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Meditation

Meditation is a UU cornerstone

​Meditation groups and Buddhist Sanghas meet regularly at the Hillcrest campus. Visitors are always welcome and no prior experience or Buddhist commitment is necessary for any of the following gatherings. Meditation has become the cornerstone of the faith of many Unitarian-Universalists, whether their belief is agnostic, theist, or atheist, and whether their orientation is Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, or other. Many have found that their own personal meditation experience has been enhanced by the presence and support of others in group mediation.

South Bay Campus

Sunday Morning Meditation
​Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19. 

Hillcrest Campus

Open Heart Sangha
Sundays, weekly, 4 pm — 5:30 pm, online.
The Open Heart Sangha continues to meet on Sunday afternoons through online Zoom gatherings. Contact Marge,
[email protected] for the link
.

Mid-Week Meditation
Wednesdays 10 am to 11:30 am
Mid-Week Meditation now meets on Zoom, Wednesday morning. After an initial 30 minute initially guided Vipassana meditation, there is a brief ceremony followed by a 15-20 talk, often a podcast, and discussion utilizing Breakout rooms before concluding with a brief closing sitting.  All are welcome.  

Second and Fourth Saturday of the Month
9:30 am to 11:30 am, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month
Insight San Diego, an independent Buddhist organizations two in-person meetings twice a month at First Church and other Saturdays online. We begin each meeting with an optional silent meditation at 9:30 am. At 10:00 am we have a brief check-in about our practice followed by a Dharma talk and then mindful sharing. This part of the meeting is guided by our mindful sharing guidelines.  For morning information or to register please fill out the Registration form

Some come for all or part of these meetings. You are welcome to drop in.
A Peaceful Moment with our Fountain

Resources

In addition to the Sanghas hosted by church members, Insight San Diego offers Sanghas, classes, and visiting Buddhist oriented speakers. Visit them online at insightsd.org.

Who to contact

Marge Wurgle
Marge Wurgle
Open Heart Sangha
(619) 263-2165

Pat Schmidt
Pat Schmidt
South Bay Campus Meditation 
[email protected]

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(619) 298-9978  |  Staff Directory
We have two campuses:
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 detailed 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 > >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Archives
      • Art Guild
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship >
        • UUMF Renewal Registration
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Right Relations
    • Listening Circles
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
  • 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
    • Front Street Productions
    • 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$
    • Shop and Support!
  • News
    • Blog
    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
    • First Words Magazine
  • About
    • About First UU
    • For Members > >
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    • Hillcrest Campus
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    • Our Ministers
    • Our Staff
    • Calendar
    • Our Sustainable Future
    • Facilities >
      • Facilities Overview
      • Ceremonies
      • 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
      • 150th Celebrationn
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Feedback Form
    • MAG Contact Form
    • Privacy and Terms