Winter Solstice The winter solstice is almost upon us, the point in the year when one of Earth’s poles is tilted farthest away from the Sun. In our hemisphere, it usually occurs around December 21, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. After the solstice, daylight gradually increases, symbolizing the “Return of … Continue reading Climate Conversation
TIAS is flush with sugar for families receiving food boxes, thanks to you! We received 15 boxes or bags just last Sunday alone. In addition to others donated earlier in the month! UUFSD agreed to supply enough sugar for monthly distribution. We need about 21 boxes or bags per month (each 2 to 5 pounds). … Continue reading TIAS Donations
Desert Camping at Agua Caliente Park located west of Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Arriving Friday February 27 and leaving Sunday March 1st. Two nights to relax, hike, and star gazing. The park has three natural mineral pools to enjoy. Hikers can explore miles of trails that wind through the park’s canyons and up its … Continue reading Camping Club – Desert – Agua Caliente Feb 27 to March 1st, 20268, 2026
JAN. 18, 2026 Sunday Potluck: Plant-Based Planet-Friendly Let’s ALL participate to help our planet. Invite family/friends to participate! Please all bring a healthy plant-based dish to share. If you don’t cook: salads & fruit plates are welcome! Plant-Based Vegan: no animal products. Vegetarian: includes dairy/eggs. Place dairy/egg/cheese on the side. Label your dish: spicy/nuts/gluten free; … Continue reading Potluck: Plant-Based Planet-Friendly — Jan. 18
During the January 18 Congregational Meeting, members will have the opportunity to vote on signing the Apartheid Free Pledge The Palestine Israel Justice Group is asking the congregation to vote Yes. The Apartheid Free Pledge is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee. To date, 975 communities have signed the Pledge, including eight (8) Unitarian … Continue reading Jan. 18 Vote Information
Sing out the joy of the season with the carols that you love from Christmases past. Lynne Talley will play the piano and songbooks will be available. Enjoy holiday refreshments between songs. No need to sign up ahead of time. Just show up and sing. December 21, 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Posted by Greg Brown … Continue reading Join Holiday/Christmas Carol Sing — Dec. 21
WATER RIGHTS Gaza Strip Contaminated aquifer: Gaza’s coastal aquifer has been severely depleted and contaminated by saltwater intrusion and sewage due to over-extraction and the damage or destruction of water infrastructure. Before the 2023 conflict, up to 97% of water from this aquifer was unfit for human consumption. Siege and bombardment: Following the October 7, … Continue reading Palestine-Israel Justice Group “FACTS.”
I am very excited about the Homecoming Celebration at UUFSD on January 25, 2026. We are encouraging previous members to return for this special service and see the wonderful changes, both in our physical infrastructure and in the way we have come back together as a loving congregation. There will be food and merriment and … Continue reading UUFSD Homecoming! — Jan 25
Join us in the Core Area for coffee and bagels before the service on January 11, 2026, 9:15-9:55 to learn more about UUFSD participation in the Interfaith Overnight Shelter Network. Whether you’ve volunteered there for years or never have, come to share your experiences and questions and think about how we’d like to create a … Continue reading Save the Date! Jan.11
We Give Thanks UUFSD is fortunate to have ten hard-working folks on our staff, some working behind the scenes, and some visible on Sundays. In place of our former practice of soliciting contributions that were processed in the Office, we have converted a coat rack into a chimney and hung stockings for each staff member … Continue reading We Give Thanks
