Unitarians and Universalists in the Philippines
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego is honored to be a Partner Church to the UU congregation at Malingin in the Philippines. Partnerships with churches who share our religious values around the world forge connections and build lasting relationships that strengthen each others’ faith and open us all to new vistas of understanding. Our shared values of liberty of conscience and individual thought in matters of faith, the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice and compassion in human relations; and responsible stewardship of the earth’s living system are values that are needed all around the world - not just here in the United States. Together we are stronger, our numbers enlarge and we grow our faith. Partnerships provide individuals, small groups and full congregations a way to connect with the larger fellowship of our faith. Our models are not based on charity - we value building relationships between UUs that benefit all in both small and large ways - improving cultural understanding, supporting communities and helping to develop individual, religious, educational and economic opportunities.
About UU Philippines
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Fire in their Hearts - Have you wondered why UUs are in the Philippines? This film by Len Pellettieri, a member of First UU Church of San Diego, explains.
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UU Build Project - This project is educating women in order to break the poverty cycle while providing a steady source of income to support the Malingin church.
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How Our Generosity Supports our Partner Church
Letters
As part of our Partner Church program, we exchange letters between youth in San Diego and Malingin. Here's a letter from one student.
"Hi I’m Erwin Castañeda, 13 years old. I go to school Monday to Friday. I wake up at 5am or 6am. Then I go to school at 6:30am and the school is about 4 km from our house. A few weeks ago, there was a typhoon named “Juan” (John in English). The rain is very heavy but it eventually stopped. In our school campus, there are some thieves and liers. They are bad. I would like to tell you that we will celebrate our 29th Anniversary. I also dream to go to San Diego. There is no snow in the Philippines, it only rains. Philippines has two seasons, sunny and rainy. I am First year high school and the name of my school is Ramon Torres Malingin National High School. What is the name of your school? Is it big? This is the end of my long letter. We love you in San Diego. From, Erwin" (10/24/10).
Download a letter from Eva Mae Castaneda.
"Hi I’m Erwin Castañeda, 13 years old. I go to school Monday to Friday. I wake up at 5am or 6am. Then I go to school at 6:30am and the school is about 4 km from our house. A few weeks ago, there was a typhoon named “Juan” (John in English). The rain is very heavy but it eventually stopped. In our school campus, there are some thieves and liers. They are bad. I would like to tell you that we will celebrate our 29th Anniversary. I also dream to go to San Diego. There is no snow in the Philippines, it only rains. Philippines has two seasons, sunny and rainy. I am First year high school and the name of my school is Ramon Torres Malingin National High School. What is the name of your school? Is it big? This is the end of my long letter. We love you in San Diego. From, Erwin" (10/24/10).
Download a letter from Eva Mae Castaneda.
Get Involved
Want to go on a pilgrimage? Members of First Church have made pilgrimages to the Philippines annually since 2008. If you would like to join the next one, please watch The Window for announcements.
Learn more and donate to the UU Partner Church Council Philippines project at uupcc.org/partnerships/country/philippines
For more information on the UU Church of the Philppines, visit their Facebook page.
Learn more and donate to the UU Partner Church Council Philippines project at uupcc.org/partnerships/country/philippines
For more information on the UU Church of the Philppines, visit their Facebook page.
Who to contact
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