UUFSD Weekly Newsletter for July 16, 2021
Welcome to the UUFSD Weekly Newsletter

Inspired by our UU principles, we are a vibrant, intentionally diverse congregation that models and promotes both locally and globally: love, spiritual growth, service, right relations, and sustainable living.

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The Newsletter is Going on Hiatus!

Friday, July 16th will be the last newsletter for the month of July. The newsletter will return on Friday, August 6th.
Upcoming Services
We hold Service on Sundays from 10:00am-11:15am in our Amphitheater
Our Sunday Service will also be Live-Streamed over Zoom and YouTube

Click HERE to link to the Zoom Stream
Meeting ID: 952 2706 0986, Passcode: 618961

Click HERE to link to the UUFSD YouTube Page

The Latest OOS

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July 18, 2021
"General Assembly - What Is It and Why Do We Need It?"
Rev. Jo Green
Worship Associate: Linda Giannelli Pratt

As a part of the UU Association, we are but a part of a larger whole. Each year congregations in our Association gather together as one. Let us look at the importance of this gathering each year and how we are connected to one another through our common faith.

July 25, 2021
"Finding Loving Grace in the Thicket of Transition"
Guest Minister Rev. Jim Grant
Worship Associate: Greg Brown

Most of us have grown up with the old adage, "There is no free lunch!" Well, maybe, maybe not. All one has to do is consider personal life and remember when good things happened without a transaction. Yes, sometimes we do something in order to get something, but in reality most of life is based on undeserved gifts. We are recipients of Grace; “…Grace means more than ‘graciousness.’ It means a gift added to our life, which we cannot do without, which we cannot supply ourselves, and for which we can only be grateful” Robert R. Wicks
Rev. Jo's Summer Schedule
Hello everyone,

Rev. Jo will be on vacation from July 19 - 26.

When Rev Jo is not available, please contact the Pastoral Care Team at pastoralcare@uufsd.org.

If there is a dire emergency only, you can contact Rev. Jo at
818-489-2055 and she will return calls as time permits.

FYI: Below is her upcoming summer schedule:

July 13-18.    Rev Jo will be working
July 19-26    Rev Jo will be on vacation
July 27-Aug 1  Rev Jo will be working
Aug 2 - Sept 2. Rev jo will be on vacation

Have a wonderful summer!!

Blessings,
Rev Jo
Social Action
?Welcome Back FILL A BELLY?
Message from Livia Walsh and Irv Himelblau 
Fill-A-Belly is contemplating restarting the weekly Tuesday dinners for our homeless brothers and sisters at Cottonwood Creek Park in Encinitas. Fill-A-Belly will continue to schedule volunteer (serving) groups. However, they need a coordinator/s for these weekly dinners. Livia and I are working with Fill-A-Belly to see if the UUFSD can partner with them to coordinate these weekly dinners.
 
Livia and I are considering taking on the main responsibility, however we would need backup for the weeks that we are not available, and for occasional relief. We will have a Zoom meeting, on Thursday, August 5, from 7 to 8:30 pm, to discuss this coordination undertaking. Member/s of Fill-A- Belly will explain the specifics of the coordination responsibilities. If you are interested in helping coordinate these weekly dinners please contact Irv Himelblau at ihimelblau@gmail.com, and we will include you on the zoom email list.
The July 2021 “Dialogue” quarterly magazine is now available:

This edition is devoted to Environmental Justice. We hope that the content of this quarterly magazine will result in a better understanding of the perils of global warming. May this lead us to a continued and emboldened commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and to do what we can to insure a healthy planet for generations to come.
 
UU 7TH Principle:
Respect for the Interdependent Web of All Existence of Which We Are a Part

We are grateful to Sarah Miller who has agreed to coordinate the UUFSD Environmental Justice Task Force.

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."
- Chief Seattle
Monthly Call To Action for July

Lego recently launched a new Lego set called “Lego-Everyone Is Awesome!” The Lego website states, “The buildable display model is inspired by the iconic rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community…” The set features a rainbow-colored background and figures of each color. See https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/2021/may/everyone-is-awesome/.

Lego is now the target of an anti-LGBTQ campaign. The campaign states, “It’s apparent that even toy manufacturers are attempting to indoctrinate children by exposing them to the LGBTQ lifestyle. Why can’t Lego let kids be kids instead of glamorizing a sinful lifestyle?” See https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/now-lego-is-loud-and-proud/

Affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person by contacting Lego and thanking them for promoting equality and inclusivity with their “Lego-Everyone Is Awesome!” set:

(1) Call Lego at 1(800)835-4386
(3) Mail Lego at PO Box 1138, Enfield, CT 06083-1138
(4) Post a comment on Lego’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LEGO/
Campus Improvements
Founders Hall Clean Up and a Request for Assistance with Storage

With the completion of the Founders Hall Movable Partition project and reopening the campus for onsite activities, a final clean up of the Hall is underway.

It is no secret that storage space at the Fellowship is very limited. The movable partition has eliminated one of the larger storage spaces in the Hall and as a result some items need to be disposed of and/or find a new home (see photos at the end of this article).

Christmas Decorations – the most important need is a home for the Christmas decorations. There are a number of small boxes that include garland, lights and miscellaneous decorations.

Bookcase – a small bookcase is available for anyone interested.
Chair – the chair is also available for anyone interested.

Projection Screen – the large 10ft wide retractable projection screen that was mounted overhead was removed to allow for the movable partition support structure. This screen was not useable when removed but appears to be repairable. Further researched is needed to ensure that the screen can be repaired and installed on the east side of the hall. Is there any interest in taking on this project? Have the large TV monitors replaced the need for this screen?

We already have some rental events on the calendar for Founders Hall. Please do not leave items in the Hall that will have to be removed for special events.

If you can assist with providing storage space for the Christmas decorations, or have input on the other items please contact Chris Faller by the end of July.

Chris Faller – 858-344-0227, call or text
Building and Grounds Update

Dear B&Grs,
 
Betsy was at the Campus on Tuesday, July 13th. She watered all the plants and painted the visitor parking signs.
 
Chris Faller, Jim Hagan and Angie Knappenberger were at the Campus on Wednesday, July 14th.

Chris organized the various storage closets to optimize the items stored.  
 
Angie cleaned the podium in the amphitheater and discarded broken umbrellas. 
 
Jim cleared a huge area of brush and filled up the dumpster.
 
I will be on site Tuesday, July 20th to continue with projects. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged. We need your help!
 
Thanks,
 
Ed Mlakar
Cell : (760) 805-4636
Community Life
Go Padres!
Sunday, August 1st at 1:10pm

Take us oUUt to the ballgame,
Friends and families can come
After the service on August One
We’ll head downtown for a Sunday of fun
And it’s root, root, root for the PADRES,
If they don’t win it’s a shame
And U U… F… S D’ll go out
To the old ball game!
 
That’s right, join us for a Padres game outing after our service on Sunday, August 1. Group rate tickets will be $40 per person, and the game starts at 1:10pm.
 
More info to follow. Contact Marshall at marshall@uufsd.org with questions or to indicate your interest.
 
And remember… go Padres!!
Invitation to a Personalized Tour with Mike Reeske
Saturday, July 24th, 9:00-11:45am in Valley Center

Enjoy a personalized tour with Mike Reeske (scientist, educator, co-author of 13 books on sustainability and environmental health) at his organic Rio Del Rey Heirloom Bean Farm in Valley Center. www.riodelreybeans.com.

A recent UUFSD speaker, Mike finds indigenous heirloom beans and develops beans with UC Davis for easy to grow, nutritional and tasty beans for restaurant chefs and—the world—as a sustainable superfood. 

To reserve a place, contact: Linda@LindaLuisi.com. Farm tour includes: discussion, bean tasting, and beans to grow yourself. Sat. July 24, 9-11:45 am. Your RSVP registration is required!
The Lastest Issue of the
Casas de Luz Newsletter is Now Available

Click here to read about the Sleeping Cottages, Fun with Learning, a Mother's Day Celebration, and more!
News from the Mountaintop

Dear Campers and Camp Supporters:
 
Happy Father’s Day! Growing up in a family with three children, I was the middle kid. I was the one who had to make noise to get someone’s attention. And I loved my father’s attention. He seemed to be entertained by my antics and stories. And he loved telling me stories of his own youthful and mischievous doings.

Click here to read the entire letter from Executive Director, Janet James
Good News and Other Items of Interest
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