Mission Statement

Rainbow Action Chalice
  • Provide a specific, visual, candid welcome to all those who come to First Church, especially LGBTQIs, their friends and supporters.
  • Continue to increase the inclusive posture of First Church throughout all its programs, committees, and affiliated organizations, so that LGBTQIs, as well as their friends and supporters, will continue to be safe and comfortable as members and friends of First Church.
  • Provide outreach to the community at large in the name of First Church (beyond the First Church campuses and activities) by means of leadership, spokespersons, and presence.

Programs and Activities

First UU San Diego at Pride
​Outreach
  • Annual participation in the Pride Parade and Festival.
  • Attendance and support at the Worlds AIDS day celebration.
  • Join First UU Team for AIDS Walk/Run San Diego
  • Participate in the Transgender Day of Remembrance Vespers Service
  • Support of Mama’s Kitchen through Thanksgiving pie sales
  • Support South Bay Youth Center

Education

Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
FUUSD purchased a wonderful 6-part on-line course from the Transforming Hearts Collective that members can take for free. This is for individuals and groups who want to take their knowledge and skills to the next level in terms of trans identity and how to create congregations that are fully inclusive and affirming of the full breadth of gender diversity. Over seven sessions, you will deeply explore the intersection of trans identity, spirituality, and faith community, and gain the grounding, context, and skills to transform yourself and your congregation. If you are interested in taking the course, contact Louise Titlow: [email protected].

​Action
Support for all LGBTQI actions.

Get Involved

  • Attend our Rainbow Action social on the 2nd Sunday of each month in Room 323 or the patio (weather permitting) from 10:30-11:15 AM.
  • Join First UU AIDS Walk team - contact us for details. 
  • Use your skills to plan organize, or present LGBTQI educational events.
  • Help advertise, sell, and distribute Thanksgiving pies for Mama’s Kitchen.
  • Volunteer one Sunday a month to staff the Rainbow Action information table on the patio.
  • Help plan, organize, and decorate the Pride float, and/or invite congregants in our church and others to join the parade.
  • Join us in speaking out and continuing our presence in our community.

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Who to contact

Pat Gordon
Louise Titlow (she, her, hers)
Rainbow Action Co-Chair
[email protected]