UUFSD Weekly Newsletter for November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving Week Edition
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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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NOTE: Newsletter Submissions
Submissions to the Weekly Newsletter may be made via the UUFSD website at https://uufsd.org/news/submission and are limited to 100 words. Your listing will be published only once unless you indicate otherwise on the submission form. The deadline for submissions is Wednesdays at 10:30am for publication in the following Friday's newsletter.
If you need assistance with submitting your article, please call Tracey at 858-755-9225 between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
*If you don't receive an email confirmation of your submission please contact the administrator at office@uufsd.org.
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Upcoming Services
We are holding a Single Service on Sundays at 10:00am
The Service will be Live-Streamed over Zoom and YouTube
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 989 8033 8634, Password: 439327
Watch on YouTube
The Latest OOS
Click here for more information and help accessing our Sunday format
November 29, 2020
"Social Justice from an Islamic Lens"
Guest Speaker: Yusef Miller
Worship Associate: Dana Friehauf
Yusef Miller is a local Muslim and Social Justice Advocate. He is a leader in fighting for religious and racial equity in North County. He will be discussing his local social justice work and how his faith has influenced his work.
Immediately following the service he has kindly agreed to participate in a Question and Answers Session, where we can learn more about his social justice work
December 6, 2020
Rev. Jo Green
Worship Associate: Chris Byrnes
December 13, 2020
Rev. Jo Green
Worship Associate: Candace Sage
December 20, 2020
Music Sunday: Resilience
Worship Associate: Rev. Jo Green
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Religious Education is continuing online through Zoom. Join us!
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:00-6:30pm: Story time with Alison
Tuesdays, 3:00pm: Middle school coming of age group
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 7:00pm: High school youth group
Saturdays, 4:00pm: Middle school coming of age group
Sundays, 4:00pm: Young Adult group
For the Zoom link & password, just email Alison, our R.E. Director, at alison@uufsd.org or text her at 619-252-1867. We may be physically distant, but we do not have to be socially or spiritually separated. We will get through this time together.
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Thanksgiving Dinner is ON!
Tomorrow! Thursday, November 26th
at 1:30pm via Zoom
Have you signed up for our Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner?
Louise Garrett is preparing Turkey dinner in the kitchen at the Fellowship. Turkey and all the trimmings, dressing, gravy, different kinds of potatoes, cranberry sauce, bread, and green beans, with dessert of course will be served in take out form. She will prepare plates of food and dessert, and place them in bags to be delivered or picked up.
Meals may be picked up beginning at Noon on Thanksgiving Day. If you missed the deadline to sign up for a Thanksgiving Dinner and would like to partake, please come to the Fellowship on Thursday. We don't want anyone to be alone!
We will ZOOM at 1:30pm, visit and eat together and be thankful that we can see each other this way, at least.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 951 9647 1819
Passcode: 522003
Louise will need several people to help deliver the food. If you can help, please contact her.
Louise Garrett
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2nd Monday Book Club
Monday, December 14th at 6:30pm
You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years is engaged to someone else. You can't say yes--it would be too awkward--and you can't say no--it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of invitations to half-baked literary events around the world.
How do you arrange to skip town? You accept them all. What could possibly go wrong?
Andrew Sean Greer's 2017 novel, Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize) is amusing & heartwarming.
Join us to discuss it at 6:30pm via Zoom on Monday December 14th.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 957 6415 4612
Passcode: 890814
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Wednesday Mindfulness Meditation Group
The Mindfulness Meditation group offered by Livia Walsh each Wednesday morning will be offered via Zoom from 9:30-11:00 instead of in person attendance. If you would like to participate on any given Wednesday please send Livia an email on Tuesday evenings and she will send you the Zoom link. When the coronavirus is no longer a threat this meditation group will continue in person at Livia’s home in Encinitas and may also include zoom participation. Notification regarding this plan will be offered at a later date. Contact Livia at: livwalsh1@gmail.com
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FROM THE BOARD:
IT'S TIME TO GIVE GRATITUDE TO OUR WONDERFUL STAFF
WITH END-OF-YEAR BONUSES!
Every year, as a congregation, we express our appreciation and give thanks to our UUFSD staff. Our music director, accompanist, sound engineer, RE director and staff, congregational administrator and of course, our Minister, all work tirelessly to make our experiences at UUFSD inviting & meaningful.
Let's show them that we recognize and value their dedication and service!
This year, because of the pandemic, we’re unable to collect envelopes at Sunday services.
Instead, here are two ways to contribute.
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On our website: Go to https://uufsd.breezechms.com/give/internal. The first pull-down menu item will be “Give to Staff Bonuses.”
- Send a check to UUFSD, P.O. Box 201, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Make sure to include “Staff Bonuses” on the memo line.
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San Diego Habitat for Humanity and Unity Build Project
Unity Build with San Diego Habitat for Humanity gathered Interfaith Leaders together to sign the walls of a new home.
Our own Rev Jo was included!
Watch the video! It's very inspiring
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Limited Holiday Baskets Volunteer Needs
The CRC is doing Holiday Baskets differently this year. In order to keep strict health guidelines and safety regulations in place, they are doing a contact-less, drive-through event this year requiring fewer volunteers.
However, there are some slots for packing boxes, sorting donations, miscellaneous preparation work for Distribution Day!
Requirements include:
- Age 16 and older, wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and follow all COVID safety measures.
- Must have both a volunteer application and signed COVID agreement on file with CRC
- Family units or group "bubbles" are preferred when possible.
If interested, please email the Holiday Baskets Scheduling Captain, Sheri at HBVolunteer@crcncc.org if you are able to fill any of the following shifts:
Location: Encinitas - will send once your shift is confirmed
Openings:
- December 1 - 10 spots - 3-6 pm
- December 2 - 10 spots - 5-8 pm
- December 3 - 5 spots - 11:30-1:30 pm
- December 3 - 6 spots - 2-4 pm
Sara Rosenbaum
CRC Volunteer Manager
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UUFSD The Vote Campaign
UUFSD the Vote has a new campaign for the Georgia Senate runoff elections on January 5, 2021.
The first campaign we are doing will be letter writing with our partner organization voteforward.org. We have a budget for this campaign.
To join this campaign or to get more information on this campaign and future campaigns please email us at vote@uufsd.org.
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2020 Guest at Your Table
(GAYT) Donation Collection
Dear Beloved Community,
Beginning on Thanksgiving Day we will begin our annual tradition of collecting donations for Guest at Your Table. (GAYT)
I'm not sure if this congregation has ever donated to this, but it is a program from the UUSC that collects donations during the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas, to give to the current cause that UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) promotes each year. This is their website https://www.uusc.org/
In the past, congregations have received boxes in the mail from UUSC. At this link we have a template so that, this year, in the year of the pandemic, we are still able to honor this tradition. You should be able to print the box template and assemble it easily. The past tradition has been to keep this box on your table and each meal donate some dollars to it so that by the end of the year that collection can be given to the UUSC. What others have done in the past is to send your donation to UUFSD (please mark it a donation to UUSC) and then we, as a congregation, send the donation to UUSC.
The ways in which our congregations and families come together may look different, but the beloved tradition of Guest at Your Table is here and needs your support.
Please donate as generously as you can during this difficult time for many.
Blessings,
Rev Jo
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Dream Builders Update
Great news!!!! Last week the California Coastal Commission approved the UUFSD Master Plan. Earlier this year the City of Solana Beach approved the Master Plan by approving our Conditional Use Permit (CUP) per the Master Plan Documents. What this means is that final design and project planning can move forward. The Fellowship will be receiving a formal letter of approval from the Coastal Commission in the next few weeks that will include several conditions. The conditions are: Construction and Pollution Prevention Plan, Timing of Construction, Bird Nesting Survey and Raptor Nesting Survey. These conditions will be included in our work going forward.
Click here to read more about this exciting news!
Check the newsletter for more information in the coming weeks.
Dream Builders Committee – Chris Faller
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James and Courtney Huber. James is a business attorney that litigates in the courtroom and provides business advice on all matters, and Courtney stays home -- literally these days --with their daughter, Holland (age 6), and son Cannon (age 3). But prior to that was a high-flying executive for Gannett (aka USA Today and hundreds of local media sources) knocking her head right against that glass ceiling. The Hubers enjoy the beach, hikes, skiing, decorating and design; and personal healing and growth. In fact, they came to UUFSD in their search for spiritual growth. Welcome Hubers! |
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Julie and Andrew Fry. Both Frys are in the software business, Andrew as a software engineer and Julie as a developer at US Bank. They are the proud parents of two sons (Dylan, age8) and Austin (age 5). The family enjoys hiking, tennis, and other outdoor activities as well as playing games with the kids. They came to UUFSD for community involvement and personal connections. Welcome Frys!
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Scott Elliott and Stephanie Reed were members here over a decade ago but left for greener pastures in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. Now they are back and we are so happy to see them again. Stephanie is a nurse practitioner with the San Diego American Indian Health Center, and Scott works remotely for TCGplayer, where he coaches small businesses in the collectibles industry. Their eldest, Hannah, is taking this Covid year off from her film studies at Long Beach State, working in Seattle. Milo is a senior at the San Dieguito Academy and the youngest, Juno, a freshman. Hannah and Milo kept in touch with their UUFSD friends at Camp de Benneville Pines each summer as campers and then as counselors. Welcome Back Reed-Elliotts! |
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Memorial Tiles
Again we invite members to reserve tiles for themselves, spouses or partners, and children. Or to join with others to honor members past or present who have given much of themselves to UUFSD. Locations are available on AGAVE, BIRD, LOTUS, or SUN & CHALICE. The final wall (TREE OF LIFE) awaits more donations to the Memorial Fund and time in the schedule of artist Jerry Thiebolt.
Minimum donations of $300 per tile help amortize construction cost and pay for engraving and maintenance. Go to uufsd.org/Giving/Memorial Walkway to find more information plus policy and reservation forms. Or contact Barbara Blomgren at 858-453-7414 or bwblomgren@san.rr.com.
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Dear B&Gers,
Erilynn Heinrichsen and Kellen stopped by the Fellowship toward the end of the day on Monday, November 23rd, to do some work. Since they weren't able to do the items on the list, they opted to stick to trimming and weeding. There wasn't much trimming or weeding needed but a little here and there still adds up and is appreciated!
On Tuesday, November 24th, Ed Mlakar met Betsy Gilpin, Jim Hagan and Stu Anderson at the Fellowship.
Betsy planted nine succulent plants which greatly improves the area just across from the Sandy Hill office.
Jim trimmed the agave plants in front of Founders Hall and hauled many wheelbarrow loads to the dumpster.
Stu Anderson applied plaster to the Sandy Hill dry wall and will go back on Wednesday to mount the molding.
Ed and Jim will be on site Tuesday, December 1st to continue working on our task list.
Any volunteers will be welcome!
We still need to finish the following:
- Apply safety strips to the front steps (the strips are located in Founders Hall)
- Tape and Spackle the new drywall in the Sandy Hill office - Stu is working on it
- Cut and apply interior molding in the Sandy Hill office
- Caulk and prime coat around the new door jamb in the Sandy Hill office
- Power wash the amphitheater stage and steps
Thanks,
Ed Mlakar
Cell : (760) 805-4636
Covid precautions: Unlike our traditional work parties, we will not be serving lunch and we practice social distancing while wearing a mask.
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Our Building and Grounds Crew Hard at Work!
We are so grateful
for all you do!
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Caring for Mental Health
You are not alone. Mental wellness help is right here.
At the heart of NAMI San Diego’s mission is the sharing of information and striving to end the stigma associated with mental illness.
Support Groups
More than 30 free support groups and education activities occur online each month, there's people who care and people who share our mental health journey. Click here for calendar. https://namisandiego.org/calendar/
Answers
Immediate help
If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
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Monthly Call to Action for November
Urge your US Senators to support the designation of Juneteenth as a federally recognized holiday. A national acknowledgement of Juneteenth would demonstrate a willingness to confront the longstanding racism of our country with an eye towards progress.
Use this call script or one of your own: “Hi. I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP CODE] and am calling to urge Senator [NAME] to support legislation to make Juneteenth an official national holiday. Thank you.”
US Senators: Kamala Harris (202)224-3553/(619)239-3884; Dianne Feinstein (202)224-3841/(619)231-9712.
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News from the Mountain Top
Janet James, Camp de Benneville Pines Director
Dear Campers and Camp Supporters:
It has been a busy October and November. Camp is still quiet of campers. On the other hand, there have been visits to Camp by many inspectors: fire marshal, county engineers, USFS fire inspectors, USDA botanist, and our insurance adjustor. As you are aware, the El Dorado fire burned into the top part of Camp but did not destroy any cabins. We were so fortunate to have had the San Bernardino County fire crew save Camp. Now comes the rush before winter to prepare for water and mud flow from the mountain side down into Camp. Our goal is to divert the ash and mud flows coming off the mountain away from our structures. Time is not on our side.
Click here to see the personal letter from camp director Janet James about all of the activity both recent and to come.
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Calling All Bakers!
We are still delivering baked goods to the Safe Parking program.
UUFSD would like to bring some joy to the homeless while everyone is sheltering in place. On Monday we will deliver baked items to the homeless parking shelter.
If interested, please bake items (cookies, muffins, bread, brownies, etc) that can be individually wrapped. Just put them outside my front door (604 Santa Helena in Solana Beach) by 4:30pm on Monday and they will be delivered to very grateful people. If you would like a pickup, just call or txt 858-254-2008 and leave by your front door.
Let's provide help for people that are living in their cars.
A BIG thanks to all the bakers. Jewish Family Services and their clients who cannot do baking of their own are also very appreciative.
Kathy Faller and the Social Justice team
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Here's Your Good News for the Weekend
And Your Chuckle for the Weekend
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Other Items of Interest to UU's |
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A Pastoral Note to One-Person Households in a Time of Physical Distancing
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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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