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 new friends and old brothers. Our Renewals are life-affirming, supportive, positive events. Newcomers are especially invited to come, relax, and reflect in this gentle, accepting environment.
At the Renewal, you will have a great opportunity to step away from the busyness of your daily life. You can explore where you have been, where you are now, and where you’re headed. There will be time to connect with other men in an atmosphere of mutual support, encouragement, and brotherhood. Come discover fresh perspectives, deeper connections, and renewed strength.
Part of our work during the Renewal is done in small Kinship Groups, facilitated by experienced members of the fellowship. You will experience the great gifts of both listening and being heard. Building on trust and confidentiality, men in each Kinship Group learn to support one another. In the beauty of the mountains and the safety and fellowship of brotherhood, we will hang out, drum, sing, chant, laugh, and tell our stories. The mountain air is fresh and the food is great. Seize the moment. Be there!
Men attending these Renewals find the experience important to their lives and come back year after year, living as fathers, sons, brothers, partners, husbands, and members of society.
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 new friends and old brothers. Our Renewals are life-affirming, supportive, positive events. Newcomers are especially invited to come, relax, and reflect in this gentle, accepting environment.
At the Renewal, you will have a great opportunity to step away from the busyness of your daily life. You can explore where you have been, where you are now, and where you’re headed. There will be time to connect with other men in an atmosphere of mutual support, encouragement, and brotherhood. Come discover fresh perspectives, deeper connections, and renewed strength.
Part of our work during the Renewal is done in small Kinship Groups, facilitated by experienced members of the fellowship. You will experience the great gifts of both listening and being heard. Building on trust and confidentiality, men in each Kinship Group learn to support one another. In the beauty of the mountains and the safety and fellowship of brotherhood, we will hang out, drum, sing, chant, laugh, and tell our stories. The mountain air is fresh and the food is great. Seize the moment. Be there!
Men attending these Renewals find the experience important to their lives and come back year after year, living as fathers, sons, brothers, partners, husbands, and members of society.
These men attended the Spring 2025 Renewal! Look at these smiling faces! Something good, comfortable, and fun is happening here!
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.
To learn more about our Spring 2025 Renewal, please contact Mike Dorfi at 619-887-1748 or [email protected].
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.
To learn more about our Spring 2025 Renewal, please contact Mike Dorfi at 619-887-1748 or [email protected].
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To register, use this link: Men's Fellowship Spring Renewal Registration
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The Mission of the Men’s Fellowship:
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. We actively welcome men of all ages, backgrounds and diversities: straight, gay and transgender.
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. We actively welcome men of all ages, backgrounds and diversities: straight, gay and transgender.
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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 meetings are also available on Zoom. For more information, please contact Jim Hurtado, Co-Convenor, (619) 519-4007 or [email protected]. |
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Spring and Fall Renewals:
The crown jewels of the Fellowship are our 3-day renewal weekends. Our Spring Renewal is held at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks, California and our Fall Renewal is held in the nearby mountains near Julian, California.
For more information, please contact Mike Dorfi at [email protected] (619) 887-1748.
Leadership:
The direction of the UUMF and upcoming events are coordinated and are led by our Co-Conveners and a Steering Committee. We work on the consensus model and welcome input from all who attend. For information on our leadership model, please contact Jim Hurtado (619) 519-4007 or [email protected] or Chris Guelich [email protected], (619) 307-1896.
The crown jewels of the Fellowship are our 3-day renewal weekends. Our Spring Renewal is held at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks, California and our Fall Renewal is held in the nearby mountains near Julian, California.
For more information, please contact Mike Dorfi at [email protected] (619) 887-1748.
Leadership:
The direction of the UUMF and upcoming events are coordinated and are led by our Co-Conveners and a Steering Committee. We work on the consensus model and welcome input from all who attend. For information on our leadership model, please contact Jim Hurtado (619) 519-4007 or [email protected] or Chris Guelich [email protected], (619) 307-1896.
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Who to contact:
Co-Convenor: Jim Hurtado ([email protected]) Support Group Coordinator: Armin Kuhlman ([email protected]) |
Co-Convenor: Chris Guelich
([email protected]) Spring and Fall Renewals Registrar: Mike Dorfi ([email protected]) |
