Nurturing religious and personal growth
The Purpose of the Adult Adult Faith Formation Program is to nurture and stimulate the religious and personal growth of the adult church community, and the community at large, by offering a varied and cohesive program within the context of the larger Unitarian Universalist tradition and religious community. A variety of programs are offered. Classes are taught by volunteer members and friends of the congregation and by church staff. New classes are always being added and updates are announced here and in our weekly newsletter, The Window.
Daily Quote Devotional
Description:
Join Director of Spiritual Exploration & Worship Arts, Tony Bianca, for a daily devotional practice in WhatApp.
To join us in doing this daily devotional, fill out the Registration Form which will ask for your phone number. Each day, Tony will post a Quote of the Day. In your own time, read the Quote and engage with it at whatever level you have time for. Tony will create a WhatsApp discussion group where all who are participating can share their thoughts and discuss their experiences. Once you've registered, look for a text asking you to join the WahtsApp Group.
You may choose to engage the discussion daily, or as your schedule allows.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Register for the WhatsApp Group
Join Director of Spiritual Exploration & Worship Arts, Tony Bianca, for a daily devotional practice in WhatApp.
To join us in doing this daily devotional, fill out the Registration Form which will ask for your phone number. Each day, Tony will post a Quote of the Day. In your own time, read the Quote and engage with it at whatever level you have time for. Tony will create a WhatsApp discussion group where all who are participating can share their thoughts and discuss their experiences. Once you've registered, look for a text asking you to join the WahtsApp Group.
You may choose to engage the discussion daily, or as your schedule allows.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Register for the WhatsApp Group
Woven Faith:
An Online Monthly Program for Adults Across the Pacific Southwest Region
For more Information and to register, click HERE.
Ongoing classes
Ongoing opportunities for faith formation and spiritual growth. Unless otherwise noted, for information about these opportunities, email Tony.
Open Heart Sangha
Sundays, weekly, 4 pm — 5:30 pm, Bard Hall.
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm through Zoom (contact Marge, for the link).
The Open Heart Sangha meets together to support each other’s practice of mindfulness and meditation
in the Plum Village tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. We gather
for teachings, meditation, and sharing our experiences with mindfulness. All are welcome
and you do not need to be Buddhist to participate.
Sundays, weekly, 4 pm — 5:30 pm, Bard Hall.
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm through Zoom (contact Marge, for the link).
The Open Heart Sangha meets together to support each other’s practice of mindfulness and meditation
in the Plum Village tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. We gather
for teachings, meditation, and sharing our experiences with mindfulness. All are welcome
and you do not need to be Buddhist to participate.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, 10-11 AM, Room 323 (Hillcrest Campus)
Join Julia for an hour of gentle chair yoga. Register ahead at the link below or drop in!
https://form.jotform.com/251626843198062
Tuesdays, 10-11 AM, Room 323 (Hillcrest Campus)
Join Julia for an hour of gentle chair yoga. Register ahead at the link below or drop in!
https://form.jotform.com/251626843198062
Kirtan & Chanting for Peace
Every 2nd Saturday, 4:00-5:30 pm (In-Person) Common Room (Hillcrest Campus)
Donation-based Community Event
Come and engage in the spiritual practice of Kirtan, a nondenominational practice that has been passed down since time immemorial and a constant in all paths and religions. Getting together as a group is a fun way to do this and we can sing mantras (transcendental spiritual sound vibrations) using all kinds of instruments and genres of music. Dancing and movement is highly encouraged! Group leader, Patita Pavana has been practicing the spiritual activity of Kirtan and Mantra Meditation daily for almost 17 years. These spiritual tools were passed onto her by her spiritual teacher Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani and are part of the Bhakti Yoga lifestyle. Bhakti means love and devotion to God and Yoga means the soul’s connection to God with Love.
Every 2nd Saturday, 4:00-5:30 pm (In-Person) Common Room (Hillcrest Campus)
Donation-based Community Event
Come and engage in the spiritual practice of Kirtan, a nondenominational practice that has been passed down since time immemorial and a constant in all paths and religions. Getting together as a group is a fun way to do this and we can sing mantras (transcendental spiritual sound vibrations) using all kinds of instruments and genres of music. Dancing and movement is highly encouraged! Group leader, Patita Pavana has been practicing the spiritual activity of Kirtan and Mantra Meditation daily for almost 17 years. These spiritual tools were passed onto her by her spiritual teacher Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani and are part of the Bhakti Yoga lifestyle. Bhakti means love and devotion to God and Yoga means the soul’s connection to God with Love.
Cosmos: The Great Story
We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00–8:30 pm in Room 323 in the Welcome Center at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego.
A monthly gathering for meditation, science, and spiritual transformation.
In Cosmos we:
To join our mailing list, email: [email protected]
We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00–8:30 pm in Room 323 in the Welcome Center at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego.
A monthly gathering for meditation, science, and spiritual transformation.
In Cosmos we:
- Explore the scientific story of the universe—its birth, evolution, and possible future.
- Contemplate what it means to be “cosmic beings” with a role in that unfolding story.
- Practice mindfulness and meditation so we can experience our lives more fully in and as Cosmos.
- Share how our practice is changing us and shaping the ways we show up for and serve the world.
- Celebrate with chants, songs, and music
To join our mailing list, email: [email protected]
Memory Matters
Every 2nd and 4th Friday Online Only with Kathy Gilbert, LCSW.
9:30-10:00am Socializing
10-11:30am Structured Program
A gathering place for individuals with early memory loss, for those who worry about memory problems and forgetfulness, and for their care partners. Safely relax, share stories, discuss, socialize and learn, play games and other activities. This gathering is not only therapeutic and educational, it enables members to make new contacts, build trusted relationships, and learn how others deal with memory loss and its consequences. Ongoing, drop in. Contact Gay Hybertsen at [email protected] to get the Zoom link.
Every 2nd and 4th Friday Online Only with Kathy Gilbert, LCSW.
9:30-10:00am Socializing
10-11:30am Structured Program
A gathering place for individuals with early memory loss, for those who worry about memory problems and forgetfulness, and for their care partners. Safely relax, share stories, discuss, socialize and learn, play games and other activities. This gathering is not only therapeutic and educational, it enables members to make new contacts, build trusted relationships, and learn how others deal with memory loss and its consequences. Ongoing, drop in. Contact Gay Hybertsen at [email protected] to get the Zoom link.
Who to contact
Tony Bianca
Director of Spiritual Exploration and Worship Arts
Director of Spiritual Exploration and Worship Arts
