Planning Your Visit

When and where are services held?
Services are held every Sunday at 11am and typically last until 12:15pm. Our address is 1187 Franklin street (at Geary). map it!

Is parking available?
On-street paid parking is available in the surrounding area, but please arrive early to give yourself time to find a space. As of January 6, 2013 all SFMTA parking meters in San Francisco are enforced on Sundays from noon to 6 PM, with four-hour time limits. You can pay at 10AM and the meter won’t kick in until 12PM.

Is the church accessible for those with disabilities?
Yes. Our church is accessible in many ways to those with disabilities and special needs, including a ramp from the sidewalk and an elevator from the underground garage. Please see our page Accessibility at First UU SF for complete details about the accessibility features of our building and our equal access committee.

Are children welcome?
Yes! Child care for ages 5 and under is available year-round. Children over 5 are invited to attend Religious Education classes or attend services. Drop-ins to R.E. classes are welcome. Please see the Religious Education page for current schedules of classes and activities for children and youth.

What should I wear?
Dress is casual. Wear what is comfortable for you. Some people dress more formally, and that's fine too.

What can I expect when I visit your service?
A typical service includes thoughtful readings or personal stories from our minister or church members, musical performances, singing together, and a sermon by our minister. Visit the Sermon Archive to listen to past services and view orders of service. The topic for the upcoming Sunday service is announced on Friday in our online newsletter, The Flame, which is viewable on our home page.

Will someone try to "sell me" on your church? I don't like to be pressured.
We want to make every visitor feel welcomed and comfortable. You will not be pressured or given a "sales pitch." Please visit our welcome table and meet with our friendly greeters.

What's going on before and after the service?
On most Sundays before service we hold a Community Forum at 9:30am to hear interesting speakers on current topics followed by a discussion. Stay after the service to meet activity groups, check out books, and have a cup of fair trade coffee. Various groups within our community often serve lunch in return for a small donation. Please visit the welcome table and meet our greeters before or after the service.

Where can I find a schedule of upcoming events and activities?
See our online weekly newsletter, The Flame, on the home page. The Flame announces planned events for the upcoming Sunday and week, including the Forum, children's activities, lunches, and other events. The Flame is published on Friday mornings. Our monthly newsletter also announces all the events for the current month.

Can I be involved in activities, if I’m not a member?
Membership is not a requirement for many activities: art and music, social action, and just plain socializing are open to all. Spiritual seekers may also be attracted to the Insight Meditation Community, Pagan Interest Group, and Small Group Ministries. Find your interest on our Groups and Activities page.