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We are doing a great job each month supplying sugar for our 30 families in need. Thank you! The one-pound boxes are perfect if you can find them. The families are so appreciative of the staples, fresh produce, toilet paper, dog food, diapers, children's books, and so forth they receive every week. All donated by various groups and individuals around town. One household has 12 people living together. Our weekly deliveries provide a modicum of stability, predictability and reso

Israeli Forces detain and then releases US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest. Israeli forces detained U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The complete article is available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/israeli-palestinian-

Donations are in. Bidding's begun. Items have sold out. Lots of wonderful ones available! Check out the auction here. Then bid to support UUFSD's ongoing health and vitality and your year-long activities within our community. You can choose from small or large dinners, outdoor adventures, a vacation cabin, art, poetry and garden experiences, concerts and sing-a-longs, food happenings, help with home projects, babysitting or trips to the airport. You can also buy a chair for F

November 20th at 6-9pm - Founders Hall Join us for the sixth event of dancing to old and new hits sung by Scotty and Friends, including our own Susan Hahm, Greg Phillips, and more. You might even get a chance to sing with the band! Dancing is a great way to chase the blues away! Bring a dish to share or just yourself. This all volunteer event can use help with set up and clean up. All are welcome.

Loving Israel must mean confronting West Bank settler violence, not ignoring it - opinion - Rabbi Lana Zilberman-Soloway We should be asking why Palestinian farmers need protection simply to harvest their own olives – and why journalists documenting attacks on them are themselves at risk. Complete article at: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-912059

Will we get across the finish line and complete our plans for our beloved amphitheater? We have all the external support we asked for. Now it's up to us. Please fill out this confidential brief survey to share your interest and intentions so we can make realistic plans for our future. Responses are requested by Oct. 30. Thanks!

Plug in Solar Panels Are Here Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Plug and Play Solar Act, SB868: It will take effect on January 1, 2027. This bill specifies a statewide safety standard for Plug-in solar, sets the size of the panels at a max of 1,200 watts and states the the utility companies are not involved so that permissions and fees do not apply. Panels come with integrated microinverters and need to be US manufactured and certified as safe. Renters and homeowners can buy solar

November 26th at 1-4pm - Founders Hall + Core Area Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it is a cherished tradition rooted in gratitude, reflection, and community. As families gather, the true meaning of Thanksgiving extends beyond feasts and festivities. It is a day to pause, appreciate life’s blessings, and connect with loved ones. Americans generally believe their Thanksgiving is modeled on the 1621 harvest feast shared by English colonists and the Wampanoag people. W

November 9th at 6:30-8:15pm - Palmer Library We have been meeting in the Palmer Library at UUFSD (the room above the restrooms, normally used for Religious Exploration activities and storage). Feel free to come and introduce yourself to our group -- anyone who has read the book is welcome! We will be discussing:Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama by Alexis Okeowo (2025)From the publisher: "In this perspective-shifting work that is both an intimate memoir and a journal

November 7, 2026 at 9am-3pm - Founders Hall Offered by the UUA and facilitated by our regional representative, this interactive program will invite attendees to consider big questions when it comes to how to be in meaningful relationship within family, church, and societal communities. How do we navigate social connection in witness of the vast differences between us? What does consent look like in a society that is continually restricting who has rights? What does it mean to

October 24-Sunday, October 25 2026 - Off-Campus Thank you for your donations and support on the patio! We have about 15 volunteers headed to Tijuana to build a home for a deserving family. Spots remain open for any other volunteers who would like to register, please use this link. Donations of all sizes are welcome to help meet our $8,000 goal. Donate via Breeze, check, or payment after Sunday service. Your support provides stability to this family and social justice in actio

Hear ye, hear ye. Our _Festive Fall Offerings_ will be open for bidding tomorrow. The auction has online bidding from Sunday October 18th to October 31. Then there will be a silent auction on Nov. 1 for any unsold items with bidding on paper sheets only. There are a couple of changes from previous years. First, a credit card is required to bid. If this is a problem for you, let Rich know and he will try to make an exception for you. (All credit information is deleted from the

You’ve been waiting since July…..it’s finally here - the quarterly Plant Based Potluck returns this Sunday, October 18, 11:00 am on the patio. The forecast is sunny, warm and delicious. Price of entry is a plant-based dish (no animal products including, cheese, dairy, butter, milk, eggs, honey). Don’t cook? No worries - you can bring a fruit or veggie platter. Looking for an easy recipe? Go to the uufsd.org website. Click on the Member Portal. Look for Quick Links (see the al

October 18, 2026 at 11am - Core Area Bring a healthy plant-based dish to share. Let’s ALL participate to help our planet and all creatures thrive. Invite family/friends to participate! If you don’t cook: salads & fruit plates welcome! Plant-Based Vegan: no animal products. PLEASE label your dish w/ recipe/ingredients (for allergies). UUA promotes ethical eating: https://www.uua.org/environment/eating Inspired by UUFSD’s Climate Group. !!! We need a few kitchen elves to set up

Healthcare needs in Guatemala are immense. Affordable hearing aids are especially difficult to find, and there are currently only four audiologists in the entire country. One of those specialists is a fellow Rotarian colleague of mine. He is leading a professional effort to safely clean, test, and re-use pre-owned hearing aids for patients who cannot afford them. The goal is simple: Get your unused devices to me, and I will ensure they get to the medical team in Guatemala. Th

Catch two free documentary films at First UU Church of San Diego during the second annual San Diego Climate Week. Friday, October 2, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Bard Hall; with San Diego Activist Network Saving Walden’s World When a young arms dealer discovers his work is harming families in less affluent societies, he has an ethical crisis and begins a decades-long journey to redeem himself and make the world a better place. A Zoom discussion with Jim Merkel, the film’s creator, will fo

Online bidding for our auction, Festive Fall Offerings, begins in about two weeks on October 18 and ends on the fellowship patio on November 1. While we already have some great offerings, we're short some of our most successful items which are small dinners in your homes. Many of our stalwart cooks are unavailable due to a condition called getting old. This happens to all of us, but for those who are not there yet, it would be great if you donated some meals. It's such a wond

October 24-Sunday, October 25 2026 - Off-Campus Join us in Tijuana to support a family in need with a new home. You can support with time and labor or through a donation. Donations are welcome on Breeze, please select "Give to UU Brew Fund." All hands are welcome, especially our youth and families. Registration is open at the following link. Itinerary, logistics and details will be shared by Emily Host at explore@uufsd.org.

October 7, 2026 at 12-1:30pm - Palmer Library Come join our roundtable discussion at the next SDIMA (San Dieguito Interfaith Minister's Association) monthly Dialogue meeting this Wednesday at noon. Please come prepared to engage in the important topic of how faith shapes political perspectives while fostering understanding, empathy, and connection. This will not be a debate discussion, but a sharing of thoughts among faith leaders in our community and guests. Please let Rev.

October 12, 2026 at 6:30-8:15pm - Palmer Library On Monday, October 12th at 6:30pm (in the Palmer Library) here at UUFSD, we will be discussing The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again by Robert D. Putman and Shaylyn Romney Garrett (2020)From Goodreads: An eminent political scientist’s brilliant analysis of economic, social, and political trends over the past century demonstrating how we have gone from an individualistic “I” society to a