The Doug Diamond Memorial Capital Campaign & Fund Drive
Building A Bridge to Our Future Through Generosity & Love
The Vision: For over 150 years, our congregation has been a beacon of progressive values in San Diego. Today, we find ourselves at a threshold — an opportunity to move beyond the status quo and secure our legacy. The Doug Diamond Memorial Capital Campaign & Fund Drive is our collective commitment to move from "debt and dependence" to a future of "liberation and leadership."
The Goal: We have set a goal of $2 million built around three pillars:
Pillar 1: Stewardship & Sustainability (The Foundation) By paying off our mortgage, we reclaim $75,000 each year in interest costs. By replenishing our reserves, we honor our legacy and invite our next Settled Minister into a thriving, debt-free congregation ready for continued growth.
Pillar 2: Enhancing the Spiritual Experience (The Bridge) Whether we sell our campus and move or remain at this location, we deserve a space that reflects our current vitality and growth. This includes hospitality upgrades, a redesigned website (our digital "front door"), improved assisted listening for accessibility, better sound and lighting, and sensible upgrades for our meeting house and Bard Hall.
Pillar 3: Investing in the Vision (The Future) We are actively seeking partners for a vibrant campus redevelopment that will ensure our long-term financial sustainability. This campaign will fund conceptual architectural drawings — blueprints for our dreams — as well as legal and consulting expertise to ensure the best possible use of our land in service of our mission for the next 150 years.
Our Invitation: We are proud to share that the quiet phase of our campaign is complete, and many congregants have already helped us reach a substantial portion of our goal. We ask you to join those donors — along with 100% of our Board and Senior Staff — and make a gift that reflects your love for this community.
Help us burn the mortgage, build our next bridge, and sustain our future.
Building A Bridge to Our Future Through Generosity & Love
The Vision: For over 150 years, our congregation has been a beacon of progressive values in San Diego. Today, we find ourselves at a threshold — an opportunity to move beyond the status quo and secure our legacy. The Doug Diamond Memorial Capital Campaign & Fund Drive is our collective commitment to move from "debt and dependence" to a future of "liberation and leadership."
The Goal: We have set a goal of $2 million built around three pillars:
Pillar 1: Stewardship & Sustainability (The Foundation) By paying off our mortgage, we reclaim $75,000 each year in interest costs. By replenishing our reserves, we honor our legacy and invite our next Settled Minister into a thriving, debt-free congregation ready for continued growth.
Pillar 2: Enhancing the Spiritual Experience (The Bridge) Whether we sell our campus and move or remain at this location, we deserve a space that reflects our current vitality and growth. This includes hospitality upgrades, a redesigned website (our digital "front door"), improved assisted listening for accessibility, better sound and lighting, and sensible upgrades for our meeting house and Bard Hall.
Pillar 3: Investing in the Vision (The Future) We are actively seeking partners for a vibrant campus redevelopment that will ensure our long-term financial sustainability. This campaign will fund conceptual architectural drawings — blueprints for our dreams — as well as legal and consulting expertise to ensure the best possible use of our land in service of our mission for the next 150 years.
Our Invitation: We are proud to share that the quiet phase of our campaign is complete, and many congregants have already helped us reach a substantial portion of our goal. We ask you to join those donors — along with 100% of our Board and Senior Staff — and make a gift that reflects your love for this community.
Help us burn the mortgage, build our next bridge, and sustain our future.
About Doug Diamond
At every finance meeting he attended, beloved longtime member Doug Diamond reminded us that freeing ourselves from the burden of a mortgage was crucial for our congregation's future success. Doug was wise, thoughtful, and kind — a man with a keen mind for finance and a twinkle in his eye.
Doug passed away on June 4th, 2025, and his beloved Alice has graciously granted us permission to create this campaign in his honor. Alice is certain that Doug would be overjoyed to know that through this campaign, we are now able to retire our mortgage, saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest every year.
This campaign couldn't have happened without you, Doug. We remain ever grateful for your steadfast stewardship and your enduring guidance.
At every finance meeting he attended, beloved longtime member Doug Diamond reminded us that freeing ourselves from the burden of a mortgage was crucial for our congregation's future success. Doug was wise, thoughtful, and kind — a man with a keen mind for finance and a twinkle in his eye.
Doug passed away on June 4th, 2025, and his beloved Alice has graciously granted us permission to create this campaign in his honor. Alice is certain that Doug would be overjoyed to know that through this campaign, we are now able to retire our mortgage, saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest every year.
This campaign couldn't have happened without you, Doug. We remain ever grateful for your steadfast stewardship and your enduring guidance.
Download the donation form here: Doug Diamond Memorial Capital Campaign and Fund Drive Form.
Please either print the form and return it to the Hillcrest office, or email it to Robie.
Click the button below to donate via credit card online, or scan the QR code.
Download the donation form here: Doug Diamond Memorial Capital Campaign and Fund Drive Form.
Please either print the form and return it to the Hillcrest office, or email it to Robie.
Click the button below to donate via credit card online, or scan the QR code.
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.
Worship Services
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Hillcrest Campus
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103
10 am PDT
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103
10 am PDT
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“Love Letters to the Congregation”
& New Member Blessing Ceremony Rev. Justine Sullivan, Lead Minister Rev. Kristen Kuriga, Associate Minister Tony Bianca, Director of Spiritual Exploration & Worship Arts This worship service offers ASL interpretation both in person and embedded within the livestream video. The interpreter appears in a picture-in-picture format, with no separate stream required. |
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Congregational Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:30 am PDT Hillcrest Campus 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103 |
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South Bay Campus Saint John's Episcopal Church: 760 1st Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Please attend the Hillcrest service at 10 am & the Annual Congregational Meeting at 11:30 am. There will be no South Bay service. |
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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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News
Front Street Productions presents Rossini: The Little Solemn Mass
7:30 pm Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Meeting House - First UU Hillcrest
Join us for an evening of beautiful music in our stunning, acoustically-optimized Meeting House. Enjoy the sunset as singers from Vox Artis and the First UU Choirs are joined by two pianos and harmonium in this presentation of some of Rossini's most popular works. From our easy parking to our peaceful campus, this will be a summer evening to remember! Admission is free with registration.
7:30 pm Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Meeting House - First UU Hillcrest
Join us for an evening of beautiful music in our stunning, acoustically-optimized Meeting House. Enjoy the sunset as singers from Vox Artis and the First UU Choirs are joined by two pianos and harmonium in this presentation of some of Rossini's most popular works. From our easy parking to our peaceful campus, this will be a summer evening to remember! Admission is free with registration.
Save the Date: UU Women+ Retreat 2026!
Friday, November 20th – Sunday, 22nd
Camp Stevens, Julian, CA
Friday, November 20th – Sunday, 22nd
Camp Stevens, Julian, CA
- Gather your gear and open your calendars! We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 UU Women+ Retreat is officially on the books. We’re heading to the serene, cedar-scented air of Camp Stevens, located just outside the charming town of Julian. This is a retreat for women and gender-diverse folks who feel most comfortable in women-centered spaces. It’s a weekend for us to reconnect with nature, ourselves, and one another. Register online or get more info.
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