You Are Welcome Here
People come to church for many reasons—community, spiritual growth, support during times of change, meaningful family traditions, or a desire to make a difference in the world. Whatever brings you here, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego welcomes you.
We are an intentionally diverse, intergenerational community that encourages each person to explore their own spiritual path while sharing the journey with others. As a Unitarian Universalist congregation, we govern ourselves and work together to build a more just, peaceful, and compassionate world. You are welcome here.

We want to connect with you!

Ready for your first visit?

Two Campuses: Hillcrest & South Bay

Our main campus is in the metro area of Hillcrest and our South Bay campus is in the city of Chula Vista. For addresses, directions, and transit info see our Contact page or check out the Visiting First UU page.​

Helpful Links

Many Ways to Get Involved

First UU is an ever-changing, growing, dynamic campus. Click the link below to access the directory of our many groups in alphabetical order. ​

​Join a Wisdom Circle

Join a Music Group
A Wisdom Circle is a small group made up of six to twelve people who meet regularly in which one can experience a relational individuality that affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every person.  For more information, visit the Wisdom Circles page. ​
Our wonderful adult choir adds its glorious voice to church life. The choir performs twice a month at Sunday Services and rehearses each Wednesday evening, except during the summer. Auditions for choir are held each September. For details visit our Music page.

Help Put on a Play with Looking Glass Theater

Our church theatre company is dedicated to presenting theater which reflects UU beliefs and values. For twenty years, this group has been entertaining, inspiring, and educating local audiences. There are always children, youth, and adults working together in our productions. Go to our Looking Glass Theatre page.

Volunteer with the Burrito Project or our Food Pantry:

Volunteer with our South Bay Food Pantry, where we provide food and essential resources to hundreds of local families each week or join our Young Adult Group's Burrito Project (open to all ages), which prepares and distributes meals and care items to our unhoused neighbors across San Diego County. 

​Attend an Adult Faith Formation Class

The purpose of the Adult Religious 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. For more info see our Adult Faith Formation page.

Help Create Sunday Morning

Doing Sunday volunteer work is more like volunteer play! There are many people "behind the scenes" that make Sunday happen. Once a month, for less than an hour, is usually all it takes to help create the magic and the meaning. This kind of volunteering makes an important impact on the way visitors, guests, and new members experience our faith community. ​

Our Hillcrest Campus

Located in Hillcrest. ​Click any image for a larger view.

Our South Bay Campus

Located in Chula Vista. ​Click any image for a larger view.

Who to contact

Kathleen Swift
Valeria  Aguilar
Membership & Social Justice Coordinator