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Fellowship and Faith
By and For People Ages 18 to 30s.
Contact: Emma Wakeling, Membership & Young Adult Manager
ewakeling@uusf.org
MISSION
To grow an inclusive, diverse, and joyful young adult community that fosters faith, fellowship, and fun!
WHY 18 TO THIRTIES?
Young adulthood has a very defined start, but a nebulous ending. We use this loose age range, 18 to 30s, so that people can make their own decisions about identifying as a young adult.
ABOUT
The 20s and 30s Community is the young adult body at UUSF. Like all faith communities UUSF skews older. To transform this fact, UUSF funds a Young Adult Manager to grow and develop this part of our community. We put on programs so people can connect with their peers and get their spiritual needs met. We also support young adults throughout the congregation; we show up everywhere, from the choir to the board! Check out our webpage, newsletter, and Facebook group for the latest details.
CONNECT
We know newcomers are often looking for community, and the way community is found is through participation and patience. The place to start is by getting plugged-in to our communications, so you can find out about upcoming programming. We invite you to sign up for any of the following:
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Get the DYNAMITE young adult Newsletter in your inbox. This provides the most comprehensive place for events and news. Complete our Connections Form and select the 20s & 30s community when it asks for your interests to receive the newsletter and get connect to our Young Adult programming manager.
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Join the UUSF 20s & 30s Community Facebook Group where we mostly post event announcements.
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Or Join our Group Chat on WhatsApp to connect with fellow young adults and get updates about UUSF activities - Email ewakeling@uusf.org to join.
PROGRAMMING
UUSF 20s & 30s Monthly Programming Calendar
Visit the link below to view the young adults programming calendar for an overview of UUSF’s 20s & 30s Programming, along with links to register and for more information.
20s & 30s: Spiritual Discussion Group
Join the 20s & 30s Spiritual Discussion Group for a time of spiritual reflection and discussion, while building connections and community with peers. These sessions are open to all aged 18-39, whether you are brand new to Unitarian Universalism or a longtime friend at UUSF.
Discussions take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on Zoom at 6.30 PM-8:00 PM. (December will be slightly different, with the second session meeting on a Monday instead.)
Topics for discussion are connected with the Soul Matters themes that UUSF is exploring each month; upcoming themes include the practice of repair, presence, and storytelling. We will use a range of sources, including literature, music, poetry, and art, to enrich and inform our discussions.
While all sessions will follow the monthly theme, each session will explore different content, reflections, and questions, so you are welcome to attend both sessions.
In December, we will be exploring ‘The Practice of Presence’ on:
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Tuesday December 10, 6:30 PM - 8:00PM, on Zoom.
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Monday December 23, 6:30PM - 8:00PM, on Zoom.
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Register for one or both December sessions using the form below and Emma will be in touch the day before the session with a reminder and the Zoom link.
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Social activities
We get together twice a month to enjoy activities and socializing together.
On the third Sunday of every month, we get lunch together after Sunday service. We meet at UUSF at 12:30pm and walk to a local cafe or restaurant to enjoy a meal together. You are welcome to attend the church service first, or just come to lunch. This is a nice way to meet new folks or spend time with firm friends. We are open to all who are 18–39, whether you are new to our community or a long-time member. We recommend bringing small bills or to be prepared to use a money transfer app of your choice. Come and join us!
Our other activities happen at different times throughout the month, so connect with one or all of our communication platforms for updates and information, check or events calendar or contact Emma Wakeling below. These range from cozy craft or board game nights, to attending free culutural events around SF such as outdoor cinemas, performances, and museums.
