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Funding Our Future

Charting Our Path Forward

In 2019’s “Visioning Study,” well over 200 First UU members and friends described their “dream church.”   In May 2021 we revisited those dreams (such as a full-time Social Justice Coordinator and beautiful, safe campuses) and how to fund them—as well as identify new dreams and needs. 

All First UU members and friends were invited to attend a Funding Our Future Focus Group Discussion.  Each session consisted of a lay-led 25-minute presentation (including remarks from Rev. Kathleen) followed by discussion and questions from all attendees.  While many of the sessions were held via Zoom, four were held as live events at both Hillcrest and a South Bay location, the first time since March 2020 that we could gather together in person!

Over 170 members and friends participated in one of these 24 sessions. By attending, they are helping shape what will happen in the months to come as we seek to fund our needs and dreams and providing a springboard to our future together during the interim ministry process and in calling a new Lead Minister.

On Thursday, June 3, a comprehensive report with observations, conclusions, and recommendations was delivered to the our Board.  We look forward to receiving their direction at the June 20 annual meeting as to any next steps in this process.
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Together—in Beloved Community—we’ll greet the future, strong in our faith and in our commitment to one another and our mission.
If You Were Unable to Attend a Focus Group Session...
If you did not attend one of these but wish to view our 25 minute presentation (with subtitles in Spanish) please click here.

Thank you!

Who to contact for additional information

Funding our Future Team
Kathleen Swift
Craig Darling
(206) 817-9960
peace@craigdarling.com


Kathleen Swift
Jan Garbosky
(619) 987-3346
jgarbosky@cox.net



Kathleen Swift
Isaac Castro
(760) 234-8083
Isaac.Castro.87@Gmail.com


Kathleen Swift
Dave Hunt
​
(858)945-4825
uudave2021@gmail.com    



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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
    • Participate in a Service
    • Principles & Sources
  • Connections
    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
      • Visiting First UU
      • What is UUism?
      • Become a Member
    • Groups from A-Z > >
      • Abrahamic Religions
      • Affinity Groups
      • Archives
      • Art Guild
      • Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Animal Ministry
      • UU Humanist Book Group
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Listening Circles
    • Restorative Process
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
    • Children and Youth Music Program
  • 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
      • 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
    • Front Street Productions
    • 150th Celebration
    • Facilities > >
      • Campus Maps
      • Ceremonies
      • Hillcrest Campus
      • South Bay Campus
      • Facilities Use Request Form
    • Forms
    • Governance > >
      • Article II
      • 8th Principle
      • Journey Toward Wholeness >
        • Black History Month
      • Strategic Planning > >
        • Funding our Future
        • Visioning The Future
    • Our History
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Update Form
    • MAG Contact Form
    • Privacy and Terms