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Ceremonies

​Beautiful, meaningful places for memorable events

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego has been the spiritual home for thousands of families since 1873. As such we offer a wide variety of ceremonies to serve the needs of our members and the public. Our ministers are available as well as a small staff of lay people.

Weddings

Ministers at First UU Church are available to create with you a wedding ceremony that is meaningful and uniquely yours. We meet with you in person to create a ceremony that reflects your intentions of creating a life together. Our campus includes a small chapel, a large sanctuary, and a reception hall with kitchen. We are also available to officiate weddings off-site. Useful downloads and forms:
Wedding Ceremony Checklist 
Wedding Brochure 
Wedding Reception Brochure

Renewals of Vows

Renewal of Vows
We believe that people and relationships grow and evolve. It is important to acknowledge this growth and occasionally renewal vows of commitment and wedding vows to celebrate the continued intention of creating a life together. Ministers at First UU Church are available to help you create a ceremony that acknowledges the growth in your lives and relationship.

Divorce Ceremonies

Just as we have rituals and ceremonies that acknowledge the beginning of a relationship, it can be important to have a ritual or ceremony that acknowledges the end of a relationship. Ministers at First UU Church are available to help create a ritual that signifies the ending of a relationship and continued growth as a couple chooses to go on their individual paths. Intentional endings can be a healthy and affirming way to say goodbye and begin a new and different life.

Child Dedications

We believe that children are unique and precious gifts to our families and community. It is a communal effort to raise up a child and so our ritual of child dedication, which includes the symbolic act of baptism with water, is done in a public way, with the whole community involved during a Sunday service. If you are interested in a private baby or child baptism with members of your own family or community our Ministers are happy to discuss this option with you.

​Celebrations of Life, Funerals and Memorial Services

The Circle of Life is ever evolving and our Ministers are available to meet with you to create a memorial service that honors and celebrates the life of your beloved who has died. Each service is unique and the Minister will guide you through an order of service that offers a time of sharing and reflection. Useful downloads and forms:
Celebration of Life Service Checklist 
Post-Death Tasks Checklist
Cremation Request Form

​Coming of Age Ceremony

As part of our congregation, the youth in our youth program are celebrated as they come of age – leaving childhood and entering adolescence. It is a special time and one that requires acknowledgement. This ceremony is highlighted in a Sunday service in November after the youth, mentors and parents of youth have participated in a program that addresses the various needs and changes a family experiences as children grow up. To be involved in this program, please contact our Director of Family Ministry via our Ministers and Staff page.

Bridging Ceremony

This very special ceremony acknowledges and celebrates our youth who are transitioning from adolescence into young adulthood, from high school into a future beyond. This ceremony is highlighted in a Sunday service in May after youth and their parents have engaged in specific programming in the winter and spring. For more information about our Bridging program, please contact our Youth Program Coordinator via our Ministers and Staff page..

​Ceremonies Form

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Downloads

How to Hold an Event at our Hillcrest Campus
How to Hold an Event at our South Bay Campus

​For venue details and capabilities, see our Facilities Page.

Who to contact

Jenner Daelyn
Jenner Daelyn
Connections Coordinator and Scheduler
(619) 398-4443
jenner@firstuusandiego.org

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Hillcrest campus 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103  |  South Bay campus 970 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA. 91911
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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
    • Living the Homestretch
    • 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
      • Board Portal
    • Calendar
    • Our Ministers
    • Our Staff
    • Ceremonies
    • Journey Toward Wholeness > >
      • BHM
    • Hillcrest Campus
    • Campus Maps
    • Facilities > >
      • Facilities Use Request Form
    • South Bay Campus
    • Forms
    • Reopening Team
    • Visioning The Future
    • Strategic Planning
    • Governance >
      • 8th Principle
    • Our History
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Update Form
    • Privacy and Terms