Coordinating San Diego's UU Congregations
Social Justice Action Alerts, Trainings, Music and More
Journey Towards Wholeness - Hear What Youth Have to Say About Microaggressions
This short (1:49) video created by POC youth in the KidsSpeak program says it all. Interested in Learning More About Microaggressions? To receive information about upcoming dates for 2-hour docent-led tours of the Museum of Man's "Race: Are We So Different?" exhibit including a workshop on microaggressions & implicit bias contact Jan Garbosky. View the video.
This short (1:49) video created by POC youth in the KidsSpeak program says it all. Interested in Learning More About Microaggressions? To receive information about upcoming dates for 2-hour docent-led tours of the Museum of Man's "Race: Are We So Different?" exhibit including a workshop on microaggressions & implicit bias contact Jan Garbosky. View the video.
Have Space or a Spare Room? Host a Social Justice Volunteer
The UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ) wants to partner with our members/friends to offer home stays to volunteers traveling to our border region for 1 week+. By providing housing, you will increase the accessibility of this volunteer opportunity to folks who otherwise might not be able to participate. If you're interested in hosting, contact First UU Church of San Diego Social Justice Coordinator Angela Fujii.
The UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ) wants to partner with our members/friends to offer home stays to volunteers traveling to our border region for 1 week+. By providing housing, you will increase the accessibility of this volunteer opportunity to folks who otherwise might not be able to participate. If you're interested in hosting, contact First UU Church of San Diego Social Justice Coordinator Angela Fujii.
Families Belong Together (FBT) Rally
Saturday, March 2nd, 12 pm
Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) in Calexico, CA
FBT and partners will host a peaceful rally outside of the IRDF in support of parents who are claiming asylum and attempting to be reunited with their children in the U.S. Gather in a demonstration of love and support, hear from speakers from different organizations, meet other activists and advocates who support immigrant justice. More info coming soon to https://www.facebook.com/fams2gether/.
Saturday, March 2nd, 12 pm
Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) in Calexico, CA
FBT and partners will host a peaceful rally outside of the IRDF in support of parents who are claiming asylum and attempting to be reunited with their children in the U.S. Gather in a demonstration of love and support, hear from speakers from different organizations, meet other activists and advocates who support immigrant justice. More info coming soon to https://www.facebook.com/fams2gether/.
Book Discussion: "How Democracies Die"
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at 10 am
First UU Church of San Diego - Hillcrest Campus - Library
Everyone is welcome to join a discussion of “How Democracies Die” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, two Harvard professors who disclose how elected officials undermine democracy to seize power. Formatted for Kindle, hardcover and paperback (320 pages); on Audible formatted for 8 hours and 24 minutes. Questions: contact Maureen McNair (619) 427-1769 or memcnair948@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at 10 am
First UU Church of San Diego - Hillcrest Campus - Library
Everyone is welcome to join a discussion of “How Democracies Die” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, two Harvard professors who disclose how elected officials undermine democracy to seize power. Formatted for Kindle, hardcover and paperback (320 pages); on Audible formatted for 8 hours and 24 minutes. Questions: contact Maureen McNair (619) 427-1769 or memcnair948@gmail.com.
Police Citizen Training The Art of Inclusive Communication
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 from 10am-2pm
First UU Church of San Diego - South Bay campus
Participants will explore how respectful communication can address difficult comments from others that might be considered racist, sexist, ageist, homophobic or in other ways derogatory to others. Participants learn to acknowledge their cultural differences and, more importantly, to learn how to find common ground and gain the needed communication skills to move forward. Building upon their shared humanity enables participants to create more effective teams in a respectful, inclusive environment. To register contact Karla (619) 398-4446.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 from 10am-2pm
First UU Church of San Diego - South Bay campus
Participants will explore how respectful communication can address difficult comments from others that might be considered racist, sexist, ageist, homophobic or in other ways derogatory to others. Participants learn to acknowledge their cultural differences and, more importantly, to learn how to find common ground and gain the needed communication skills to move forward. Building upon their shared humanity enables participants to create more effective teams in a respectful, inclusive environment. To register contact Karla (619) 398-4446.
2019 San Diego Cluster Con and Variety Show
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at 7 pm
First UU Church of San Diego - Hillcrest in the Meeting House.
Summit UU Fellowship and First UU are combining forces to hold a Variety Show featuring youth ages 14-18 from all around the San Diego cluster. The purpose of the show is to raise money to send our youth to General Assembly in Spokane in June 2019! Tickets will be on sale at Hillcrest and South Bay beginning Sunday, February 10, suggested donation of $10. Hope to see you at the show!
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at 7 pm
First UU Church of San Diego - Hillcrest in the Meeting House.
Summit UU Fellowship and First UU are combining forces to hold a Variety Show featuring youth ages 14-18 from all around the San Diego cluster. The purpose of the show is to raise money to send our youth to General Assembly in Spokane in June 2019! Tickets will be on sale at Hillcrest and South Bay beginning Sunday, February 10, suggested donation of $10. Hope to see you at the show!
Volunteer at the San Diego Food Bank
Thursday, March 7th, 2018 from 6-8pm
San Diego Food Bank
Our UUFSD Food Bank Volunteer Night is always the first Thursday of each month from 6-8pm. Anyone 11 years and older can help! Mostly we just put food in boxes on an assembly line or bag fresh produce – really easy, no lifting, no bending required, and great camaraderie. In Feb we bagged 9,500 lbs. of potatoes and apples – in just 2 hours! – Wow! The San Diego Food Bank distributes more than 20 million pounds of food annually to individuals, families, and a network of nonprofit organizations that work to alleviate hunger throughout San Diego county. They need our help! PLUS it’s fun! For more information and to register for the 1st time, you MUST contact Sara Ohara for the special UUFSD Group code: sara@saraohara.com.
Thursday, March 7th, 2018 from 6-8pm
San Diego Food Bank
Our UUFSD Food Bank Volunteer Night is always the first Thursday of each month from 6-8pm. Anyone 11 years and older can help! Mostly we just put food in boxes on an assembly line or bag fresh produce – really easy, no lifting, no bending required, and great camaraderie. In Feb we bagged 9,500 lbs. of potatoes and apples – in just 2 hours! – Wow! The San Diego Food Bank distributes more than 20 million pounds of food annually to individuals, families, and a network of nonprofit organizations that work to alleviate hunger throughout San Diego county. They need our help! PLUS it’s fun! For more information and to register for the 1st time, you MUST contact Sara Ohara for the special UUFSD Group code: sara@saraohara.com.
Hashtag to Headlines: How the Gaza Great March of Return Challenged the World
Saturday, March 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm
First UU Church of San Diego Hillcrest Campus - Bard Hall
A speaking tour event featuring Ahmed Abu Artema, Palestinian writer, refugee, father of four and advocate for nonviolence. Ahmed will share his experience with the Great March of Return, his views on the future of nonviolent actions in Palestine, and his vision for a just and lasting peace. He will be joined by Jehad Abusalim, Chicago-based scholar and program associate for the American Friends Service Committee’s Gaza Unlocked campaign, which calls for an end to Israel’s military blockade on Gaza. Co-sponsored by First UU’s Palestine-Israel Justice group and other organizations.
Saturday, March 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm
First UU Church of San Diego Hillcrest Campus - Bard Hall
A speaking tour event featuring Ahmed Abu Artema, Palestinian writer, refugee, father of four and advocate for nonviolence. Ahmed will share his experience with the Great March of Return, his views on the future of nonviolent actions in Palestine, and his vision for a just and lasting peace. He will be joined by Jehad Abusalim, Chicago-based scholar and program associate for the American Friends Service Committee’s Gaza Unlocked campaign, which calls for an end to Israel’s military blockade on Gaza. Co-sponsored by First UU’s Palestine-Israel Justice group and other organizations.
LGBTQ+ Training by South Bay Pride
Monday, March 11th, 2019 from 7-9:30 pm
First United Methodist Church Rec Center - 1200 East H St. San Diego, CA 91910
Training includes lecture and activities followed by a Q&A session covering the basics of LGBTQ+ identities, terminology and concepts while exploring issues relevant to the oppression and discrimination that LGBTQ+ people experience. It is modeled after the Safe Zones at SDSU training. Cost is $20 - refreshments, certificate of completion and SB Pride shirt included. Limited seats available. RSVP to First UU Church of San Diego Social Justice Coordinator Angela Fujii.
Monday, March 11th, 2019 from 7-9:30 pm
First United Methodist Church Rec Center - 1200 East H St. San Diego, CA 91910
Training includes lecture and activities followed by a Q&A session covering the basics of LGBTQ+ identities, terminology and concepts while exploring issues relevant to the oppression and discrimination that LGBTQ+ people experience. It is modeled after the Safe Zones at SDSU training. Cost is $20 - refreshments, certificate of completion and SB Pride shirt included. Limited seats available. RSVP to First UU Church of San Diego Social Justice Coordinator Angela Fujii.
California Youth Climate Strike: San Diego
Friday, March 15th, 10am-2pm
Chula Vista City Hall - 276 4th Ave., Chula Vista, 91910
Join San Diego youth as they strike for the Green New Deal and other necessary actions to solve the climate crisis. From the Facebook event: “We are running out of time, and we won’t be silent any longer. We, the youth of America, are striking because our present and future on this planet are at stake. And we are determined to do something about it.” RSVP to attend.
Friday, March 15th, 10am-2pm
Chula Vista City Hall - 276 4th Ave., Chula Vista, 91910
Join San Diego youth as they strike for the Green New Deal and other necessary actions to solve the climate crisis. From the Facebook event: “We are running out of time, and we won’t be silent any longer. We, the youth of America, are striking because our present and future on this planet are at stake. And we are determined to do something about it.” RSVP to attend.
Understanding the End-of-Life Option Act
Saturday, March 16th at 5:30 pm
First UU Church of San Diego, Hillcrest Campus in the Common Room.
Dynamic UUs presents an in-depth discussion by an expert of the recent California End-of-Life Option Act (EOLOA). In addition to the legalities, two church members will recount their experiences with how it works. Also to be covered are the holes left in the law (e.g., in cases of dementia). The presentation will be preceded by a potluck dinner. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 per person to cover drinks, tableware, appetizers, etc. Everyone is welcome, but there is limited seating, so please RSVP to ATDiamond@aol.com.
Saturday, March 16th at 5:30 pm
First UU Church of San Diego, Hillcrest Campus in the Common Room.
Dynamic UUs presents an in-depth discussion by an expert of the recent California End-of-Life Option Act (EOLOA). In addition to the legalities, two church members will recount their experiences with how it works. Also to be covered are the holes left in the law (e.g., in cases of dementia). The presentation will be preceded by a potluck dinner. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 per person to cover drinks, tableware, appetizers, etc. Everyone is welcome, but there is limited seating, so please RSVP to ATDiamond@aol.com.
Pacific Southwest District Assembly “From the Ground Up: The Power of Our PSWD Communities.”
April 26-28, 2019
Long Beach, CA.
District Assembly is a meeting of the 50 churches that make up the Pacific Southwest District. This year’s theme speaker is Donald Milton III, director of music at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, the largest UU congregation in the Southeast. He will lead the keynote presentation entitled “Upcycling Church Music for Deeper Engagement.” Details and registration.
April 26-28, 2019
Long Beach, CA.
District Assembly is a meeting of the 50 churches that make up the Pacific Southwest District. This year’s theme speaker is Donald Milton III, director of music at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, the largest UU congregation in the Southeast. He will lead the keynote presentation entitled “Upcycling Church Music for Deeper Engagement.” Details and registration.
UUA General Assembly “The Power of We”
June 19-23, 2019
Spokane, Washington
In a time of great challenge and heartbreak in our world, what does our faith demand from us? At this year’s General Assembly we will explore the power, possibility, purpose, struggle and joy of finding the path forward together as Unitarian Universalists. Attendees will leave inspired, with the tools needed to carry on the work into their own congregations and communities. Join us as we work for collective liberation inside and outside our faith. General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to send voting delegates. Delegates may Details and registration.
June 19-23, 2019
Spokane, Washington
In a time of great challenge and heartbreak in our world, what does our faith demand from us? At this year’s General Assembly we will explore the power, possibility, purpose, struggle and joy of finding the path forward together as Unitarian Universalists. Attendees will leave inspired, with the tools needed to carry on the work into their own congregations and communities. Join us as we work for collective liberation inside and outside our faith. General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to send voting delegates. Delegates may Details and registration.
SUUN BlogLove Knows No Borders
Not only is this a truth in the reality of people’s lives and experience today – it has always been a truth – we’ve been loving beyond and across barriers and borders since we knew we could love. Love Knows No Borders was also a campaign, organized by the American Friends Services Committee to draw attention to what has been happening to migrant families, to people living in dangerous circumstances and crippling poverty who walked for weeks to our border, to seek asylum, to try for a better life for themselves and their present and future children. In spite of the horrible treatment our government has imposed on families already living in this country, the caravan of people came in hope. And though I was recently back from part 1 of my sabbatical, I knew I needed to participate. Read more.
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