Under the Umbrella

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.

Contacting Our Minister

Reverend Ellie's email: RevEllie@uufsd.org.

To make an appointment: calendly.com/revellie

Please remember, Rev. Ellie does not use an "@gmail" email account. These are phishing emails attempting to obtain your personal info. Do not respond to them. Report them to your email host or delete them.

FROM THE BOARD

Sunday, June 4, 2023

UUFSD Board Meeting, 11:15am - 1:15pm, Palmer Library

 All are welcome to attend and observe.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Annual Congregational Meeting, 11:15am - 12:45pm, Founders' Hall

Our annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, June 11th, 2023, immediately following our service. We will meet in Founders’ Hall.

The meeting will be available to those on Zoom via the same link as the service. Voting Members attending virtually will be able to fully participate in the meeting providing their

cameras are on so their identify can be confirmed.

Our By-Laws require that we announce any business that will be transacted at least ten days ahead of time. Accordingly, please be advised that we will be voting on the items of business as noted below. The first three items are election slates proposed by our Nominating Committee, and we sincerely thank them for their excellent work in developing these nominations. However, per our By-Laws, nominations for these positions shall be closed only after an opportunity has been given to Voting Members at the Annual Meeting to make further nominations, each with the nominee's prior consent.

Items of Business Requiring a Vote

1. Candidate Slate for Board of Directors (3-year Terms begin July 1, 2023)

Julia Darling

Pamela Parker

2. Officers (Term is July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)

Mary Anne Trause - President

Andi MacLeod   - Vice President

3. Nominating Committee (2-year Terms begin July 1, 2023)

Greg Brown

Alisa Guralnick

Angie Knappenberger

4. Annual 2023-2024 Budget

Please see these links to review the budget the Board of Directors will be presenting for your approval for the Fiscal year 2023-2024.

• UUFSD FY 23-24 Budget Synopsis
• UUFSD FY 23-24 Budget Detail and Comparison to FY 22-23

5. Grants from the Endowment Fund

The Board of Directors has approved the following grants based on the recommendations submitted by the Planned Giving Committee and presents them for congregational

approval.

a) $1,625 for a new drinking fountain/plumbing/concrete pad by the kitchen, requested by Jon Luft

b) $2,000 for wood staining/painting of Founders' Hall, requested by Betsy Gilpin and Ed Mlakar

c) $150 for the Yidiz family who was displaced by the earthquake in Turkey, requested by Guliz Kuruoglu and Irv Himmelblau on behalf of SJA

d) $500 to the Board of Directors from the Restricted Music Fund to use as it sees fit on the Music program at UUFSD

6. Proposed By-Laws Changes

The Planned Giving Committee is recommending several changes to Article XI: Endowment Fund of our By-Laws. The Board of Directors has reviewed and approves of these changes and now presents them to the membership for adoption. To view the proposed changes, click here. To read the explanation from the Planned Giving Committee for these changes, click here.

We very much look forward to seeing you at this important meeting. In addition to the above business items, we will have some exciting updates. Your attendance is important as a quorum is required.

As always, we encourage you to reach out to us with any comments and concerns you may have.

In Fellowship, 

Your 2022-2023 Board of Directors (board@uufsd.org):



Angie Knappenberger, President

Mary Anne Trause, Vice President

Livia Walsh, Secretary 

Louise Lin Garrett

Liora Kian-Gutierrez

Cathy Leach-Phillips

Andi MacLeod

FELLOWSHIP LIFE

UUFSD Art Club

Sunday, June 4, 2023, 12:00 - 2:00pm, Founders' Hall

Join UUFSD Art Club on the first Sunday of the month in Founders’ Hall, from noon to 12:00 pm. During this time we hold space for each other to work on our own projects: drawing, painting, collage, textiles, print making jewelry making, etc. Bring your own materials and enjoy the creative camaraderie. All ages welcome. Light snacks provided. Contact Alice Brzovic at alicebrzovic@gmail.com.

Single Line Drawing by Greg Brown

Picnic at San Dieguito County Park

1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014

Sunday, June 4, 2023, After the Service

All are welcome, especially families, for a picnic lunch and old fashioned games for kids. Please RSVP to Christie Turner (christieturner@gmail.com) so that we know how much food to provide. On Sunday June 4 after the Service.

We will be in the lower park, Area 6; the entrance is off of El Camino Real.

The Pleasures of Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:00am - 2:00pm, Founders' Hall

Harry Griswold is continuing to resurrect his poetry-writing workshop which met a long time on our campus before the pandemic. New, interested writers are welcome regardless of experience. We will pursue contemporary American-style poetry, rather than classic rhyming style. What’s important are well-chosen details and sincerely-conveyed feelings.

The next Tuesday meeting date in Palmer Library will be June 6, from 11:00am until no later than 2:00pm. At the meeting Harry will provide instruction and time for writing. In the week following each meeting Harry oversees an email exchange of poems and helpful critiques by all participants. For more details or questions please contact Harry at griswold@san.rr.com.

2nd Monday Book Club

Monday, June 12, 2023, 6:30 - 8:15pm, Founders' Hall

Our next selection for discussion is The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures (1997, non-fiction) by Anne Fadiman. It examines a Hmong family from Laos with a child with epilepsy, and their cultural, linguistic, and medical struggles with the American healthcare system.

Many of you have encountered this book; reread it and come to discuss your insights on it at 6:30pm on Monday, June 12th here at UUFSD in the Palmer Library.

Questions? Email bookclub@uufsd.org or call/text Cathy Leach-Phillips at 650-224-1974.

Summer Circle Dinners

Saturdays, June 24, July 29, and August 26, 2023

Some of you have expressed interest in continuing Circle Dinners over the summer, but to do that we need hosts! The summer dates are planned for June 24, July 29, and August 26. If you would like to host a dinner, please email nancy.e.hebert@gmail.com. Thanks!

School Supply Drive

Sundays, June - July 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Core Area

We are partnering with another organization this year to collect school supplies during the months of June and July. We will collect the supplies and give them to a Women's Club that lets the teachers in the area know that students in need can receive a backpack full of supplies from the Club.

There should be retail sales during July that you can take advantage of. So, please bring school supplies to UUFSD to a table in the Core Area each Sunday during June and July. Thank you. Contact Betsy Gilpin at betsygilpin01@gmail.com.

Be A Candle of Care

Pastoral Care is a core component of our beloved community as it strengthens the meaning and experience of community. Every caring action is a compassionate action. We can all participate in caring for our community through a variety of compassionate actions. Here are some ways you can be a “Candle of Care”:

• Offering to bring food to someone in need
• Send a “caring card”
• Visit someone who is experiencing a challenging time
• Make a phone call to express your care
• Offer transportation to Sunday services or for essential appointments (e.g. medical)
• Give a hug (when appropriate)

The Pastoral Care Committee invites UUFSD members and friends to consider joining our new Elder Companions Team. With support from the Pastoral Care committee members, the Companion Team member offers compassionate support and companionship; help with transportation to essential services, including Sunday services and other events at UUFSD; and connection to resources for elders in the larger community.

If you would like to participate in UUFSD’s Pastoral Care program please contact pastoralcare@uufsd.org

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Gun Violence Prevention Wear Orange Rally

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00 - 11:00am, Encinitas

Number of Mass Shootings through May 16, 2023: 235

Number of Killed: 293

Number of Injured: 958

June is Gun Violence Prevention Month. The Social Justice in Action Committee invites members and friends of UUFSD to participate in the California North County San Diego Wear Orange Rally. The rally will take place at the Cardiff Kook statue on South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas (Cardiff), on Saturday, June 3, at 10:00am. Contact socialjustice@uufsd.org

Chicken Soup for the CRC Food Pantry

Donations Collected, Sundays, June 4 and 11, 2023, Core Area

For three weeks in a row, there has been no chicken soup at the CRC food pantry. I'm sure most of you have a can of it in your pantry. It often is the only thing that hits the spot when you are feeling off. So please dig it out and bring it on Sunday the next two weeks, June 4, and June 11, 2023. It will be collected in the Core Area. And it will be much appreciated. Contact Betsy Gilpin at betsygilpin01@gmail.com

FELLOWSHIP BUSINESS

Job Openings at UUFSD

Director of Religious Exploration and Fellowship

UUFSD is seeking a new DRE! If you know of anyone who may meet the qualifications and be interested in this 20 hour/week, part-time position, please encourage them to visit our job description page at https://uufsd.org/about-us/job-opportunities/.

Child Care Worker

UUFSD is seeking a Child Care Provider, primarily on Sunday mornings with occasional additional hours. $18/hour. If you know of someone who might be interested in this position, please have them visit our website for more information: https://uufsd.org/about-us/job-opportunities/. 

Contact Susan Hahm at jobs@uufsd.org.

Adopt a Piano

UUFSD owns a Roland electronic piano that needs some lovely member or friend to adopt it. It is rarely used and currently stored in the Admin Building which is about to undergo a major renovation. Instead of being put in storage, it would like to come home with you and be played more often. It is free if you move it. Contact Denise Clark in the office before June 8, 2023 if you are interested at office@uufsd.org or 858-755-9225.

Upcoming Newsletter Publication Submission

Deadline Change

Please be advised that the publication submission deadline for the Friday, June 16, 2023 Under the Umbrella newsletter will be Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10:30am.

Please contact Denise Clark if you have any questions at office@uufsd.org or call 858-755-9225. Thank you!

Thank You Auction Donors!

Thank you to all our 50 members who donated time and treasure to our 2023 Auction, along with the following business donors:

Camp de Benneville Pines

Solana Salons

Barrio Glass Works

Wave Waterpark

UCSD Art Power

UCSD Triton Performance

Off Track Gallery

Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant

Tony Jacal Mexican Restaurant

Fidel's Little Mexican Restaurant

Trader Joe's Market

Ki's Restaurant

We're Moving and We Need Boxes!

Well, Rev. Ellie and I are. The renovation of the administration building will begin soon, and we are preparing for our relocation here on campus. We need sturdy and clean cardboard boxes and/or plastic bins (with lids) for packing. Please drop them off here at the office or, if you live close by, please let me know and we'll work out a day/time when I can pick them up. Contact Denise Clark at office@uufsd.org or call the office at 858-755-9225. Thank you!

Good News and Other Items of Interest

“Diversity is the magic. It is the first manifestation, the first beginning of the differentiation of a thing and of simple identity. The greater the diversity, the greater the perfection.” – Thomas Berry

• Newborn Calf Leads Mother Cow to Greet Stranger Who Helped Them Reunite (WATCH)
• Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free, Increasing Hiker Safety
• New Indoor Farm in Downtown Compton Grows 4.5 Million Pounds of Affordable Greens in One Year

A letter from Rev. Tania Y Márquez

On Behalf of UUA President nominee, Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt

The next UUA Presidential election will take place during the UUA General Assembly (June 21-25, 2023). And Rev. Betancourt is hoping that your congregation will engage in the process. While Rev. Betancourt is running without opposition, she is determined to reach out to every UUA congregation because “the democratic process at the heart of our tradition is not simply about the vote - it is also about the engagement and conversations that precede that vote.”

We hope that your congregation will get to know Rev. Betancourt and her priorities. You’re invited to attend a Presidential Forum on June 3 either online or on location.

We also hope that your congregation delegates will attend the General Assembly and participate in the election - either in person or virtually. Please see Rev. Betancourt’s delegate guide - a great resource for congregations making decisions about General Assembly participation.

But, most importantly, we hope that you will feel a sense of care and connection with the larger UU world - Rev. Betancourt is committed to strengthening these bonds during her campaign, and in the years ahead.

I’m personally available to you to answer questions about the upcoming election and to connect you with Rev. Dr. Betancourt’s campaign, so please feel free to reach out to me at any time at revtaniamarquez@gmail.com

"Songs of Liberation" Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community Choir of San Diego

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 7:30 - 9:00pm

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego

Treat yourself to an evening of uplifting songs from the African American choral tradition, including traditional and contemporary gospel, Negro spirituals, anthems, and oratorios. Under the direction of Ken Anderson, the MLK Choir raises funds for educational grants for local college-bound students.

The Choir will be joined by Marshall Voit, music director at First UU San Diego, opening the concert with protest music classics, original compositions, and social justice songs. Registration required. Get your free tickets here.

UUA General Assembly

Pittsburgh, PA, June 21 - 25, 2023

General Assembly (GA) for UUA will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from June 21-25, 2023. UUFSD is allowed 4 delegates to GA. Attendance can be either in-person or virtual. If you are interested in being a delegate from UUFSD to GA, please contact office@uufsd.org. Subsidies to help with the registration cost are possible if cost is prohibitive. For more information about General Assembly click here: General Assembly Registration | General Assembly | UUA.org

Pine Con Board Game Retreat

Camp de Benneville Pines, October 20 - 22, 2023

This is PineCon, a tabletop gaming retreat at our beloved UU camp. This year will be our sixth year holding this event, and every year it gets better.

Highlights include:



• Board Games and Role-Playing games all weekend long. Join one of our scheduled games, or start or join one of the many ad hoc games in the Lodge
• At least one session of Archery
• 6 meals including Friday dinner, 3 meals on Saturday, Sunday breakfast and sack lunch
• Stay in one of Camp de Benneville's cabins
• Enjoy gaming in the mountains!

For more information and to sign up, please visit our website at http://pinecon.org/

Want to Learn More About

What's Happening at the Fellowship?

Visit our website at uufsd.org.

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Watch your email inbox for our weekly "Stay Connected" update. It arrives on Saturday mornings.

Our Dialogue Quarterly Magazine is available in both digital and print form.

You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/uufsd.

Note: those who use the Le Port School parking lot on Sundays: the gate code is 152