Black History Month
      • Strategic Planning > >
        • Funding our Future
        • Visioning The Future
      • Our History
      • 150th Celebrationn
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Feedback Form
    • MAG Contact Form
    • Privacy and Terms