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
September 22, 2019
"Unitarian is an Adjective"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: Chris Byrnes
Special Music: "Draw the Circle Wide" by Gordon Light and Mark A. Miller
"Love Has Broken Down the Wall" by Mark A. Miller
September 29, 2019
"Beyond Revenge"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: Linda Giannelli-Pratt
October 6, 2019
"Living Our Way Beyond"
Guest Speaker: Rev. Donna Dolham
Worship Associate: Livia Walsh
October 13, 2019
New Member Welcome
"What Gods There Be"
Guest Speaker: Mark Tuller
Worship Associate: Rev. Thomas Perchlik
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PLEASE NOTE:
Visions and Voices: Looking Back Workshop Schedule Change
Rev. Thomas and the transition team have rescheduled the “Looking Back” workshop in our Vision and Voices series. The workshop, originally planned for Sunday, September 22nd, will instead take place on
Sunday, November 17th
. Please save the date and stay tuned for further information.
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THE FUTURE OF OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The Winding Road,” names the process through the bureaucracy of our coastal community to acquire an approved Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P) for our capital campaign projects.
You've noticed the story poles around the amphitheater. These were placed, as required, to allow our neighbors to comment on the project. We’ve heard no complaints. Our architect has told us they expect to have the latest revisions the city has requested completed this week, so we are hopeful that we are very close to the end of that back-and-forth. The next step is a meeting with the Solana Beach City Council to discuss any remaining issues, and then, hopefully, with the Coastal Commission agreeing, we should have our C.U.P.\
The major, and more expensive projects are still in the plans. These include adding: 21 more parking spaces in the main lot; a new kiosk containing better audio equipment; a changing room and two new restrooms; shade sails for the amphitheater; ADA compliant ramps to the stage; better access to the amphitheater from the parking lot; and finally, an enlarged administration office with a bathroom.
We have received proposals from two architectural firms for the construction drawings that would guide the fulfillment of these projects and new estimates of the attendant costs. The prices we originally quoted are now almost five years old! Once we have a better handle on what the total costs will be, we’ll know how much additional money we may need to raise, and of course I’ll be back to all of you on that.
I will keep you informed as progress is achieved, and thank you all for your patience, and your support.
In Fellowship,
John Sherman, Chair - Capital Campaign Task Force
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Search News—Lots to Do!
The
UUFSD Congregational Survey is a key part of the search process. Please go online and fill out your input. A hard copy is also available.
It’s not too late to sign up for Cottage Meetings, but soon it will be! Everyone gets to express their ideas about:
- Discovery (how did you find UUFSD?)
- The Future (what is your vision?)
- Challenges
- Ideal Minister
Come to the all-congregation “Beyond Categorical Thinking” seminar on Sat. morning, Oct. 5 from 9:30 – 12:30—
Click here for more
“Beyond Categorical Thinking”
focuses on identifying unconscious aspects of categorical thinking in our search decisions. This is for everyone in the congregation!
Please act now, as time is short. The Search Committee needs your input! Learn more at the “
Our Minister Search” section of the website.
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Note:
UUFSD Office hours
On Monday, September 23rd,
the office will be open from Noon to 3:30pm
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Spare Change for Shower Tokens
A special thanks to everyone who generously donate to our “Change for Shower Tokens” project. We raised enough money to provide shower tokens for our brothers and sisters in need for the next two months. Please continue to bring your spare change to the Happening Table on Sundays. The tokens are a blessing to many in our homeless community.
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Never Again CA Rally
Saturday, September 28th, 10:00am-12:00pm, Del Mar Fairgrounds
Rose Ann Sharp from Never Again CA is requesting our support for the effort to remove gun shows from the Del Mar Fair Grounds. Please attend this important rally on Saturday 28 Sept from 10 to 12 at the Del Mar Fair Grounds.
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Attention Visitors
After a summer break we have set the dates for some interesting events to help visitors understand UUism and the Fellowship better and provide you with information about the path to involvement.
UUFSD Orientation” Sunday, September 29, following the second service, at 12:30 – 2:30pm in Palmer Library
We will help orient you on the path into the heart of this Fellowship and ask what you hope to gain through UUFSD. We will look at the spiritual and intellectual roots of UUism, and discuss the difference between being a Visitor, Friend and Member of this congregation. Several representatives of our most popular programs will be on hand to explain the many ways you can become more involved. A light lunch will be served and childcare will be available. Even if you are a long-time UU, the material presented here will be very worthwhile.
“New Member Welcoming Ceremony” Sunday, October 13, during the second service
If, after participating in the Orientation, or after a separate meeting with our minister, you want to be a member of the Fellowship you may participate in our Welcoming Ceremony by signing the membership book and receiving a gift.
We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to find out more about us and hopefully become a member. There will be other opportunities in the late fall.
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Social Justice Group Visioning Workshop-Part II
Sunday, September 29th, 12:15-2:15pm in Founders Hall
We’ll move into prioritizing considerations during the NEXT Social Justice Visioning workshop, set for Sunday, Sept. 29, from 12:15-2:15 pm in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome (especially newcomers who want to learn about UUFSD Social Justice Program).
Thanks to all of you who helped guide the scheduling and all who will help us shape UUFSD Social Justice priorities.
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October Food Bank Volunteer Night
Thursday, October 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm
Our next opportunity to help feed San Diego’s hungry by bagging fresh produce or packing food boxes at the San Diego Food Bank is August 3rd from 6 to 8 pm. UUFSD Food Bank Volunteer Night is always the 1st Thursday of each month.
For more information and to Register you MUST contact Sara O’hara for the special UUFSD Group code:
sara@saraohara.com
. Anyone 11 and older is welcome to help! SERVICE IS OUR PRAYER in action! We do A LOT in just 2 hours! This is a wonderful way of helping locally those in need and strengthening our UUFSD community as well. Plus it’s fun! We can’t solve all of the world’s problems, but we can make a difference right here, right now, one small effort at a time.
Remember you MUST contact Sara at
sara@SaraOhara.com
if this is your first time volunteering at the food bank with our group and/or you have any questions.
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Building and Grounds Work Party
Saturday, October 5th, 9:00am - Noon
Dear UUFSD Buildings & Grounds Workers,
Our next regular UUFSD Buildings and Grounds Work Party is scheduled on Saturday, October 5 and I hope you can come help.
Here are some suggested tasks for Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 AM to noon, followed by lunch. What else needs to be done? Please take a look and offer your suggestions - and offer to come and help, please. Thanks!
- Sweep leaves and shovel sand as needed in the Amphitheater and Core.
- Trim the plants along the front stairs.
- Pull weeds and trim brush along the paths, around the parking lots and at the classrooms. Trim “dead heads” from Pride of Madera plants. Pull weeds.
- Trim back some of the “stickery” agave and yucca plants that are encroaching on the paths.
- Re-do a couple more non-slip strips on the front stairs.
- Check the sprinklers/soakers. Provide some plumbing for water for the Butterfly Garden and the Bird Bath.
- Make lunch for hungry workers.
What else needs to be done? Please take a look and offer your suggestions. And let me know you can come help. Thanks!
Ken Schultz
760-753-3502
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Mindful Nutrition Auction Class
Sunday, October 6th, 12:30-1:30pm in Founders Hall
Support UUFSD and make sense of the latest nutrition news as it applies to your own health “issues." You can experience Vicky’s Rancho La Puerta nutrition talks right here at UUFSD for a fraction of the cost of a trip to this historic spa
https://rancholapuerta.com/the-ranch/
. Handouts with practical tips will be provided at each class. The auction donation is $15/class, which will be collected at the door (unless you are already on the auction list). More details about each class are available at
https://www.mindfulnutritionsolutions.com/class-descriptions
.
Additional class dates:
Heart Healthy Eating—A Changing Perspective – Sunday, 10/20/19
Food and Mood – The Nutrition Connection -- Sunday, 11/24/19
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Join Rev Thomas and Christie Turner for Serving with Grace:
The Spirituality of Service
Every Wednesday in October, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Minister's Office
"If spirituality is anything, it is everything. Those who think about their spiritual lives as somehow separate and distinct from the rest of their lives don't yet understand that spirituality is about wholeness." Our class will consider how to support your inner growth as you support the outer purpose of our community. Learn to be effective and heartfelt in your communication, set boundaries, and build the beloved community of all of us.
We will study a short book, have experiential exercises, and deepen our connections to each other and UUFSD. The Serving With Grace book costs $10.
Class size is limited to 10.
Comment from Alisa Guralinick, current Ministerial Search Committee, past president of UUFSD, and choir member:
I found the Serving with Grace class inspiring. I had never really thought about 'service' as being a part of spirituality- it gave some context to why one might choose to serve in a particular capacity, why or why not to choose one opportunity over another (to align with my own gifts and needs), and helped me to feel more connected to UUFSD in general.
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Environmental Justice Task Force Meeting
Sunday, October 6th, 12:30-1:30pm
in Palmer Library
The Environmental Justice Task Force will be meeting after services on Sunday October 6 in the YRUU room. Please join us!
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The latest publication of the Casas de Luz newsletter is online!
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Start your Academic Year with our Bookclubs
The Monday evening group is reading a science-based transformative history,
1491 (Second Edition): New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
by Charles C. Mann. In a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew, Native Americans before colonization were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. We will discuss this book at
7pm on October 14th
. (This group will not meet in September.)
If you have questions, text or call Cathy Leach-Phillips at 650-224-1974 or send email to
bookclub@uufsd.org
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What’s Happening at Camp de Benneville Pines
- 10/18-10/20 Pine Con (games)
- 11/1-11/3 Music in the Mountains (Folk Music)
- 11/28-12/1 Thanksgiving Family Celebration
- 12/6-12/8 Winter Art Camp (Life Drawing)
- 12/27-1/1 UU Senior High Winter Youth Camp
To register visit uucamp.org
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Racial Justice Book Club
Sunday, October 20th, 12:30-2:00pm in Palmer Library
The Racial Justice Book Club is now reading White Rage:: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Dr. Carol Andersen. A very thought provoking discussion ensued and is most likely to continue throughout our exploration of this important work. Please read through chapter 4. Any questions email
rjtf@uufsd.org
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Monthly Call To Action - September
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Affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person by opposing the indefinite detention of migrant families. Call your US Representative with this script: “Hi. My name is [NAME] and I am a constituent from [CITY, ZIP CODE]. I’m calling to ask Representative [NAME] to oppose any effort to change the Flores settlement to allow indefinite detention of migrant families. Thank you.” Remember, even if your Representative already opposes indefinite detention, THEY STILL NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
District 49 - Levin- (202)225-3906/(760)599-5000; District 52 - Peters - (202)225-0508/(858)455-5550. Find other Representative contacts at
www.house.gov/representatives/find/
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Environmental Justice Task Force
Sunday, October 27th, 12:30-3:00pm in Founders Hall
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The Environmental Justice Task Force of UUFSD is hosting a presentation by Nicole Capretz, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Action Campaign.
Capretz drafted San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, which is on target to achieve zero emissions by 2035. It is the most aggressive climate action plan in the US, as it calls for eliminating half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the City and aims for all electricity used in the city to be from renewable sources by 2035.
Please join us for this important and informative presentation. Questions:
ejtf@uufsd.org
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What's Happening at Camp de Benneville Pines
New Dates Added!
10/18-10/20 Pine Con (games)
11/1-11/3 Music in the Mountains (Folk Music)
11/28-12/1 Thanksgiving Family Celebration
12/6-12/8 Winter Art Camp (Life Drawing)
12/27-1/1 UU Senior High Winter Youth Camp
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Youth Choir Sings Christmas Eve
What youth choir, you say? The one that is just now forming! We are looking for any interested children and youth who may want to join.
Rehearsals: A few Sundays this fall at 10:10 am in Founders Hall, specific dates TBD
Performance: Christmas Eve at one or both services
Repertoire: To Be Determined
Contact: Chris Lehman, Music Director at chris@uufsd.org or 760.612.4853
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Your Good News for the Weekend
“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” – Abraham Lincoln
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Other News of Interest to UU's
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Fall Volunteer Camp At Camp de Benneville Pines
Monday, October 14 – Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Every year, volunteers come up the mountain to help spiff up camp. And every year, everyone has a great time working together to keep Camp de Benneville Pines in good repair. We need all kinds of help: painting, raking, organizing the library or repairing pool furniture. There are both indoor and outdoor chores! There are tasks for everyone, from easy jobs to heavy lifting.
We have room for 50 energetic and generous individuals, ages 11 and older, who are willing to spend a little “sweat equity” at camp. We promise you delicious food, comfortable accommodations and great camaraderie. You’ll leave knowing your efforts are appreciated by the staff and will help ensure that future campers have a safe and wonderful experience at Camp de Benneville Pines.
We’d love to have you join us for this fall’s Volunteer Camp. Click
here
to register!
Best regards,
Janet James, Executive Director
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A NOTE FROM YOUR PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE:
FREE WORKSHOP COMING UP!
Kicking yourself for not starting or finishing your end of life documents? Help is on the way! Attend a free workshop (two-mornings) given by various well-qualified professionals, in September in Encinitas or in October in San Diego. I found a similar workshop a couple of years ago to be chock full of valuable information and advice. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Sign up right away! See
flyer below
for details or email Caroline DeMar at
plannedgiving@uufsd.org
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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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