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UUSF Annual Meeting Announcement
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco will hold its annual meeting this Sunday, June 7, at 12:30 pm in the Thomas Starr King Room.
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Members will vote on Board and Nominating Committee candidates, celebrate this church year's achievements, honor the Anne Dillon Award winner, hear perspectives on what we've done in the past 12 months, and review the Annual Report. A link to the full agenda is below. Refreshments will be available, too!
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If you cannot come in person, please Zoom in using the link below. And absentee ballots are due in the secretary's box by June 5 at 4 pm.
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WORSHIP SERVICE
"Celebrate! Our Annual Flower Communion Sunday"
Sunday, June 7, 10:50 am, 2026
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Rev. Laura Shennum
and Mark Caswell
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This Sunday, we pause our journey to reflect and celebrate our shared experiences over the past year. Join us for a special service where we’ll honor our growth and appreciate our vibrant community as we look ahead. We’ll also partake in our cherished Flower Communion ritual, highlighting the unique beauty each of us brings to our congregation. Please bring a flower from your garden to share in this meaningful tradition.
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THE FLAME
UUSF Weekly Newsletter
May 27, 2026
The Flame, our weekly newsletter, is published every Wednesday! We cover Sunday services as well as recent UUSF news and upcoming events. On Fridays, we also send a brief email outlining the weekend's events. If you send us an email at flame@uusf.org The Flame will be sent directly to your inbox.
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NEWCOMER ORIENTATION
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Fireside Room, 12:30pm
🌟 Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? 🌟
Join us this Sunday after the service for an exciting opportunity to dive into the heart of our vibrant community! Whether you're new to Unitarian Universalism or just exploring, we warmly invite you to connect with our welcoming members and discover what makes our congregation truly special.
This is your chance to mingle, ask questions, and uncover the myriad ways you can get involved!
Explore our YouTube Channel for an array of inspiring music, powerful sermons, and engaging programming that appeals to all interests!
Pod and Country, is an entertaining, magazine-style listening experience where Unitarian Universalist values of democracy, liberty and justice are elevated. Each episode features interviews with leading thinkers, artists and activists interlaced with comedy sketches, music and poetry. Join us to lift and fortify your spirit as we fight against tyranny. The lights are on. Come on in!
Upcoming! & Watch Now
Stephen Zunes on U.S. Policy Toward Israel & Palestine: How to Change It!
Sunday, June 14, 12:30 pm, 2026
Joe Rivano Barros explores Mission Local's expansion in San Francisco,
focusing on politics, policing, and power dynamics.
Sunday, June 14, 9:30 am, 2026
"Celebrate! Our Annual Flower Communion Sunday"
Sunday, June 7, 10:50 am, 2026
Accompaniment as Justice: Supporting Youth and the Excluded
Sunday, June 7, 9:30 am, 2026
"The Power of Staying Curious or Life as a Treasure Hunter"
Sunday, May 31, 10:50 am, 2026
Understanding Autism & Neurodiversity
Sunday, May 31, 9:30 am, 2026
"War and the Quest for Meaning"
Sunday, May 24, 10:50 am, 2026
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CALENDAR
The calendar provides an overview of events happening at the church center. For more details about the events listed, we recommend reviewing the latest edition of the Flame (linked below), where all open events are listed with more information, or to contact our Reservations Manager.
WATCH & LISTEN
While we meet live every Sunday morning at 10:50 am PT, worship certainly isn’t restricted to those moments! Anytime you need a comforting word, a song that will help you with your life, visit our video archives or listen to one of our podcasts.
