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Welcome & Bienvenida/os

You're invited to our supportive, vibrant, accepting community of religious free thinkers.
Join us for 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.

Hillcrest Campus

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Sundays, 9:30 am on the Hillcrest Patio 
In-person outdoor services AND simultaneous online livestream - both with ASL
Join us online via our live stream on YouTube .
To watch past services go to our Messages page.
​Hillcrest Virtual Social Hour: Sundays at 11 am​
Next Sunday Worship Service:
​Enjoy General Assembly Worship Service at Hillcrest
Sunday, June 26,  2022, 9:30 am PST
Join Rev. Suzelle Lynch to enjoy the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship!  On the Hillcrest Patio, we’ll view the livestream of this powerful, communal worship experience coming to us from Portland, OR and the annual Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly. Just imagine: tens of thousands of UUs from across the nation and across the world will share this experience with us!  Come as early as 9 am for best seating and to grab a cup of delicious coffee and a snack before the service begins, or to chat with Rev. Suzelle – it’s her last Sunday with us!  You can view the service online, too, in the comfort of your own home via our YouTube channel. Get more details about the service. PLEASE NOTE:  The General Assembly service is 90 minutes long – please plan accordingly!

South Bay Campus

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Saturdays, bi-weekly, 4 pm
In-person indoor services

July 9, and July 23.
​Feel free to hang out for outdoor social hour afterwards. 
​​South Bay Virtual Social Hour:  Sundays at 11 am 
Next Saturday Worship Service:
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"PRIDE! ¡EL ORGULLO Y FE EN ACCIÓ​N!"
Rev. Dr. Omega Burckhardt, Assistant Minister
Saturday, July 9,  2022, 4 pm PST

New to First UU?

We warmly welcome you! Visit our Welcome Newcomers Page.

Calendar

For events, meetings, classes, etc. see our Calendar.  ​

Join us for the next Board Chat

​Sunday, June 5 at 12:30 pm. Launch Board Chat

Current Employment Opportunities

Youth & Young Adult Program Coordinator
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, resume and related materials to
careersfirstuusd@gmail.com including the position title in the subject line.

News

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A Fond Farewell From Rev. Suzelle
6/15/22 - Dear Members and Friends of First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego!  As the end of my time with you as Minister in Residence (June 30) draws near, let me simply say that it has been a pleasure to serve as one of your ministers during this year of transition. I love the spirit of your church, your talented and hardworking staff, your caring and committed Board and lay leaders, and the curiosity and warmth of the members I’ve met from both campuses.  Though I met only about 1/3 of the members, and only experienced three months with you, I can still say with joyful authority that though you’ve been having some painful struggles, your congregation has great strength at its core! Read more.

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Unfolding Peace Healing Process - Read the Latest
6/15/22 - Our Unfolding Peace healing and restorative process continues, including the recent in-person visit with the Rev. Dr. Denise Graves, who, with the Rev. Deanna Vandiver, is co-facilitating Unfolding Peace.  During her six-day visit, Rev. Denise met in small groups or one-to-one conversation with 50 FUUSD members, former members, ministers and staff.  Please see the report and next steps.

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Food, Food Everywhere But Not Enough to Eat?
6/15/22 - By Rhea Kuhlman. Church member Adrienne Kaplan wanted to do something for people who don’t have a lot of the material advantages that she and her husband Matt are fortunate to have, so she volunteered to help out at the Food Pantry.  Every Friday morning for the past year, Adrienne has picked up food from a Food for Less market in Chula Vista that would otherwise have been disposed of.  It’s food that may be nearing its “Best By” date but is still perfectly good, or food that is judged to be surplus for a variety of other reasons. Read more.

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​  Read the 2021 / 2022 Annual Report


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D4$ 2022 is Here and it's Time to Bid!
6/1/22 - 74 events and services have been created and the bidding is open through June 30, 2022. Bidding help will be available on the Hillcrest patio every Sunday - come and see Robie Evans or Dan Paul at the tech table after service! If you remember your bidding number from 2019, it's the same! For ease in registering and bidding online, download our How To Guide. We appreciate your participation in this important fundraiser and  community-building project. Questions, email Dave Hunt or Robie Evans. Register and view the catalog at our Auction website. 

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Financial and Budget Forum Video now available!
Please go to our Members Section to view the  video from June 6th's FY 21-22 Financial Update and FY 22-23 Budget Forum. Under the "About" tab, go to "For Members" then on the Members Login. If you're having trouble logging in, please contact Rose.

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Congregational COVID-19 Priority Survey Results
5/26/22 - Join First Church member Dr. Rebecca Fielding-Miller on June 21 at 6 pm to learn about the results of our recent congregational COVID-19 priority survey. This townhall will cover congregational priorities, recommended strategies to keep ourselves safe, and some recent updates on scientific knowledge on the state of the pandemic. Among other qualifications, Dr. Fielding-Miller is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at the UC San Diego School of Public Health, with a joint appointment in the UCSD School of Medicine.
Join the Meeting at https://bit.ly/C19SurveyResults.

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Safe Reopening

First Church is preparing for our new normal. A great team has been ​tasked with preparing our ​church for a safe return. Read more and sign the Health Safety Covenant.

Downloads

2021-2022 Annual Report
The Window - Weekly Newsletter
First Words Magazine

Social Justice

Let service be your prayer.
​View Social Justice Actions.

Facilities

Planning a wedding or special event? Visit our Facilities page.

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. 
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(619) 298-9978  |  Staff Directory
Hillcrest campus 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103  |  South Bay campus 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA. 91911
  For GPS to our Hillcrest Campus, please use 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
For directions, parking and more see our Contact page.
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Messages
    • Online Worship Services
    • Participate in a Service
    • Principles & Sources
  • Connections
    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
      • Visiting First UU
      • What is UUism?
      • Become a Member
    • Groups from A-Z > >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Archives
      • Art Guild
      • Christian Study Group
      • Earth Centered Spirituality Circle
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Listening Circles
    • Restorative Process
  • Music
    • Adult Choirs > >
      • Handbell Choirs
      • JUUL Tones
      • South Bay Music
      • Women's Choir
    • Children and Youth Choirs
  • 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
    • 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
      • Clean Elections
      • 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$
    • B&B Program > >
      • B&B Guest Registration
      • B&B Hosting > >
        • B&B Host Application
    • Specialty Sale
    • Shop and Support!
  • News
    • Blog
    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
    • First Words Magazine
  • About
    • For Members > >
      • Member's Login
      • Board Login
    • Our Ministers
    • Our Staff
    • Calendar
    • Facilities > >
      • Campus Maps
      • Ceremonies
      • Hillcrest Campus
      • South Bay Campus
      • Facilities Use Request Form
    • Forms
    • Governance > >
      • 8th Principle
      • Journey Toward Wholeness > >
        • Black History Month
      • Reopening Team
      • Strategic Planning > >
        • Funding our Future
        • Visioning The Future
    • Our History
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Update Form
    • MAG Contact Form
    • Privacy and Terms