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The deadline for the next issue of The Window is: October 13 ( Wednesday ) at 8 am If you would like an announcement placed in the Window, please email: [email protected] The Window submission maximum is 60 words October Generosity Offering Freedom for Immigrants Freedom for Immigrants is the only nonprofit monitoring the human rights abuses faced by immigrants detained in mostly private, profit-driven detention prisons across the U.S. It gives voice to the voiceless through a free hotline that allows imprisoned immigrants to report abuse, or simply speak with a supportive person. It coordinates volunteer visitation programs, including First Church?s own ?SOLACE? program, and advocates for more humane policy. Donate using our website at www.firstuusandiego.org/ donations.html, under gift designation select "Generosity." October 8 through October 14, 2021 Page 1 Volume 31, No. 39 South Bay Campus Location 970 Broadway, Suite 104 Chula Vist a, CA 91911 619-271-5017 Hillcrest Campus Location 4190 Front Street San Diego, CA 92103 619-298-9978 October's Transformational Theme: Letting Go Our Mission Our mission is to create community, to nurture spiritual growth, and to act on our values to help heal the world. Nuestra misión es crear comunidad, fomentar el crecimiento espiritual y vivir nuestros valores para ayudar a sanar el mundo. Our Eight Principles We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: 1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; 3. Acceptance of one another, and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 5. The right of conscience, and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; 6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; 7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part; 8. Building a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and oppressions. Join Us Online! The Window A Weekly Publication In Person Worship Pre-register at https:/ / rsvp.church/ r/ 0cQJU1PE Sign the Health Safety Covenant at: www.firstuusandiego.org/ reopening-team.html ?The Joys of Generosity? Rev. Michael Brown, Minister in Residence October 10, 2021 9:30 am , Hillcrest Campus Online Worship ASL & ESP Translation ?The Joys of Generosity? ?Las alegrías de la generosidad? Rev. Michael Brown, Minister in Residence October 10, 2021 11:30 am Watch the Service online at https:/ / www.firstuusandiego.org/

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The deadline for the next issue of The Window is:

October 13 (Wednesday) at 8 am

If you would like an announcementplaced in the Window, please email:

rose@first uusandiego.org

The Window subm ission m axim um is 60 words

Oct ober Generosit y Of fer ingFreedom for Im m igrant s

Freedom for Immigrants is the only nonprofit monitoring the human rights abuses faced by immigrants detained in mostly private, profit-driven detention prisons across the U.S. It gives voice to the voiceless through a free hotline that allows imprisoned immigrants to report abuse, or simply speak with a supportive person. It coordinates volunteer visitation programs, including First Church?s own ?SOLACE? program, and advocates for more humane policy. Donate using our website at www.firstuusandiego.org/ donations.html, under gift designation select "Generosity."

October 8 through October 14, 2021 Page 1 Volume 31, No. 39

Sout h Bay Cam pus Locat ion970 Broadway, Suit e 104

Chula Vist a, CA 91911619-271-5017

Hil lcrest Cam pus Locat ion4190 Front St reet

San Diego, CA 92103619-298-9978

October 's Transformational Theme: Let t ing Go

Our Mission Our mission is to create community, to nurture spiritual growth, and to act on our values to help heal the world.

Nuestra misión es crear comunidad, fomentar el crecimiento espiritual y vivir nuestros valores para ayudar a sanar el mundo.

Our Eight Pr inciples We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: 1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; 3. Acceptance of one another, and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 5. The right of conscience, and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; 6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; 7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part; 8. Building a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and oppressions.

Join Us Online!

The Window A Weekly Publication

In Person Worship

Pre-register at https:/ / rsvp.church/ r/ 0cQJU1PESign the Health Safety Covenant at:

www.firstuusandiego.org/ reopening-team.html

?The Joys of Generosit y? Rev. Michael Brown, Minister in Residence

October 10, 2021 9:30 am , Hillcrest Campus

Online Worship ASL & ESP Translation

?The Joys of Generosit y??Las alegr ías de la generosidad?

Rev. Michael Brown, Minister in ResidenceOctober 10, 2021 11:30 am

Watch the Service online at https:/ / www.firstuusandiego.org/

Bike Ride Fridays - CancelledDue to rain in the forecast, this weeks Friday morning bike ride is canceled.

Memory Matters Gathering October 8, Fridays (second and fourth), 10 am ? 11:30 am, Online, with Kathy Gilbert, LCSW, and Gay Hybertsen, LCSW. This is a place for those who worry about memory problems and forgetfulness; and their care partners. The gathering, therapeutic and educational, enables members to make new contacts, build trust, and learn to deal with the consequences of memory loss. Ongoing, drop in. Email [email protected] for the link.

Creative Writing GroupOctober 9, Saturdays (second), 10:30 am ? 12:30 pm, http://bit.ly/CreativeWritingFirstUU, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 868 9505 3014 Passcode: 361410. This group is for anyone with a desire to create and experiment with different styles of writing. This is a great space to meet individuals who want to share their creative abilities with others. RSVP to [email protected]. A minimum of three attendees is required for the group to be hosted each month.

Rainbow Action Group?s Koffee KlatchOctober 10, Sundays (second), 10:30 am, URL https://bit.ly/RainbowKlatch, password: 893622, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, ID 899 4140 9956, PW 893622. Rainbow Action Group?s Koffee Klatch has gone virtual. Join us! All ?family? friends and allies invited. The event is hosted by John Keasler and Louise Titlow.

South Bay Social HourOctober 10, Sundays, 11 am, https://bit.ly/SBSocialHour. Meeting ID: 997 8730 8948. Join in for a South Bay Social Hour. Password will be provided during worship service.

Virtual Social HourOctober 10, Sundays, 12:30 pm ? 1:30 pm, https://bit.ly/FirstUUSocialHour, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 824 042 297. Password provided during worship.

Unitarian Universalist Christian Study GroupOctober 10, Sunday, 1 pm, Narthex. Our Unitarian Universalist Christian Study group will meet outdoors in front of The Meeting House. We will be looking at "What Is In Our Spiritual Toolbox:" The similarities and differences between prayer, meditation and contemplation and the role that can play in our spiritual practice. All are welcome. Would love to see you there. (PS: Masks and distancing) Any questions, contact [email protected].

Pagan ConversationsOctober 10, Sundays (second and fourth), 1 pm ? 2 pm, Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/PaganConversations, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 535-853-700. We'll be discussing the church theme of Letting Go. Contact [email protected].

Open Heart SanghaOctober 10, Sundays, weekly, 4 pm ? 5:30 pm, online. The Open Heart Sangha continues to meet on Sunday afternoons through online Zoom gatherings. Contact Marge, [email protected] for the link.

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Church Directory UpdateIt's time to update your Membership Directory photo and contact information! Submit your pictures and updates to: [email protected]

Update on the Music Director SearchThere are six members on the music director committee: Tony Bianca, Marcia Biller, Everett Eastman, Sean Bohac, Nancy Fisk and Chase Pado. The music director committee received 14 resumes and is conducting the first round of interviews this week with seven candidates. After this first round, we will be consulting with the reopening committee on how best to evaluate selected candidates on their choral directing skills, for a second round of interviews.

Introducing the Minister-in-Residence Support TeamA new group called the Minister-in-Residence Support Team (MIRST) now exists to give Rev. Michael Brown support and feedback as he journeys on his four-month ministry at First UU as well as explaining how things work. Group members are Tony Brumfield, Robie Evans, Jan Garbosky, and Dan Paul. The best way to contact them is through email.

Our church's Interim Committee (Exec) recently decided to acquire large, side-less shade covers to accommodate outdoor worship services on our campus. Your Reopening Team agrees that this can work. Well-fitting masks (the best are N95 or KN95) will be required at all times. Distancing must be observed between household clusters. Sorry, no hugs or hug-signaling bracelets. No social hour or patio tables. Bathroom use will be limited to one person at a time. And pre-registration (or on-site signing in for those who don?t pre-register) will be required for all who attend, for contact tracing purposes. Attendance is limited to 150. Pre-register for outdoor in-person worship services at rsvp.church/r/0cQJU1PE,

From Your Reopening TeamIn-Person Outdoor Worship Services

How to Call Into a Zoom MeetingCall into a Zoom meeting by phone at 1-669-900-6833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID number.

In Person Worship on October 10!Sign in ahead of time! You can register to attend

our first outdoor in person worship service on October 10 by going to rsvp.church/r/0cQJU1PE.

What's Happening?

You can follow us on Twitter! Our user name is @firstuusd.

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Hillcrest International Song Circle(Formerly the Hillcrest Folksong Circle)

Sunday, October 10, 5 pm ? 7 pm, Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl, 92103. We meet at the west side of the park. Near the small parking lot. Look for a yellow sign. We had hoped to be back at the Hillcrest Campus, but due to the Delta virus, singing on campus is to be avoided. We will all be wearing masks and maintaining social distance. Bring a chair. (If you don?t have one contact Connie or Ed). Also bring a jacket. It has been getting chilly by 6 pm. Bring your guitar and/or your voice. We have Songbooks. For information contact Ed McCarrol [email protected], or Connie Mack [email protected].

Coping With Chronic Conditions Support GroupOctober 11, second and fourth Mondays, 1 pm, URL https://bit.ly/CopingCCGroup, or call 669-900-6833 with meeting ID 681-036-9317. September 27 meeting cancelled. Will resume regular schedule October 11. New participants reach out to Chris Smith prior to attending a meeting at 619-300-7477 or email [email protected] to discuss our covenant and mission statement and receive the password.

Caregivers/Allies Support GroupMondays (second), October 11, 3 pm ? 4:30 pm, online. The Caregivers/Allies Support Group is welcoming prospective new participants. Members and friends who are seeking additional information about participating, contact Rose Riedel at [email protected].

South Bay Singers RehearsalOctober 11, Mondays, 5:30 pm ? 6:15 pm, bit.ly/SouthBaySingers, Meeting ID: 831 5037 5219.

Arts & Crafts Creative SocialOctober 12, second Tuesdays, 3 pm ? 5 pm, Link to meeting: http://bit.ly/FirstUUArtGuild or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 860 2031 2916, Passcode 587290. Join members of the Art Guild for a few hours of creativity in community! Work on ongoing projects or even color in a coloring book alongside other artists.

Worship PlanningOctober 12, Tuesdays, 4 pm ? 5 pm, https://bit.ly/WorshipPlanning1UU, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 841 0548 1861 Passcode: 092833.

Join Robie!October 13, Wednesdays (second & fourth), 4 pm ? 5 pm, url http://bit.ly/JoinRobie2nd or call 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 821 3727 4274. During these "stay at home" times, our Director of Operations, Robie, is missing her friends, new and old, and even those she hasn't met yet!

First UU Music Lecture Series & Sing-AlongWednesday, October 13, 7 pm, https://bit.ly/MusicLectureSeries, Meeting ID 856 3744 7406, Passcode 191707.

Panel Discussion on RetirementOctober 16, Saturdays (third), 10 am, bit.ly/LivingTheHomestretch, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 911 2242 6361. Designed for those planning retirement as well as those who have already retired. Hosted by Living the Homestretch. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Owen-Towle will moderate a panel discussion on retirement. Our panelists will be Louise Titlow, Alan Nicol, and Everett Eastman. The panel will talk about retirement planning as well as mid-course changes for those already retired.

?Back to Basics: Building Our Community?This year, we are going ?Back to Basics: Building Our Community? with our Fall Annual Pledge Drive. With everyone longing for connection, the Annual Pledge Drive Team is planning something special. By the end of October, every member will have received an invitation for a personal phone or zoom call or, if they are comfortable, an in-person visit. These personal calls and visits will be a chance to spend time with a fellow First UU congregant and are much more than simply making your pledge or financial commitment. The Annual Fund Drive is a time to build our connections with each other and with our church. It?s a time to get excited about the things we can do in the future ? things that will only happen with our financial and energetic involvement! An important aspect this year is we are switching from a ?year round? to a ?calendar year? pledge drive and we?re also moving it to the Fall from the Spring, which will make our annual budgeting process so much easier. Your Annual Pledge Drive Team includes Dave Hunt, Pam Bates, Isaac Castro, Rhiannon Rhys Roselle and Robie Evans. Please watch your home mailbox and your computer inbox for more detailed information about your own financial commitment. Pledge cards will be available every Sunday. If you would like to volunteer to be part of the fundraising outreach, please contact Dave Hunt. For more information, go to our website.

What's Happening?

Wisdom Circle Facilitator NeededWe need a facilitator / leader for the Wisdom Circle that meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 pm ? 3 pm. Contact [email protected]

Climate Justice Meeting Sunday, October 17, 2:30 pm, https://bit.ly/1stUUClimateJustice. Do you know someone who doubts the science of human caused climate change? How do you talk to them about the current climate emergency? We?ll listen to a short TED Talk by respected climate scientist and Evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe, and discuss communication strategies that may help.

?Why are US Police Being Trained in Israel??Sunday, October 17, 4 pm, Register for the event at police-training.eventbrite.com. Join the Palestine-Israel Justice Team for an online panel discussion titled ?Why are US police being trained in Israel?? Register for the event to receive the Zoom info prior to the event. Speakers will address such topics as who organizes and funds the training and why, what is being taught to police, the documented human rights abuses of the Israeli security units that provide the training, the potential consequences to Americans back home, and what some communities in the US are doing to try to end this alarming practice. For questions, contact [email protected].

Friends of Camp de Benneville PinesSundays (third), October 17, 6:30 pm ? 8 pm, online. Friends of Camp de Benneville Pines meet via Zoom on third Sundays. Newcomers are welcome. To be added to the ZOOM invite list, please contact [email protected]

Monthly Board MeetingTuesday, October 19, 6 pm, online. Board of Trustees meetings are open to congregants via Zoom. Find the zoom link in the member's only section of the website.

Rainbow Action Group Thursday, October 21, 5 pm, Balboa Park. Do you want to walk in a beautiful environment and enjoy some wonderful company and conversation, too? Come join Rainbow Action Group in a walk and picnic dinner. Please contact Louise Titlow at [email protected] for more details.

Fourth Monday Meeting of UU Men?s FellowshipMonday, October 25, 5 pm ? 8:30 pm, Location tbd. Join the Men's Fellowship for conversation and camaraderie. Contact [email protected]

Board ChatSundays (first), November 7, 12:30 pm, https://bit.ly/FirstUUBoardChat, or call in at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 863 0218 5062 Passcode: 203946. Ask a question of your Board of Directors or tell them something you would like them to know.

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What's Happening? Social JusticeClimate Action: Watch ?Youth vs. Gov?

SanDiego350?s Youth4Climate team is sponsoring a San Diego premiere screening of the documentary ?Youth v Gov'' on October 14th, 6:00 pm, which follows the lawsuit wherein 21 youth plaintiffs from across the U.S. sued the government for failing to protect their right to a safe, sustainable climate system. RSVP here.

Climate Action: The Overlooked Greenhouse Gas Impact of the MilitaryThe Climate and Environment Observatory put out this eye-opening study of the military?s massive contribution to climate change: ceobs.org/the-militarys-contribution-to-climate-change/. It's well worth a look.

Action of Immediate WitnessOnline National Event

October 13, 4 pm ? 6 pm. Several speakers will address each topic:

1. The Covid Pandemic: Justice. Healing. Courage. 2. Undoing Systemic White Supremacy: A Call to

Prophetic Action

Register in advance here: uua.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpce6sqDwoGNPNsIwO2xkNny4CbnyXpELF?fbclid=IwAR3cq5Z1EJAUw3uBbc8aAnfsG6IWU4huvHarPtsZvNFBxIJRrIJCX3ctEoQ

Details, speakers, etc. here:sidewithlove.org/ourstories/2021/9/23/how-do-we-build-hope-social-witness-convenings-on-oct-6-and-13?fbclid=IwAR3veCu-M4RdaEPQ7eqlVQlu0lGKANzJo7U6ICri_srgcLf-hhcTFkDn7vU

In-Person Camp de Benneville Pineswill be back for the Men?s 2021 Fall Renewal scheduled for October 29 ? 31. Please see more information at www.firstuusandiego.org/uploads/1/2/7/6/127676152/2021-08-30_advance_renewal_letter.pdf

South Bay Food Pantry News

Food Pantry Gets Key to Dedicated Suiteby Maureen McNair

The food pantry volunteers finally have a key to our new suite! The suite we will move into is in the same strip mall where the South Bay worship space and social hall are located. It is adjacent to the social hall. Thanks to your continued generosity, the food pantry now has 810 square feet of dedicated space. Read more on our blog at www.firstuusandiego.org/blog/food-pantry-gets-key

The South Bay Food Pantry...is located at 970 Broadway, Suite 101, Chula Vista 91911. It is open to the public Saturdays from 11 am - 12:30 pm and to congregants by appointment.

ContactEmail Maureen McNair at [email protected]. To reach the food pantry by phone call 619-271-5017.

How to Donate to the South Bay Food PantryDonate online at firstuusandiego.org/donations.html or make checks payable to FUUSD and write "SB Food Pantry" in the memo line. Mail checks to Robie Evans, FUUSD, 4190 Front St., San Diego, CA 92103.

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Family Ministry

Children's Religious Education It was great to see five children in person last Sunday and Tony looks forward to seeing our children and youth again this Sunday, October 10, as we once again gather for in-person RE during our 9:30 am Service at Hillcrest. Please remember that masks and social distancing will be required at all times. Also, while we?ll only be having one Sunday RE group for all elementary aged children currently, we will plan to return to having multiple, aged-based groups as the number of children returning to in-person RE grows. To get more info, email [email protected].

In Person - Combined Youth Group meetingSunday, October 10, 9:30 am, peace garden behind room 113. The Middle School UU Group (MUUGS) for youth entering grades 6-8 and the Sr. High Youth group (YRUU) for youth entering grades 9-12 will gather to continue getting acquainted and perform more fun Mentos experiments! Youth should start out with their families in the worship service outdoors on the patio and go to youth group with their advisors to the peace garden behind room 113 after the Time for All Ages. Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing protocols will be observed. For information, contact Käthe [email protected].

Virtual Youth GroupSunday, October 10, 1:30 pm, ONLINE - If you can't come to youth group in person, youth in grades 8-12 are invited to meet together in virtual space. For more information or to get the Zoom link for the group meeting, please contact Käthe [email protected].

Parent's LoungeSunday, October 17, 10:30 am, Welcome Center Upper Deck. We hope you can join us to gather, reconnect and discuss the future plans for Parents? Lounge. If you can?t make it but would like to be part of planning / leading Parents? Lounge in the future, or generally have ideas about the program, contact [email protected].

Summit & First UU Youth Programs Upcoming EventsThe Middle School and Senior High youth groups of Summit UU Fellowship and First UU are joining together for some fun outdoor events in October and November. All youth and their families and friends are invited to attend.

Family Fun at the LakesSunday, October 17, 1 pm ? 5 pm, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071. In lieu of Youth group meetings that day, youth and their families are invited to gather at Santee Lakes anytime after 1 pm for an afternoon of hiking, biking and fun. Parking is $6 per car or you can park on Fanita Parkway and walk into the park for free. We have reserved Gazebo #2 on the north end of Lake 5 near the General Store and the Tin Fish Restaurant. All are welcome! Contact Käthe for more info [email protected].

Halloween Carnival at Summit UUSunday, October 31, Set-up time 11 am ? noon, event time 12 pm ? 2 pm, Summit UU Fellowship, 8778 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071. Come and help run the games and distribute goodies to the families who visit the carnival. Masks are required, costumes are optional yet highly encouraged! Afterwards our youth groups can have a brief patio party, too!

Bates Nut Farm Trip Family Ministry EventFriday, November 26, 11 am ? 4 pm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082. Avoid the malls and the crowds and come support local artists with a day at Bates Nut Farm for their annual Christmas Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market. Family activities include Snows Pony Rides & Petting Corral, Kids ?n Paint, and face painting. There?s plenty of space for an afternoon picnic or you can get food from the many vendors. The plan is to meet at the entrance to the Craft Fair at 11 am and then go explore the farm.

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Beware of More Scams!The spam / scams are already beginning with scammers pretending to be Rev. Michael and Dr. Omega! Please be wary of emails you receive that appear to be from church staff and ministers - especially if they are asking for money or gift cards. No Church staff member or minister will EVER reach out to you for help in this way! Please only respond to messages from church staff that come from an email address of:[email protected]. We will not contact you through personal email accounts (gmail, yahoo, etc.).

Week at a Glance Calendar

Friday, October 8, 2021 Memory Matters Gathering October 8, Fridays (second and fourth), 10 am ? 11:30 am, Online. Email [email protected] for the link.

Saturday, October 9, 2021Creative Writing GroupOctober 9, Saturdays (second), 10:30 am ? 12:30 pm, bit.ly/CreativeWritingFirstUU, ID: 868 9505 3014 Passcode: 361410.

Sunday, October 10, 2021In Person Worship Sunday, 9:30 am, Hillcrest Campus Patio.

Children's Religious EducationSunday, 9:30 am, Preschool backyard. For more information, contact [email protected].

Combined In Person Youth GroupSunday, 9:30 am, room 113 backyard. For more information, contact [email protected].

Rainbow Action Group?s Koffee KlatchOctober 10, Sundays (second), 10:30 am , URL https://bit.ly/RainbowKlatch, ID 899 4140 9956, PW 893622.

South Bay Social HourSundays, 11 am, https://bit.ly/SBSocialHour

Live Streamed Worship Sunday, 11:30 am, https://www.firstuusandiego.org/.

Social HourSundays, 12:30 pm ? 1:30 pm, url https://bit.ly/FirstUUSocialHour, Meeting ID 824 042 297.

Unitarian Universalist Christian Study GroupOctober 10, Sunday, 1 pm, Narthex. All are welcome. (PS: Masks and distancing) Any questions, contact [email protected].

Pagan ConversationsOctober 10, Sundays (second and fourth), 1 pm ? 2 pm, https://bit.ly/PaganConversations ID: 535-853-700.

Combined Virtual Youth GroupSunday, 1:30 pm, online. For more information, contact [email protected].

Open Heart SanghaSundays, weekly, 4 pm ? 5:30 pm, for the link to the meetings please contact Marge at [email protected].

Hillcrest International Song CircleSunday, October 10, 5 pm ? 7 pm, Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl, 92103. Contact Ed McCarrol [email protected], or Connie Mack [email protected].

Monday, October 11, 2021Coping With Chronic Conditions Support GroupMondays (second & fourth), October 11, 1 pm, URL https://bit.ly/CopingCCGroup, or call 669-900-6833 with meeting ID 681-036-9317.

Caregivers/Allies Support GroupMondays (second), October 11, 3 pm ? 4:30 pm, online. Contact Rose Riedel at [email protected].

Tuesday, October 12, 2021Arts & Crafts Creative SocialOctober 12, second Tuesdays, 3 pm ? 5 pm, Link to meeting: http://bit.ly/FirstUUArtGuild, Meeting ID 860 2031 2916, Passcode 587290.

Worship PlanningTuesdays, 4 pm ? 5 pm, https://bit.ly/WorshipPlanning1UU, Meeting ID 878 4650 3375, Passcode 184690.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021Join Robie!October 13, second and fourth Wednesdays, 4 pm ? 5 pm, url http://bit.ly/JoinRobie2nd or call 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 821 3727 4274.

First UU Summer Music Lecture Series & Sing-AlongWednesday, October 13, 7 pm, https://bit.ly/MusicLectureSeries, Meeting ID 856 3744 7406, Passcode 191707.

Upcoming Events Panel Discussion on RetirementOctober 16, Saturdays (third), 10 am, bit.ly/LivingTheHomestretch, Meeting ID 911 2242 6361. Designed for those planning retirement as well as those who have already retired. Hosted by Living the Homestretch.

Parent's LoungeSunday, October 17, 10:30 am, Welcome Center Upper Deck.

Climate Justice Meeting Sunday, October 17, 2:30 pm, bit.ly/1stUUClimateJustice.

?Why are US Police Being Trained in Israel??Sunday, October 17, at 4 pm, Register for the event at https://police-training.eventbrite.com.

Friends of Camp de Benneville PinesSundays (third), October 17, 6:30 pm ? 8 pm, online. To be added to the ZOOM invite list, please contact [email protected]

Monthly Board MeetingOctober 19, Tuesday, 6 pm, Online. Find the zoom link in the member's only section of the website.

Rainbow Action Group Thursday, October 21, 5 pm, Balboa Park. Please contact Louise Titlow at [email protected] for more details.

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Our Staf fMinister s:Rev. Michael Brow n, Minister in ResidenceDr. Omega Burckhardt, Assistant MinisterRev. Jim Grant and Rev. Löne Broussard, Affiliate MinistersRev. Bonnie Tar water , Rev. Frank Placone-Wil ley, Rev. Jul ie Forest, and Rev. Katy Swanson Affiliate Community MinistersRev. Dr. Carolyn S. Owen-Tow le, Minister EmeritaRev. Dr. Thomas A. Owen-Tow le, Minister Emeritus

Music Staf f :Chase Pado, PianistLorelei Garner , SB Music CoordinatorAndrea N-L, JUUL Tones Ensemble DirectorTony Bianca, Handbell Program Director

Staf f :Robie Evans, Director of OperationsTony Bianca, Program DirectorKäthe Lar ick, Youth Programs CoordinatorRose Riedel, Office Manager and Scheduler Jenner Daelyn, Connections CoordinatorKate Coll ier , Program Assistant Connie Hayes, Bookkeeper / ControllerRay Evans, MaintenanceJoshua Mor r ison, JanitorMark Epler , Event Coordinator

Boar d of Tr usteesRev. Jul ie Forest, Pr esidentCora Pendergast, Vi ce Pr esidentLaura Ball , Rosalba Ciampi, Br ian Krohne, Sue Marber r y, Maureen McNair , Rhiannon Roselle, and Louise Ti tlow , Tr ustees

Im por tant E-m ai l Addr esses:Gener al Fi r st Chur ch E-m ai l : mail@fir stuusandiego.orgSchedul i ng of Chur ch Pr oper ty: schedule@fir stuusandiego.orgThe Window (newslet ter ): w indow @fir stuusandiego.orgFi r st Chur ch Web Si te: website@fir stuusandiego.orghttp://w w w.f i r stuusandiego.org (Main si te)http://w w w.f i r stuusandiego.org/uus-of-the-south-bay(UUs of the South Bay)

Contact the Main Of f i ce (Hi l l cr est Cam pus):Fir st Unitar ian Univer sal ist Church of San Diego4190 Front Str eet, San Diego, Cali fornia 92103619-298-9978 - mai l@fir stuusandiego.orgw w w.f i r stuusandiego.orgOff ice Hours:Monday? Fr iday, 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday after Ser vicesAdmin Mobi le Line: 619-947-4612

Contact the South Bay Cam pus (Chula Vista):Unitar ian Univer sal ists of the South Bay970 Broadway, Suite 101 & 104, Chula Vista, Cali fornia, 91911619-271-5017 - uusouthbay@fir stuusandiego.orgw w w.f i r stuusandiego.org/uus-of-the-south-bayCampus Hours: Sunday for Ser vice or By Ar rangement