Upcoming Events
Spring Renewal 2026
Theme: Strength for the Journey: Supporting Each Other in Changing Times.
When: Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: Camp de Benneville Pines, Angeles Oak, CA
Hours: Friday arrival anytime 10-6pm, dinner 6pm, to Sunday lunch at noon.
Join us in the mountains for fresh air and quality time with old and new friends. Our Renewals have been life-changing events for many men. Newcomers are especially invited to relax, reflect and explore past and future “Seasons” of their lives in a supportive environment.
The registration fee is $235 for three days and two nights, including five meals. Through generous donations, we are able to offer a sliding scale from $50 to $235, so finances won’t keep any man from participating.
Theme: Strength for the Journey: Supporting Each Other in Changing Times.
When: Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: Camp de Benneville Pines, Angeles Oak, CA
Hours: Friday arrival anytime 10-6pm, dinner 6pm, to Sunday lunch at noon.
Join us in the mountains for fresh air and quality time with old and new friends. Our Renewals have been life-changing events for many men. Newcomers are especially invited to relax, reflect and explore past and future “Seasons” of their lives in a supportive environment.
The registration fee is $235 for three days and two nights, including five meals. Through generous donations, we are able to offer a sliding scale from $50 to $235, so finances won’t keep any man from participating.
Past Events
Fall Renewal 2025
Theme: The Seasons of Our Lives
When: Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 17, 2025
Where: Camp Stevens, Julian, CA
Hours: Friday arrival anytime 10-6pm, dinner 6pm, to Sunday lunch at noon
New men encouraged to attend! Call one of us (below).
Theme: The Seasons of Our Lives
When: Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 17, 2025
Where: Camp Stevens, Julian, CA
Hours: Friday arrival anytime 10-6pm, dinner 6pm, to Sunday lunch at noon
New men encouraged to attend! Call one of us (below).
What is the UUMF?
Living with compassion, integrity, responsibility, and balance,
the Unitarian Universalist Men's Fellowship (UUMF) is an affiliated organization of First UU Church of San Diego. We are men deepening who we are as brothers, sons, fathers, grandfathers, husbands, and partners. We are a caring, intentionally diverse brotherhood, committed to social justice, and offering opportunities for connection and personal growth.
Open meetings monthly: "Fourth Mondays"
On the fourth Monday of the month, we meet in the Hillcrest Campus in the Common Room. Pot-luck dinner at 6pm to meet and greet. If you're new, no need to bring anything. From 7-9pm we do an optional check-in, then discuss a topic dealing with men’s issues. The topics are announced via email to UUMF participants. Most meeting are Zoomed. For more information, please contact Jim Hurtado, Co-Convener.
Bi-weekly Support Groups
The Men's Fellowship currently has a dozen committed, active support groups. They usually meet twice a month at members’ homes or on Zoom, for one to two hours. 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 our support group coordinator. These groups are for building long-term connections and require an ongoing commitment.
Fall Renewal (October/November) and Spring Renewal (April)
The crown jewels of the Fellowship are our 3-day renewal weekends. The Annual Men's Spring Renewal is held at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks, California in April and the Fall Men’s Renewal is held in the nearby mountains near Julian, California in October. For more information, please contact Mike Dorfi.
Leadership
The direction of the UUMF and upcoming events are coordinated at regularly scheduled meetings of the Steering Committee. We work on the consensus model and welcome input from all who attend. For information regarding the next meeting, contact Chris Guelich, Co-Convener. You can also download our 2024 Annual Report.
On the fourth Monday of the month, we meet in the Hillcrest Campus in the Common Room. Pot-luck dinner at 6pm to meet and greet. If you're new, no need to bring anything. From 7-9pm we do an optional check-in, then discuss a topic dealing with men’s issues. The topics are announced via email to UUMF participants. Most meeting are Zoomed. For more information, please contact Jim Hurtado, Co-Convener.
Bi-weekly Support Groups
The Men's Fellowship currently has a dozen committed, active support groups. They usually meet twice a month at members’ homes or on Zoom, for one to two hours. 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 our support group coordinator. These groups are for building long-term connections and require an ongoing commitment.
Fall Renewal (October/November) and Spring Renewal (April)
The crown jewels of the Fellowship are our 3-day renewal weekends. The Annual Men's Spring Renewal is held at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks, California in April and the Fall Men’s Renewal is held in the nearby mountains near Julian, California in October. For more information, please contact Mike Dorfi.
Leadership
The direction of the UUMF and upcoming events are coordinated at regularly scheduled meetings of the Steering Committee. We work on the consensus model and welcome input from all who attend. For information regarding the next meeting, contact Chris Guelich, Co-Convener. You can also download our 2024 Annual Report.
Who to contact
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Chris Guelich
Co-Convenor Armin Kuhlman
Support Group Coordinator |
Jim Hurtado
Co-Convener Mike Dorfi
Spring and Fall Renewals |
