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Love is the Spirit of this Church, and Service is its Prayer.

UUSF is a liberal and LGBTQ+-inclusive church that emphasizes social justice, environmentalism, and welcoming people of
diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

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UUSF Launches 2026-27
Annual Operating Fund Campaign

Our pledge drive for 2026-27 has begun! Our goal is to raise $825,000. Pledges are promises to give in the future and help us budget for the next fiscal year.

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BUDGET2027

Get Ready for FY27: Budget Insights
and Member Engagement!

Spring is here, and it is time to learn about the proposed Budget for FY27 (7/1/26 to 6/30/27). The UUSF congregation votes each year to approve the upcoming year's budget. The proposed FY27 Budget was approved by the Board of Trustees on April 14th; read more about it here. Members can submit written amendments by May 24th to secretary@uusf.org for consideration before the budget vote in TSK or via Zoom on May 31st. Two Q&A sessions will be held for members to ask questions on May 6th via Zoom and May 11th via Zoom. Please plan to participate!

WORSHIP SERVICE

"What Mothers Teach Us?"

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Sunday, May 10, 10:50 am, 2026

Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister, preaching

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We are all teachers. So what lessons endure? Is it the ones we are told or the ones we are shown? The ones we see in someone's life and take as beautiful and worthy of imitation? Yes, and sometimes those we don't want to repeat! Reflections on what our mother taught us!

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THE FLAME

UUSF Weekly Newsletter
April 29, 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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May: Awakening Curiosity

SKWPS Special Fundraiser Concert

Sunday, May 3rd | 1:30 PM

Experience the Daring Feats of Opera

Lila Khazoum (soprano), Sara Couden (contralto), and Zachary Gordin (baritone/piano) present DARING FEATS OF OPERA!! Come hear the marvels of Opera!! Notes higher than you’ve ever imagined…and lower than you’d thought possible!! Wildly fast songs that will leave you in a whirl!! Beautiful slow songs you could listen to forever!! Music so gorgeous it will uplift your soul—and so strange it will shift your understanding.!!

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In short, come hear Lila, Sara, and Zach sing Opera…the most daring art form of all!!

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NEWCOMER ORIENTATION

Sunday, May 3, 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!

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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!

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar to see a full list of upcoming activities and gatherings. We have something for everyone, from workshops and lectures to concerts and community service opportunities.

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Upcoming! & Watch Now

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"What Mothers Teach Us?"
Sunday, May 10, 10:50 am, 2026

(VIEW HERE)

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The Farmworker Movement: Roots & Legacy
Sunday, May 10, 9:30 am, 2026

(MORE INFO)

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"Curiously Non-Judgmental"
Sunday, May 3, 10:50 am, 2026

(VIEW HERE)

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CALENDAR

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.

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GET IN TOUCH

1187 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 776-4580

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