On Tuesday night I, like probably many of you, was out of power for several hours. As it was right before bedtime I had all my usual routines disrupted. I couldn’t read, watch TV, listen to audiobooks, or other things I use to lull myself to sleep. Having no distractions I was left with just … Continue reading Friday News – July 24, 2026

When I came to First UU on September 7, 2025 I was unaware of how my life would be changed. But when are we ever aware of how a calling or a job can change us? I was in student mode, trying to learn and apply my learning and hoping to do a job worthy … Continue reading Friday News – July 17, 2026

Happy Friday! One of the questions I received in last Sunday’s question box service was about our seeming unwillingness here to celebrate the 4th of July. In my response I admitted to some real ambivalence about how to do that in these times

*Happy Fourth of July!* Happy Friday! And happy summer! Though the heat has been oppressive, I hope you have been able to find some freedom during these more low-key months. I am beginning my fourth year of ministry with you (can you believe it?) and I am so happy about that! I do get questions … Continue reading Friday News – July 3, 2026

What better way to bring in the summer than “Play”? This week, I hope you will come to not only hear us talk about play, but to play yourself in various ways as we dedicate the SYC playground. We will serve lunch and our Board of Trustees will be scooping out ice cream as we … Continue reading Friday News – June 26, 2026

Today is Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery. It celebrates the day in 1865 when the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas began. Mind you, this was 900 days after Abraham Lincoln delivered the final Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and 71 days after Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union. Slavery had … Continue reading Friday News – Juneteenth 2026

We are so grateful for a wonderful Annual Meeting. Thank you to all those who attended and engaged with the governance of our community. It’s not too late to vote – members should have received their ballots on Sunday, June 7. If you are a member who did not receive a ballot, please check your spam … Continue reading Friday News – June 12, 2026

I hope you all have had an opportunity to get out and enjoy the sunshine this week! I’m looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday for our annual meeting after the 10:00 service. (I hear a rumor that there may be cake!) Participating in the business of the congregation allows each of us … Continue reading Friday News – June 5, 2026

Please join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting! June 7, after the 10 a.m. service in the Worship Center and online. This is an excellent opportunity to elect new leadership to our Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee, discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget, and learn about key initiatives for the year ahead. Your voice … Continue reading Friday News – May 29, 2026

Reminder: Summer Schedule Change! Worship Service begins at 10am from May 24 until September 6 This week has brought yet another horrific act of violence in the name of religion: the attack upon the Islamic Center of San Diego. Why the simple practice of living one’s faith in community would provoke someone to kill three … Continue reading Friday News – May 22, 2026