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Hillcrest Campus

San Diego's first and largest Unitarian Universalist congregation

Built in 1959, our Hillcrest campus is home to the first UU fellowship in San Diego which was founded in 1873, hence the name "First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego." Today our campus is home to a thriving congregation with dozens of programs, beautiful performance and worship spaces, well-equipped meeting rooms, a sparkling commercial kitchen, a multitude of committees and groups and an ever-evolving community of people who gather to worship, work and play.  
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We offer beautiful spaces for meetings and get-togethers. Whether you have a large event with several hundred attendees or an intimate gathering of family and friends our campus has several beautiful, easy-to-use venues, and a hall for Receptions and other get-togethers. Our campus is handicapped accessible and features a large, well-lit public parking lot. View photos and rates at our Facilities page. 

Our Hillcrest Campus

Hillcrest Greeting Garden
The Welcome Center
In the new Welcome Center you'll find Bard Hall, our adjacent commercial kitchen, the elegant Law Lounge, the cozy Library, the Boone Archive Room, restrooms and small rooms for meetings, workshops and more. The Welcome Center is fully accessible with a handy loading & unloading area in back.
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Bard Hall
As our largest room in the Welcome Center, Bard Hall hosts wedding receptions, luncheons, performances and much more. When not hosting one of our many ongoing art shows, Bard Hall's wall hangings consist of diverse artistic works from the Church’s extensive art collection. 
The Library
​The book-lined walls of the Library give this room a sense of eternity, wisdom and knowledge making it ideal for reading, studying, brainstorming, ​discussions, planning and spiritual unfolding. It is furnished with an elegant table and comfortable chairs. Books are available to check out using a self-checkout binder. 
The Law Lounge
Named for longtime Church supporters Ed and Betty Law, the Law Lounge is a quiet room right off the Bard Hall lobby filled with artwork from the First UU Church collection. The Lounge hosts small get-togethers, ceremonies, workshops and meetings and also serves as a green room for guests entering Bard Hall for performances and ceremonies including weddings. ​​
The Boone Archive Room
The Boone Archive Room houses the our congregation's historical collections. With tables and counters for workspace, Archive volunteers spend many hours a week cataloging, digitizing and preserving the artwork, documents, audio and video that are created during our community work. 
Meeting rooms
The Welcome Center also has a variety of rooms on the second level that are used for classes, ceremonies, meetings and workshops. 
The Meeting House
The Meeting House
Our Meeting House is where our main worship services take place, as well as weddings, memorial services, concerts, plays and many other presentations. The building is a newly-renovated auditorium featuring comfortable seating, state-of-the-art audio, a choir loft and a full pipe organ. UU's for generations have enjoyed this space with it's signature wall of windows looking out into the serene branches of a large Moreton Bay Fig tree.  

Clark Chapel
Clark Chapel
Named after John Ruskin Clark, First Church minister from 1956 until 1977, Clark Chapel is a beautiful, intimate space that hosts worship services, small weddings, concerts, and lectures. This west-facing room, with a small, exterior balcony has magnificent views of Dove Canyon, Mission Valley and beyond, to the USD campus. 

The Book Room
The Book Room
One beloved area of our campus every Sunday is our Book Room. We invite you to stop by, say hello, and browse our large and eclectic collection of books, magazines and audio materials. Proceeds of Book Room sales support many special programs at FUUSD.
Hours: The Book Room is open every Sunday for half an hour before and after each service. 
Want to volunteer for short periods of time and meet new friends? The Book Room may be the perfect place for you. All volunteers work half hour shifts (even the hour between services is divided into two shifts) and we always have two volunteers on duty - one inside the book room to serve as cashier and one outside to sort books and magazines. New volunteers are always be placed with someone who knows the ropes. Interested? Contact Caroline Clark, Book Room Co-Chair uucaroline@cox.net | (619) 546-6996.

Fountain
​Patio and Church Grounds
​In addition to our indoor facilities we also have beautifully landscaped, water-wise outdoor areas that featuring art, sculpture and a soothing fountain. The Lower Patio is where we gather before, between and after services. On any given Sunday you'll see church members and newcomers visiting together, enjoying snacks, and exploring various volunteer opportunities at our program tables. Thanks to our wonderful weather, the patio also hosts events, rentals and even a bonfire. The Upper Patio, also sometimes called the Greeting Garden, is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a quiet moment on one of our sunny or shady benches. 

Administrative Offices
Here you'll find the "brain" of our campus, a bustling business center hosting our welcoming reception area, all of our staff offices and several workrooms.

Artwork

Our Church is home to an inspiring collection of beautiful art that has been commissioned, purchased and donated. Some of our paintings include "The Lake" by Charles Reiffel and "The Canyon" by Alfred Mitchell, both of which are on display in the hall entry to Bard Hall. Visitors to our campus frequently remark on our Stele, the bubbling mosaic fountain and, of course, the stunning Memorial Wall featuring the names of departed members. The artwork reaches all the way out to the corner of our property with our mosaic Wayside Pulpit by accomplished San Diego public artist Lynn Susholtz.

Who to contact

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Pam Bates
Scheduler

(619) 398-4438
pam@firstuusandiego.org

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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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  • Worship
    • Messages
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    • Principles & Sources
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    • 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
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
    • Children and Youth Music Program
    • About Our Music Team
  • 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
    • Front Street Productions
    • Blog
    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
    • First Words Magazine
  • About
    • For Members > >
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    • Governance > >
      • 8th Principle
      • Journey Toward Wholeness > >
        • Black History Month
      • Reopening Team
      • Strategic Planning > >
        • Funding our Future
        • Visioning The Future
    • 150th Celebration
    • Our History
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Update Form
    • MAG Contact Form
    • Privacy and Terms