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 New Minister

Reverend Ellie now has a UUFSD email for members to use when contacting her. You may reach her at revellie@uufsd.org.

If you would like to make an appointment with Rev. Ellie you can go to her personal calendar at https://calendly.com/revellie/30min.

WORSHIP

UUFSD Orientation Class

October 2nd, Core Area after Sunday Service

Are you new to UUFSD? If so, you should consider attending this class. It will explain how we organize/fund ourselves, our various activities, and how you can become a member. There is no obligation to become a member, but taking this class is a prerequisite.

Get your coffee and snacks and find me at the back of the core area. We will try to begin by 11:20. If you need childcare, please email membership@uufsd.org and it will be arranged. Hope to see you there. Betsy Gilpin

SOCIAL ACTION

UUFSD-the-Vote: Writing Postcards and Letters this Sunday, Oct 2

Encourage Voters to Vote in the November elections

UUFSD-the-Vote is sponsoring postcard and letter writing. Come to the core area after the Oct 2 service. This is the last day to pickup supplies and instructions for this project. See Ted Foster in the core area.

For more information email vote@uufsd.org

Last Chance for RE/SJA Shoe and Clothing Drive

Sunday, October 2nd

This Sunday and the following Tuesday are the final days for the shoe and clothing drive to benefit the Guatemalan families. What we need most are items for two 11 yr old boys and for two teenage girls-ages 16 and 17.

Please bring your items to the RE table or the office (Tue-Thu 9a-4p). We would appreciate any monetary donations and thank you all for your generosity!

More information here and and a list of needed items here. Questions? recommittee@uufsd.org

Robin Sales for SJA-Helping our Neighbors group

UU the Vote Guide to Pros and Cons of Ballot Propositions

Sunday, October 23rd, 11:30-12:30pm in Founders Hall

The League of Women Voters of North County San Diego will present Pros and Cons of Ballot Propositions  

The Pros and Cons forum provides a nonpartisan summary of the state and local ballot measures, including the current situation, what will change if the measures pass, who are the supporters and opponents, and the fiscal impact. 

FELLOWSHIP LIFE

De Benneville Pines -

Volunteers Welcome Oct 8th

Camp is preparing for winter, volunteers needed! Spend Oct 8 -10 (more dates available) in the mountains enjoying the fall season while helping camp prepare for winter. Camp has had a challenging couple of years and needs your support. Forest clearing, splitting fire wood, erosion control just to name a few activities. Cabins and food service will be available.

Contact Chris Faller 858.344.0227

Men's Informal Pizza and Discussion Group

Friday, October 7th at 11:30am

Men's informal discussion group at Round Table Pizza in Encinitas continues on October 7th at 11:30 and continuing every first Friday. Enjoy lunch special pizza/salad/beverage with fellow men in the congregation and anyone else that might be interested. Lively discussions about anything of interest; quite informal.

Contact John Drewe at sddrewe@gmail.com for more info and to get on reminder list. See you there!!!

Mark Your Calendars for October 15th Circle Dinner!

We have moved the first Circle Dinner from September to October 15, since many of the people who expressed interest were no longer available to attend in September. The new date is October 15 (followed by one on November 19). Dinners will feature a new group of people each month, so we can all get to know each other.

To sign up, please register at https://tinyurl.com/UUFSDCircleDinnerSignUp

If you might be willing to host one or more dinners, please also complete the host information form at https://tinyurl.com/UUFSDHostSignup

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Hebert (nancy.e.hebert@gmail.com)

2nd Monday Book Club

October 10th

6:30pm in Palmer Library

We will meet on Monday, October 10th at 6:30pm in the Palmer Library at UUFSD to discuss Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking has Undermined America (2009) by Barbara Ehrenreich

In this utterly original take on the American frame of mind, Barbara Ehrenreich traces the strange career of our sunny outlook from its origins as a marginal 19th-century healing technique to its enshrinement as a dominant, almost mandatory, cultural attitude.

Call or text Cathy Leach-Phillips with questions at 650 224-1974, or email bookclub@uufsd.org

For more information about upcoming Book Club gatherings click here.

Sacred Texts Discussion Group

Saturday, October 15th at 11:00am in Palmer Library

Our UUFSD Sacred Texts discussion group meets once a month to discuss a topic led by a member. We explore all types of spiritual texts and ideas. In the past we have discussed Judiasm, Christianity, and Islam. Antony Carter will lead a discussion of "Practical Polytheism" on October 15 at 11 AM in Palmer Library.

All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Rich at ridumac@yahoo.com.

Potion Class for Halloween

Saturday, October 29th

9:30-11:00am in the Kitchen/Core Area

Science Experiments for the Magically Minded!

Have you ever wanted to conjure up fantastic potions and bubbling brews like Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? You may think these things can only be learned in secret schools - but Dr. Flamingo's Witch Friends can teach you magic in the UUFSD Kitchen.

In fact, the UUFSD Kitchen has everything you need to learn and perform these amazing spells right now. With a little training from these Wizards and Witches, you will be able to create magical effects from ordinary everyday items - and gain powers you did not know you possessed.

And for those who want to explore deeper into these secrets, we'll also show you the science behind the magic, so you can learn why these strange and wonderful reactions occur.

The event is topped off with the Science of Ice Cream and Bat Cup Cakes.

Contact Louise Garrett at lovenlou@gmail.com with any questions.

Good News and Other Items of Interest

“There are souls in this world who have the gift of finding joy everywhere, and leaving it behind them when they go.” – Frederick William Faber

• John Cena Smashes Guinness World Record – Granting 650 Wishes for Sick Children
• Huge Gas Bubble is Circling the Only Massive Black Hole in Our Galaxy–at 1/3 the Speed of Light
• Revolutionary Jab that Could Repair Spinal Cord Injuries Developed by Scientists
• NASA Celebrates World First: Smashing a Spacecraft into an Asteroid to Practice Saving Humanity
• Youth Crime in the U.S. Has Plummeted 78% Since 1994, Which Counters the Usual Narrative

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