A Celebration of Life is planned for January 31st at 2:30 for our dear Norma Showalter who has been an active member for several years. If you would like to help with food, flowers, ushering please contact CompassionateCare@uufsd.org Posted by Livia Walsh for Compassionate Care
California Records One of its Single Largest Drops in Climate Pollution on Record That’s the headline from Clean Technica, in a release that details how our state continues to close the gap between where we are now and our 2030 climate targets. “California is making significant progress reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with huge reductions coming … Continue reading Climate Conversations
Enjoy the music of many flutes making music together at Founders Hall on Sunday Jan. 18, at 3 PM. The Villa Musica Flute Ensemble performance will be conducted by Valerie McElroy, with guest conductor Robert Zelickman. No charge to attend. See a sample performance on Youtube HERE. Posted by Lynne Talley
January has arrived! It’s time to sign up to be part of our fellowship group which creates a welcoming overnight shelter the last week of January (1/25/26 – 2/1/26) for a group of situationally homeless people. Please come to share coffee and bagels BEFORE the service on Sunday January 11 in the core area to … Continue reading Attention! Coffee Klatch before the service on January 11!!!
Climate Action is Unstoppable The December 23 New York Times newsletter, Climate Forward lists 25 actions the Trump administration took this year to dismantle climate policies. That’s a “partial tally,” according to newsletter author David Gelles, and doesn’t include this week’s latest, that Trump plans to halt five wind farms off of the east coast. … Continue reading Climate Conversations
INTRODUCTION TO INSIGHT MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS On January 24, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:15 am, you are invited to our mini retreat at the UUFSD. We’ll start in Founders Hall and use part of the campus for walking meditation. No prior experience in meditation is necessary. Bob Isaacson has been teaching Insight Meditation for 20 … Continue reading Introduction to Insight Meditation and Mindfulness — Jan 24
TORTURE OF PALESTINIANS IN ISRAELI PRISONS Between 7 October 2023 and 31 August 2025, at least 75 Palestinians, including a 17-year-old child, have died in Israeli detention (49 from Gaza, 24 from the West Bank and 2 Palestinian citizens of Israel), according to the UN Human Rights office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Israeli authorities … Continue reading Palestine-Israel Justice Group “FACTS”
Our Christmas Eve service this year will be filled with joy and celebration. Come experience the abundant love of our community as we connect through readings and song. This multigenerational service will include carol singing (all your favorites!), two musical solos, readings that echo warmth and goodwill, a Time for All Ages story, and a … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service
Please join Rev. Heather for a Sacred Writing Workshop to explore your individual Spiritual Autobiography. This workshop is open to all, not only seasoned writers. Topics explored include past religious affiliations, spiritual leanings, belief systems, and familial spiritual ancestry. Attendees will engage in writing prompts, sharing, and reflection. All are welcome regardless of writing experience … Continue reading Sacred Writing Workshop: Spiritual Autobiographies
As you are doubtless aware, there will be a vote on whether UUFSD becomes a signatory to the Apartheid-Free Pledge at the Congregational meeting on January 18. Any interested voting members are invited to make a signed personal statement of their position on the Pledge by December 31; specify either For, Abstain, or Against, along … Continue reading Member Statements on the Apartheid-Free Pledge
