Announcements

The Nominating Committee is very pleased to present the following slates, which will be voted on at our Congregational Meeting on June 7, 2026. Candidate Slate for Board of Directors (3-year terms, beginning on July 1, 2026): Lisa Shaffer Nancy Hebert Candidate Slate for Officers of the Board of Directors (1-year term, beginning on July 1, 2026): President- Lisa Shaffer Vice President- Greg Trigeiro Lisa Shaffer has been a member since 2007 and previously served as President

The Board Meeting will be held in the Palmer Library on June 14 beginning at 11:30 AM. You are welcome to join us. If you would like to view the meeting, but are unable to be physically present, you can listen via Zoom (Meeting ID: 819 7246 7703 + Passcode: 1036). Everyone is welcome.

ISRAELI OCCUPATION SEVERELY RESTRICTS PALESTINIAN EDUCATION The Israeli occupation severely restricts Palestinian education through infrastructure destruction, military raids, and movement restrictions. In Gaza, over 90% of schools are damaged or destroyed, affecting over 625,000 students and killing thousands. In the West Bank, settler violence, school demolitions, and checkpoints disrupt learning for tens of thousands, violating educational rights. Key Impacts on the Palest

Here’s a solution for climate anxiety: tune in to National Public Radio’s “Climate Solutions Week” May 18 - 26. This recurring editorial series focuses on practical responses to climate change. Reporters around the U.S. examine how communities, governments, scientists and individuals are adapting to a warming world. For example, this week you can listen to: *how a coalition of communities and towns in conservative Utah came together to bring renewable energy to the grid in a

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. Climate Hawks Vote The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) just proposed new drilling leases in the most sensitive part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: the Coastal Plain. Click here to sign on to our comment opposing this latest Arctic Oil Drilling boondoggle by Trump. "St

June 6, 2026 at 12-6pm - Off-Campus UUFSD will host an information booth at Pride by the Beach. Join for an hour of greeting visitors and letting folks know about our inclusive community. The event takes place from 12-6pm at the Oceanside Civic Center. Reach out to Emily Host at explore@uufsd.org with questions and use the Google Doc to sign up for a time slot. Thank you for your time in representing us at this lively event!

July 12th - Doors at 3 + Concert at 4 - Founders Hall, Core Area + Amphitheater UUFSD will be presenting Concerts With a Cause, a series of musical concerts starting in December 2026. Each performance is paired with a local nonprofit organization that will benefit from the proceeds. The season spans the full spectrum of live music: jazz, folk, Broadway, Irish, and blues — something to move every kind of soul. More details coming soon. The first note plays July 12, 2026, when

June 27th at 2PM - Amphitheatre + Core Area A Celebration of Life for our beloved founding member, Carol Mason, will be held at the Fellowship on June 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. All are welcome. We are preparing a special edition “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” publication for this occasion, with testimonials from UUFSD members and friends. Please limit your testimonial to 300 to 350 words. Send your testimonials to Irving Himelblau at: ihimelblau@gmail.com no

June 12th at 6-9PM - Founders Hall Bring your dancing shoes, for live music with Scotty and Friends, including Susan Hahm and Jill Ballard on vocals. Bring your own refreshments and something to share. Water and Iced Tea will be provided. This all-volunteer event is free and your help with putting away the chairs, etc will be appreciated. Questions: christieturner@gmail.com

May 26th at 2:30-4PM - Palmer Library + Zoom We will continue to explore our spiritual life on Tuesday, May 26, by reading our own inspirational, thought-provoking, sacred texts shared together in a supportive environment. Please join us to share your text, or just listen and join the discussion. We meet in the library from 2:30 to 4:00 pm and on Zoom. Email sacredtextscoord@uufsd.org to get on the mailing list and get the Zoom link.

There will be a new Sunday Service link to log on to services on Zoom starting Sunday June 7th. To avoid confusion, the link will be posted in that week’s newsletter - we wanted to give advance notice so folks are aware ahead of time. Ashley (Congregational Administrator) will be onsite that Sunday to ensure folks can successfully log on to the Zoom!

TAMIR PRADO, EX ISRAELI MOSSAD (INTELLIGENCE AGENCY) SPEAKS OUT ON OCCUPIED TERRITORIES Tamir Pardo, who served as the director of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency from 2011 to 2016, has recently made severe criticisms of Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank. In late April 2026, he described rising settler violence against Palestinians as an "existential threat" to Israel. Key statements and actions by Pardo regarding the West Bank occupation include: Comparison to th

Ocean temperatures from roughly San Francisco to the Mexican border have heated to highs not seen since the 2014-2016 incident named “the Blob.” The temperatures recorded at Scripps Pier have broken more than 25 daily temperature records so far this year. As it did then and with a high degree of certainty will do now, this new “blob” will affect weather and ecosystems for months into the future. Human activities associated with climate change are undoubtedly helping to push

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. National Campaign for Justice Trump has signed an executive order that would give the federal government unprecedented control over the 2026 elections. It directs agencies like DHS and Social Security to build a federal list of “verified” voters, then forces the Postal Service

The Board Meeting will be held in the Palmer Library on May 17 beginning at 11:30 AM. You are welcome to join us. If you would like to view the meeting, but are unable to be physically present, you can listen via Zoom (Meeting ID: 819 7246 7703 + Passcode: 1036). Everyone is welcome.

Did you ever wonder about the origin and history of the word, “treehugger?” It all began in India as early as 1730, when members of the Bishnoi community physically embraced trees to keep them from being cut down by British forces. Over 350 people were killed. Yet, this act became a powerful symbol of nonviolent resistance. Then, in the 1970s, this strategy was repeated in another Indian community to prevent the harvesting of hornbeam trees to manufacture tennis rackets of al

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. National Campaign for Justice Trump has signed an executive order that would give the federal government unprecedented control over the 2026 elections. It directs agencies like DHS and Social Security to build a federal list of “verified” voters, then forces the Postal Service

May 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 8:30 to 10:00 and 11:00 to 1:00PM - Core Area We’re excited to offer a wonderful opportunity for our church community! Terry Goan, an award-winning photographer, will be providing FREE photo sessions on May 3rd, 10th, and 17th, both before and after services. Terry will be shooting tethered to his laptop, allowing you to instantly view your photo (prior to editing). Families, couples, and individuals are all welcome—children especially encouraged! T

Let's celebrate our members and friends who have birthdays this month. May 2 - Chris Faller May 3 - Danny Wright May 5 - Deb Stanley-Bloom May 7 - Tim White May 12 - Mary Dhooge May 13 - Rich Macdonald May 13 - Vinnie Perez May 14 - Tamim Elshafie May 16 - Sue Grant May 16 - Liz Treiber May 19 - Louise Lin Garrett May 22 - Mary Tuller May 27 - Mia Tazari May 29 - Mark Tuller May 30 - Donna Gerhauser May 30 - Eleanor Batho If you would like to see more birthdays listed here, p

May 9th; 9:00-11:15am at Founders Hall + Core Area On May 9, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:15 am, you are invited to our mini retreat at UUFSD. We'll start in Founders Hall and use part of the campus for walking meditation. No prior experience in meditation is necessary. Bob Isaacson has been teaching Insight Meditation for 20 years and practicing for 30 years. Bob will share this tradition, called Vipassana, with an interactive "Dharma talk" and short sitting meditations which he wi