First UU Church of San Diego
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Caring

We are a deeply caring community

The purpose of the Caring Ministry Team is to strengthen our caring community as we live out our Church Affirmation: “May love be the spirit of this church and service be its prayer.” Our ministers offer pastoral counseling as well as home and hospital visits. Lay Minister church members who have been trained in listening skills are available after each Sunday service as well as one-on-one, as assigned by a minister.

Groups

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Lay Ministers
​Trained church members work alongside the professional ministers in caring for members who are experiencing significant losses or life transitions, or have other needs. Provides Sunday caring listening presence.

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Care Advisory Group
​An oversight committee that creates policy needed for the ministry team and keeps the congregation informed about Care Team information.
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Practical Care Network (PCN)​
This group provides support services to church members in need, especially the elderly and the homebound.  
  • Volunteers provide rides, meals, and other tasks upon request. To request assistance, call the church office and request extension 211, the PCN voice mailbox, and submit your request. If possible, at least a week’s notice expedites this process. 
  • Phone Outreach Program is for church members who have difficulty attending worship services and/or functions on campus yet want to be connected with the church community.
  • Medical Equipment – walkers, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, companion wheelchairs etc. – are available for short term loan.
  • Care Resource Information and Emergency Forms are available at a care information table on the patio on Sundays, the book shelves in the church office, or you can find an electronic version in the Downloads section (below). Emergency Forms are confidentially maintained by the ministers, to be used if the Church is contacted. 
  • Super Cards (big greeting cards), when indicated, are available for signing at a table on the patio on Sundays.
  • Blood Bank Account - under the name of UUCH.

Downloads

Help us to help you when you need assistance. Fill out our Emergency Information Form or fill out the form below.

Volunteer Opportunity

Get involved, sign up to help by completing our Caring Volunteer Form.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Personal Emergency Information and End of Life Arrangements
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Confidential information for use by the ministers in case of emergency or for end of life preferences

Who to contact

Kathleen Swift
Rev. Kathleen Owens
Lead Minister
(619) 298-9978
kathleen@firstuusandiego.org

Tony Bianca
Taní​a Márquez
Assistant Minister
(619) 298-9978
tania@firstuusandiego.org


Lay Leaders:
Chris Smith
 (619) 300-7477 |
chris.smith7@cox.net 
Marla English (858) 571-2833  |  marlajeanenglish@gmail.com 
Peggy Holl (619) 546-6525  |  johnholl@cox.net
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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 directions, parking and more see our Contact page.
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Messages
    • Online Worship Services
    • Participate in a Service
    • Principles & Sources
    • Minister's Blog
  • Connections
    • Staying Connected
    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
      • Next Steps
      • UUism Primer
      • Become a Member
    • Community
    • Family Ministry > >
      • All Church Camp
    • Christian Study Group
    • Earth Centered Spirituality Circle
    • Meditation
    • Men's Fellowship > >
      • UUMF Renewal Registration
    • Neighborhood Groups
    • UU Women
    • Youth Programs
    • Young Adult & Campus Ministry
    • Affinity Groups
    • Wisdom Circles
  • Music
    • Adult Choirs
    • Children and Youth Choirs
    • Handbell Choirs
    • JUUL Tones
    • South Bay Music
    • Women's Choir
  • Education
    • Children's RE > >
      • Family Ministry Library
      • Children's RE Registration
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL)
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • SD Co-op Preschool
  • Programs
    • Archives
    • Art Guild
    • Caring
    • Food Pantry
    • Groups from A-Z
    • Larger UU Connections > >
      • Denominational Relations
      • Friends of De Benneville Pines
      • Philippines Partner Church
      • Transylvania Partner Church
      • UU Service Committee
    • Leadership Development
    • Looking Glass Theatre
    • Social Justice > >
      • Clean Elections
      • Climate Justice
      • Generosity Offerings
      • Organizing for Justice
      • Palestine-Israel Justice Group
      • Rainbow Action
      • Reproductive Justice
      • Sanctuary
      • SOLACE
      • UPTOWN Faith Community Services Center
    • Ushering
  • Giving
    • Donations
    • B&B Program > >
      • B&B Guest Registration
    • B&B Hosting > >
      • B&B Host Application
    • Dining for Dollars
    • Donate Your Vehicle
    • Donate Flowers
    • Planned Giving
    • Pledging
    • San Diego Visit
    • Specialty Sale
    • Shop and Support!
  • News
    • Blog
    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
    • First Words Magazine
  • About
    • Member Areas > >
      • Members Portal
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    • Calendar
    • Our Ministers
    • Our Staff
    • Ceremonies
    • Journey Toward Wholeness
    • Hillcrest Campus
    • Campus Maps
    • Facilities > >
      • Facilities Use Request Form
    • South Bay Campus
    • Forms
    • Reopening Team
    • Visioning The Future
    • Strategic Planning
    • Governance
    • Our History
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
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