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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Upcoming Services
January 19, 2020
Generosity Sunday Beneficiary: Voices of our City Choir
"Stand Up"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: Wenda Alvarez
Music: "Roll Down, Justice!" by Mark A. Miller, performed by UUFSD Choir
January 26, 2020
"A Temple of Peace"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: Helen Cheng
Music: "Neighbor, Take this Torch of Peace" and
"Come Into this Place of Peace", performed by UUFSD Choir
February 2, 2020
Guest Speaker: Rev. Tom Owen-Towle
Worship Associate: Livia Walsh
February 9, 2020
"Love is: A Chocolate Communion"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: Diane Masser-Frye
Music: "Would You Harbor Me?" by Ysaye Barnwell, performed by UUFSD Choir
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Memorial for Joy Naughton
Saturday, January 18th at 3:00pm in the Amphitheater
We sadly lost another long time member of the Fellowship last month. Franziska (Joy) Ballin Naughton died on December 22, 2019 at the age of 94 in Encinitas, California. While Joy was in remarkably good physical and mental health throughout her first nine decades, she suffered from dementia and Alzheimers in her final years.
Her service will begin at 3:00pm in the UUFSD Amphitheater and will move to Founders Hall after the service for the sharing of memories.
Please click
here for Joy's full obituary.
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Note: The Office Will Be Closed on Monday,
January 20th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
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POSTPONED -
Social Justice Action Group Quarterly Meeting
The SJA Quarterly meeting has been postponed and will not meet on January 19th as planned. Please look for future announcements for when it will be rescheduled.
Robin Sales
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Generosity Sunday - January 19, 2020 Speaker: John Brady
Advocacy & Operations Director
The Voices of Our City Choir exists to serve the needs of the homeless population of San Diego and San Diego County. It uses the healing power of music and the sense of community around the collective choir efforts to attract and retain the homeless as the necessary services such as shelter, employment, food and clothing are provided.
ALSO: A big Thank You to all who donated to our past Generosity Sunday recipients. We most recently donated $2,002 in November to Casa Cornelia Law Center and $1,230 in December for Boys to Men Mentoring. Thank you so much for your generous gifts!
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Circle Dinners - back by Popular Demand!
Circle dinners are here again, for fun, fellowship and the opportunity to get to know other members in a relaxed setting. For those who haven't participated in the past, circle dinners are monthly small group potlucks (roughly 8 - 10 people each) that rotate between members' homes .
Signups will be in the Core Area between services and after services on
January 19 and 26
, with dinners starting in February. If you would like more information, or if you would be willing to be the first host of a group, please contact Nancy Hebert at
nancy.e.hebert@gmail.com
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UUFSD Orientation Class
Sunday, January 26, from 12:30-2:00PM in Founders Hall
This class is for UUs who have moved here from another UU congregation. (If you are new to Unitarian Universalism, you probably should first attend the “New to UU” class, offered the second Sunday of each month following the 11:00 service, this month, January 12th.) Attendance in no way obligates you to join, but rather gives you a good picture of how we organize ourselves and the many activities we offer. It also provides an opportunity to share your spiritual journey thus far.
A light lunch will be served.
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Your Vote is Your Voice!
Voter Pledge Drive - January 26
During the Gathering Hour in the Core Area
Studies show that people who make a written commitment to vote are more likely to actually vote. Indivisible Patriots invite you to make a personal commitment to live the UU 5th Principle by voting in the upcoming March 3 primary election. Visit our table in the Core Area during the Gathering Hour to make your voter pledge!
“The vote is precious. It’s almost sacred, so go out and vote like you never voted before.” – John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader
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WHITE PEOPLE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE 101
Saturday, February, 1, 2020, Fellowship Hall
The UUFSD Racial Justice Task Force is pleased to invite members to participate in an interactive workshop where we will discuss the basics of the white supremacy culture, privilege, and fragility. We will also go over practical tools for unlearning our own biases, identifying everyday racism, and taking action to fight for racial equality. This workshop will provide a safe space in which to:
● Explore some of the history that got us here
● Learn why and how white people are called to this work
● Identify the tools you can employ in your life to start or continue your interpersonal journey
● Have the chance to practice self-reflection in groups and on paper
Click
here
for more information
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Songs of Resilience: In the Spirit of Pete Seeger
Saturday, February 1st at 7:00pm
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We are soooo excited to offer this new program, Our Whole Lives for Adults!
There will be 13 sessions to talk about relationships, gender and communication. Class will be taught by Ernie Dun and Alison and will be offered starting on
February 2nd after the second service at 12:30pm in the YRUU Room.
Please join us for this great class and wonderful community.
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Fill a Belly Homeless Dinner Night
Hosted by UUFSD Men & UUFSD Meditation Groups
Tuesday, February 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Our Fellowship will provide a dinner at Fill a Belly, Encinitas (Cottonwood Creek Park) on Tuesday, February 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Members from the two UUFSD Mens Group are participating as well as the Friday UUFSD Meditation group. We need to provide one of the following, a main dish, side dish, salad or dessert, for at least 15 people. Our goal is to have at least 5 main dishes, 5 salads, 5 side dishes and 5 desserts. The Fill a Belly Dinners have proven to be very rewarding for those who have participated in the past. We mingle, serve and then sit and eat with all who come. For more information and to sign up come to the Fill a Belly table in the core area between services or after the second service. You can also sign up by contacting Irv Himelblau at:
ihimelblau@gmail.com
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The Environmental Action Task Force Presents:
Food, Soil and the Climate Crisis
Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Founders Hall
Alexandra Regan, of 350.org, will discuss how food consumption, food waste, and soil care impact the climate. Contact
ejtf@uufsd.org
with any questions.
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NEW Dates for Camp de Benneville Pines!
(thru Spring of 2020)
- Feb 15-17 UU Elementary/Family Winter Camp
- Mar 27-29 Rainbow Family Camp #1
- Apr 3-5 UUFSD Retreat
- Apr 17-19 UU Men’s Fellowship Renewal
- Apr 20-22 Spring Volunteer Work Camp
- Apr 24-26 Camp Recovery, 12-Steps
- May 1-3 UU Women’s Spring Retreat
- May 8-10 Camp Trancend Family Retreat
- May 15-17 Rainbow Family Camp # 2
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January Food Bank Results
In January, we bagged over 10,000 lbs. of fruit and veggies for our peers-in-need. Thanks all!
We do this the 1st Thursday of each month so our next night will be February 6.
If this is your 1st time you’ll need to contact Sara Ohara for the Group Code BEFORE you can join us:
sara@saraohara.com
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The 7th Anniversary of Sandy Hook - Vigil to #EndGunViolence
Thank you to those who attended Vigil to End Gun Violence held on Sunday, December 8
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here at UUFSD. A special thank you to Steve Bartram and all those who donated their time and talent and passion during the event to get the word out about this critically important issue.
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The Latest Issue of Our UUFSD Quarterly "Dialogue" Magazine is Now Online!
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January Monthly Call To Action
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Your Good News for the Weekend
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Note for those who use the Le Port School parking lot on Sundays
: the gate code is 253
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito
1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-755-9225
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