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.

FELLOWSHIP LIFE

Path to Membership

Sunday, May 14, 2023, 11:15am, Core Area

On Sunday, May 14, following the service, there will be a newcomer meet-up in the Core Area. This is your chance to meet with other Fellowship members to ask questions and find out what activities UUFSD offers.

On Sunday, May 28th, we will hold a UUFSD Orientation Class, again following the service in the Core Area. This class is essential for those interested in becoming members. We will introduce ourselves, explain how we run the Fellowship, a little bit about our history and what a financial pledge is.

On Sunday, June 25th, we will welcome new members into UUFSD during the Sunday service.

We hope you are ready to participate in this path to membership. Contact Betsy Gilpin with any questions at betsygilpin01@gmail.com.

Spring "Treat Yourself!" Auction

Online Bidding Starts Monday, May 15, 2023

Final Bidding Sunday, May 21, 2023, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Core Area

The yearly UUFSD Auction is going to start on Monday, May 15. Final bidding will be on Sunday, May 21, and will be done on paper ballots, so come prepared with your best final offer. We have 72+ items for sale and hope to raise $15,000 for the Fellowship.

As in prior years, many items are for sale without any bidding at all, using the Buy-It-Now option. Even items with bidding usually have a Buy-It-Now price. Therefore, many of the items will be sold online before Sunday, so please check the website early in the week to make your bids. If you prefer that Rich bid for you, please send him an email with your not-to-exceed bid for each item (Rich will always just bid the current lowest minimum and keep bidding until your bid has reached your maximum). Contact Rich Macdonald at ridumac@yahoo.com.

You can preview the items today by going to https://UUFSD.org/auction. Please register early as a bidder so you are ready when bidding starts on Monday.

Thank you for your support!

The Auction Team

Upcoming Discussions of Article II

If the buzz about Article II is intriguing you, here are some discussions you can join.

The UUA has posted proposed changes and comments surrounding Article II revisions online and they can be reviewed here. These will be discussed in public virtual meetings on Thursday, May 18th at 4:00pm, and Sunday, May 21st at 1:00pm.

In addition, General Assembly, the UU's Annual Meeting, will be held in Pittsburgh with virtual access from June 21 - 25, 2023. Many discussions of Article II will occur.

There's some talk about watching parts of GA together from the Fellowship. If you'd like to be part of any of these, email Mary Anne Trause at trause@comcast.net for more information.

Sacred Text Discussion Group

Saturday, May 20, 2023, 11:00am - 12:30pm, Palmer Library

The monthly discussion on Saturday May 20 at 11:00am will be hosted by Rich Macdonald live in Palmer Library. The topic is "Love or Compassion?". We will explore the prevalence and intent of Love/Compassion in various religions, and discuss what that concept means to us as UUs. There is an ongoing debate among UUs in the rewrite of our Article II -- should Love really be at the center of our values, or should it be Compassion?

Contact Rich Macdonald at ridumac@yahoo.com to get on the mailing list for reminders and the Zoom info.

UUFSD at the Solana Beach Fiesta del Sol

Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:00am - 10:00pm and Sunday, May 21, 2023, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Fletcher Cove Beach Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave

Great News! UUFSD will staff our first booth ever at the 42nd annual Solana Beach Fiesta del Sol celebration on May 20 and 21, and it should be fun. 100K folks from all over San Diego county visit the Fiesta each year, and we're looking forward to giving booth visitors a chance to learn about UUFSD and what we offer. We’ll offer crafts to the young people of all ages.

Join in the fun as a volunteer! Contact Liora Kian-Gutierrez at liorauufsd@gmail.com. Visit our table in the Core Area after the service on May 14, or contact Andi MacLeod at andi.macleod@gmail.com. 

2nd Monday Book Club

Monday, June 2, 2023, 6:30 - 8:15pm, Palmer Library

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.

Welcome to the second C.C.C.C.C. (Communications Committee Cartoon Caption Competition). We are accepting entries for captions that capture the essence of this cartoon. The deadline for submittals is Monday, June 12, 2023. The winning caption will be printed in the July Quarterly Magazine and the UUFSD Newsletter. Please send your captions to: communications@uufsd.org

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

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.

Good News and Other Items of Interest

"Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life." - James Cromwell

• Just a Handful of Walnuts 3x Weekly Boosts Attention and Brain Growth in Adolescents, Especially Those With ADHD
• What You Should and Shouldn’t Be Doing With Your Elderly Dog – It’s National Pet Week
• Black Holes Chew Up Wayward Stars Like Messy Toddlers–Taking a Few Bites Before Flinging Leftovers Across the Galaxy

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 (May 20 and 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

All-Church Camp Invitation from First Church

Camp de Benneville Pines, June 2 - 4, 2023

Hello Regional Colleagues,

Each year, Chalice & 1^st UU team up to host an All-Church Camp at Camp de Beneville Pines. This year, Camp will be June 2nd - 4th, and we'd like to extend an invitation to all the congregations in the region to join us. We'll take care of all the planning, preparation, and any costs other than individual registrations. More info and the registration form can be found here: https://www.firstuusandiego.org/all-church-camp.html

I'm aware that this has been a challenging time and that many congregations are struggling to find the funds and enough participants to provide meaningful programming. In addition to Camp, we host a monthly Adult RE Series on that that is 100% on Zoom, and a monthly UU Seniors group that is also available to attend via Zoom. Feel free to tap into any/all of our programs if you find them helpful in supplementing your individual congregation's programs.  

Please let me know if you have any questions. Tony Bianca, tony@firstuusandiego.org 

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

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