Music and arts—in their infinite variety and forms—have long been close to the hearts of Unitarian Universalists for their ability to express the depths of human emotion and spiritual connection.

We are happy to say that arts of all media play a significant role in the life of all our San Diego County UU congregations.

You are cordially welcomed to attend the concerts, art workshops and other special events offered at many of our churches and fellowships. Keep abreast of these activities by visiting the in the web site of each UU church in San Diego.

Of course, if you are an artist of any expression—musician, painter, sculptor, graphic designer, photographer, actor, singer, dancer, clown, comedian, magician, juggler, unicyclist—we hope you will consider sharing your gifts. This page outlines some of the opportunities that currently exist. Please contact those listed below to get involved, or to suggest a new and exciting arts possibility.

First UU Church’s music program includes an adult choir, two children’s choirs (ages 4-8 and 9-14), and the Joyful Noise instrumental/vocal ensemble. Each group contributes regularly to our two Sunday morning worship services (9 a.m. and 11 a.m.), where music plays a significant role.

Additionally, the adult choir presents two major choral works each year: a Service of Music in December and a performance in May, as part of the First UU Concert Series.

The program is guided by Ken Herman, our Church Organist and Director of Music, in cooperation with Adult Choir Director Dan Ratelle, Children & Youth Choir Director Andrea Newall, and the Music Committee.

About Our Concert Series:
Since 1978, the Music Committee of First UU Church has sponsored the Concert Series as an extension of cultural outreach to the community. We present monthly concerts from September to June, featuring a wide variety of musical traditions and styles in a chamber music setting.

Unitarian Universalists believe in a Living Tradition that includes the “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures.” It is the Music Committee's firm conviction that the lively arts open us to that mystery and wonder.

THE PALOMAR UUF CHOIR meets each Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Dawson Auditorium to learn songs for Sunday Service performances. Kimberly Breault is the Choir Director. If you like to sing and can read music, please come join the choir.

Caroline Celia is the Musical Coordinator. Caroline has been involved in music all her life. She taught vocal music grades 4-12 in Imperial Schools and has taught private piano and voice lessons for many, many years.

As Musical Coordinator, Caroline is all music things at Palomar UU Fellowship in Vista.

Music is an important part of our Sunday service, with plenty of singing by the congregation and our choir. A typical service includes a prelude, two hymns and a postlude. Instrumental soloists frequently perform at our services, sharing their talent on the piano, banjo, guitar, flute and other instruments.

The choir welcomes experienced singers and novices alike. If you love to sing and can make a commitment to come for rehearsals and be present when the choir sings—the choir would love to have you join them. Come to any of the Thursday evening rehearsals from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. As of August 15th, you can to talk with our new Music Director, Christine Lehman. The choir has about 30 members, some of whom are long-time members and others who are newcomers.