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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 1d

To nurture gratitude, one has to find ways to be present to the world around them, take stock of what is in their life, and look at the journey they are on. We will actively contemplate these themes and consider what might be on our lists to be thankful for.

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 8d

Join us as we navigate this season of remembrance, bring a photo memento to honor those we've lost and reflect on how their lives have shaped ours. Let's gather to celebrate the connections that transcend the veil between life and death. #MemorialService #Legacy #HonoringLives

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 12d

RALLY & MARCH
Thursday, October 22
5PM Embarcadero Plaza, SF

ICE has touched down & is gathering their forces. We are gathering to show united opposition and that we are ready.

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for the Immigrant Recognition Festival on Saturday, October 25th, from 11 am to 5 pm at St. Mark's Square! Celebrate immigrant contributions with music, food, crafts, workshops, and activities for kids. Co-sponsored by local organizations.

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 14d

We've seen many changes over time—our meeting places, theology, worship styles, and diversity among ministers. Yet, some things remain constant, especially one important role we play that often goes unmentioned. Join us for service, the luncheon, celebration, and auction!

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 25d

Organist Reiko Oda Lane plays Pachelbel's Ciacona in d-minor during the Sunday, October 5 worship service. To hear more Reiko, visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@UUSFMedia.

#organ #uuchurch #pachelbel

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · 29d

We celebrate our 175th anniversary with a visit from Diane Miller, our first woman minister, who served in 1976. She will share unique insights from her ministry. Diane later became UUA Director of Ministry from 1993 to 2001. A special coffee hour with birthday cake and a surprise guest will follow.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Oct 2

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Sep 26

An excerpt from Rev. Laura Shennum's sermon, "Building Belonging in the Midst of Differences" #fuusf #buildingbelonging #belonging #unitarianuniversalist

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Sep 23

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Sep 22

As we approach roadblocks, stop signs, detours, and potholes on the path to belonging, what spiritual technology can we employ to continue along the path? Who or what stands in the way of naming our belonging in a community? Is internal repair needed to meet the welcoming road ahead?

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Sep 15

"Building Belonging in the Midst of Differences"
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:50 am

Let's explore how to build belonging amidst our differences and learn to call each other into covenant. Together, we’ll develop new skills to help us create belonging.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Sep 9

"Revisiting Stories: The Prodigal Son and Belonging"
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 10:50 am
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister, preaching

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Sep 2

We will be regathered into community for another year in our annual Water Communion Service this Sunday. Separateness is an illusion. We were meant to meet and merge and make a life together. Bring your waters from your travels, your garden spigot, or the ocean around the corner, or use some of ours

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 26

The labor anthem Solidarity Forever asks, "Is there anything left to us but to organize and fight?" UUs value democracy, peace, and equitable treatment for all. What will it take to transform our values into effective resistance to fascism? Let's explore this question this Labor Day weekend.

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 20

Dacher Keltner, Professor of Psychology and expert in the study of emotion, has been focusing on the human experience of wonder. What is its power? Where and how do we find it? Why is it worth making room for? His book "Awe" will be our September Minister's Book Group book!

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 18

In Episode 5 of the "Pod and Country" podcast "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," we feature personal stories from individuals affected by immigration policies. Listen here: [Pod and Country Episode 5](podandcountry.podbean.com/e/r-e-s-p-e-...).

Pod and Country Ep.5 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T | Pod and Country

Last month, we interviewed Professor Bill Ong Hing, founder of the Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic. Professor Hing had a lot to say about our broken immigration system. He suggested things ...

podandcountry.podbean.com

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 15

Students in Rev. Laura Shennum's Love at the Center class share what they've learned about love. #unitarianuniversalism #radicallove

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 14

Open Door Legal and UUSF need volunteers for a garden renovation on Saturdays in September (9/6, 9/13, 9/20) from 9 AM to 3 PM. Three volunteers plus an alternate are needed each day. Sign up and bring gardening gloves if possible. Go to www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAD... to volunteer

Open Door Legal Garden Cleanup

Open Door Legal, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco (https://opendoorlegal.org), provides free legal services to low-income residents, covering over 35 legal areas to ensure universal access to...

www.signupgenius.com

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our musicians this week have a ministry companioning those through death and dying. We will sit with what it means to be with those on the journey across the threshold to death. How can music be a part of it? How does our sense of dying inform the way we live in ways that are liberating and joyful?

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 7

Enjoy this snippet of the "All for One and One for All" sermon at UUSF last Sunday. The full sermon and worship service can be found on our YouTube channel.

#fuusf #unitarianuniversalism #universalism

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Aug 4

We will pick up our conversation from July and explore the remaining themes from the book, "Love at the Center." Participants from the class will share their reflections on what they learned about and what they currently believe about love.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Jul 29

Matt Meyer, an experienced worship leader with a degree in hand drumming from Berklee College of Music and extensive international study, will be leading this Sunday's worship service.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Jul 21

Poetry captures moments, embodying life in written form. As Robert Frost noted, it’s about seizing life, while Alice Walker described it as essential for rebellion and awareness. This summer, let's explore poetry together. Bring a journal for reflection.

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco @uusf.bsky.social · Jul 17

Our congregation was delighted by music from Sidney Sussex Choir, Cambridge at our July 13 Sunday Service. Enjoy the crescendo of "Te Deum 'Collegium Regale'" from one of their performances ✨

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