The Unitarian Universalist Men's Fellowship (UUMF) is an affiliated organization of The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego. The goal of this fellowship is to assist men in their quest to discover who they are as men, sons, fathers, grandfathers, husbands, partners, and brothers. Our mission is to support men in the quest for lives of compassion, integrity, responsibility, and balance. We are a caring, intentionally diverse brotherhood, committed to social justice, and offering opportunities for intimate sharing, personal growth, and spiritual deepening.
Programs
Fourth Monday Discussion
On the fourth Monday of the month, interested men meet in at the Hillcrest Campus in Room 114 (usually) from 7-9pm to discuss a wide variety of topics dealing with men’s issues. An optional pot-luck dinner is available at 6pm to meet and greet. Most meetings begin with a check-in. These discussions and events/topics are announced via our website and email to UUMF participants. Where possible we will offer the meeting as zoom session. For more information, please contact John Keasler, Co-Convenor jcksdca@gmail.com.
Support Groups
The Men's Fellowship currently has a dozen closed committed active support groups. They usually meet twice a month at members’ homes. The groups range in size from five to eight men. If, after becoming familiar with the Fellowship, you would like to consider membership in a group, please contact Armin Kuhlman 619-915-5214, support group coordinator. These are not crisis groups and require a significant time commitment.
Renewals
The crown jewels of the Fellowship are the Annual Men's Spring Renewal held at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks, California in April and the Fall Men’s Renewal held in the nearby mountains near Julian California in September. The 2023 Men's Fall Renewal is scheduled for September 29 -October 1, 2023, in Julian California. For more information, please contact Mike Dorfi at mdorfi@cox.net (619) 887-1748.
On the fourth Monday of the month, interested men meet in at the Hillcrest Campus in Room 114 (usually) from 7-9pm to discuss a wide variety of topics dealing with men’s issues. An optional pot-luck dinner is available at 6pm to meet and greet. Most meetings begin with a check-in. These discussions and events/topics are announced via our website and email to UUMF participants. Where possible we will offer the meeting as zoom session. For more information, please contact John Keasler, Co-Convenor jcksdca@gmail.com.
Support Groups
The Men's Fellowship currently has a dozen closed committed active support groups. They usually meet twice a month at members’ homes. The groups range in size from five to eight men. If, after becoming familiar with the Fellowship, you would like to consider membership in a group, please contact Armin Kuhlman 619-915-5214, support group coordinator. These are not crisis groups and require a significant time commitment.
Renewals
The crown jewels of the Fellowship are the Annual Men's Spring Renewal held at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks, California in April and the Fall Men’s Renewal held in the nearby mountains near Julian California in September. The 2023 Men's Fall Renewal is scheduled for September 29 -October 1, 2023, in Julian California. For more information, please contact Mike Dorfi at mdorfi@cox.net (619) 887-1748.
Monthly Meeting
Our regular meetings are held at the Hillcrest Campus in Room 112 on the 4th Monday of each month starting with an optional potluck at 6pm followed by the meeting from 7-9pm.
Leadership
The direction of the UUMF and upcoming events are discussed and coordinated at regularly scheduled meetings of the Steering Committee. We work on the consensus model and welcome input from all who attend. For info regarding the next meeting contact Kim.
