Fellowship Life

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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 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

October 4, 2026 at 11:30am-12:30pm - Founders Hall + Zoom Bathrooms? Accessible ramps and stairs with railings to get to the seats? More parking spaces? Shade cover not dependent on umbrella placement? All this and more in our beloved amphitheater as we consider Phase 3 & 4 of our campus improvement plans. Grab a sandwich (vegan, vegetarian, and meat) and learn about plans for finally completing our campus improvement plans after the service on Sunday, October. 4 in Founder's

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The UUFSD auction, Festive Fall Offerings, will occur online from October 18 until November 1. The ideal place to fill your social calendar with dinners, outings and adventures! Also, look for music and services like babysitting, trips to the airport and home repair projects. Great opportunities for both gathering with our community and taking care of personal needs. Right now we're seeking donations from members and friends for activities and services. Here

October 16, 2026 at 6-9pm - Founders Hall East + Core Area Join us for the fifth Rock N' Roll event. Weather permitting we will be in the core area for dancing and dining. This all volunteer event can use helping hands with set up and clean up. The music is from all eras and great for dancing. All are welcome. Please bring a dish to share.

We found helpers for the Policy & Procedures team. Now we are looking for folks who like working with people, not paper. Stewardship (fun stuff like the auction and the pledge drive) and the Capital Campaign (exciting work to support completion of our master plan and fixing the amphitheater) could use some additional hearts, minds, and bodies. If you are interested in Stewardship, please contact Rich MacDonald, and for the capital campaign, please contact Lisa Shaffer. Thanks

There will be no Beyond or Under the Umbrella newletters for the week of October 4 - 10, and no new announcements run in the order of service for that week. Any announcements for Beyond the Umbrella submitted after 12pm on September 29, and any announcements for Under the Umbrella or order of service submitted after 2pm on October 1st will run in the newsletters and order of service for the following week (October 11-17). Please reach out to office@uufsd.org if you have any q

October 3, 2026 at 9am-12pm - Core Area Help care for our shared space! Drop in anytime to weed, trim, or tackle light repairs. All tools are provided and no experience is needed—just wear comfortable work clothes. Meet on the patio or look around if arriving later. Whether you’ve attended work parties before or are curious about getting involved for the first time, we’d love to have you join us to help our grounds be a welcoming and safe place to gather. Reach out to...

November 26 and December 25, 2026 - Founders Hall + Core Area EXCITING NEWS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON ! Louise and Chef Trent are back in the kitchen and will be hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Dinners. Keep an eye on the upcoming bulletins for the details. BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND JOIN US FOR THESE WARM INVITING FESTIVE EVENTS.

September 20, 2026 at 11:15am - Memorial Walkway The Compassionate Care committee is bringing back the Pastoral Listening program, led by Lay Minister Eileen Freedland. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, a Lay Minister from the Compassionate Care team will be located at the Listening Bench in the Memorial Walkway following the service. If you would like a listening ear, please visit the bench to share a personal concern. Lay Ministers are trained not to give advice, but to list