Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

06/03/2026

6 DAYS. Six. The countdown is almost over and June 6th cannot come fast enough. Oceanside. Pride by the Beach.

06/03/2026

WE NEED YOU - IMPORTANT MOMENT OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY!

In these uncertain, complicated, and violent times, we, as an LGBTQ+ Center fight to offset injustices that are forced onto our community. We work to provide and connect our clients with shelter, food, healthcare, social support, and so much more. Our work in advocacy leads us to educate and guide civic councils, school boards, and the general public in order to uplift and maintain the civil liberties of LGBTQ+ people. We will not stop, and we will continue to work toward a better, more equitable future.

The North County Center is hosting its own Pride flag raising and press conference, and we NEED our community to show up.

Why are we doing this? Despite the City of Oceanside hosting the only LGBT Center in North County, the majority council -as today- does not have to votes to raise the Rainbow flag at City Hall.

After last year's “change of heart” of council member Jimmi Figureroa that voted last minute against the raising of the rainbow flag citing “to have experienced the most hateful pushback” and leaving our LGBT community exposed to even further hate and isolation, this year again we do not have the votes to have it flown. This is why -even if symbolically- we are taking this matter into our own hands till we will have a free Oceanside from bigotry and prejudice.

We are calling on YOU to stand with us; we want a big crowd to demonstrate the North County LGBTQ+ community's commitment to fighting injustice and the pushback on our rights. Tell your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone else to show up in solidarity. Pride flag raisings are a symbol of support and safety; we are taking the narrative back from bigots to proudly declare that we are human, we deserve safety, and we deserve basic decency.

Our Queerness is not a sin, flaw, nor mistake to be hidden and trampled on. Our Queerness makes us brave; it makes us stronger together. Join us as we raise the rainbow flag and scream from the bottom of our hearts that we are here to stay.

Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00pm at our Oceanside City Hall

06/03/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10:30 am for:
Flower Communion and Bridging Ceremony
Bring a flower to share!

05/27/2026

We have expanded UU the Vote to meet this moment with a new safety initiative to strengthen how we keep ourselves and our communities secure—in person and online, at the polls, at protests, and in our gatherings.

Please join our Democracy Defense and Community Safety online training series, designed to expand our individual and collective capacity for election protection and neighborhood defense.

Trainings take place on Wednesdays at 7pm ET through August. Join us for one or many sessions to learn concrete safety tools and practices for our collective wellbeing.

Register here: https://sidewithlove.org/uu-the-vote-events

Image description: A dark blue background and torn white paper with red and dark blue text. Text reads, "Training Series. Democracy Defense & Community Safety. Wednesdays, 7-9pm ET/6-8 CT/4-6 PT. Risk and Threat Assessment, Electoral Safety, Protest safety and preparedness, & more! www.UUtheVote.org." A light blue circle in the top right corner says "Wednesdays April-August, no sessions in July." At the bottom is a yellow button that says "Register!" and the UU the Vote logo, as well as a doodle-style image of a shield with UUs standing together inside it, wearing Side With Love shirts and stoles.

05/27/2026

Join us as we welcome Pride Month with several proclamations and flag raisings throughout North County. These symbolic ceremonies are meant to build a bridge between city municipals and both our Center and the LGBTQ+ population as a whole. Cities who are proudly participating are pledging their support and continued resistance to increasingly homophobic and transphobic rhetoric throughout our current political system. We encourage our community to witness these celebrations to show our North County cities that such support is not only appreciated, but also necessary.

Proclamations:
Vista May 26 @ 5:30 pm
Oceanside June 3 @ 5:00 pm
Encinitas June17 @ 6:00 pm

Flag Raisings:
Vista June 1 @ 9:00 am
Encinitas June 2 @ 1:00 pm

05/27/2026

Camp needs YOU!
Are you interested in taking on a leadership role at camp? We are looking for future camp deans for the camps below, RNs and folks with current CPR and First Aid Certification to serve as camp medic for several upcoming camps and more! Would you like to donate time and talent in other ways? Please contact us here if you want to serve! Train early and with the current deans to ensure a smooth transition in a volunteer leadership role. Contact Laura Lunn, Camping Ministries Director for more information e-mail [email protected]

05/27/2026

Looking for a chill space to meet other LGBTQ+ youth and allies in Imperial Valley? Come hang out with for a cozy evening of conversation, connection, and community! Youth ages 14–30 are invited to join us at a local café for light activities, good vibes, and a welcoming space to be yourself. ☕✨

We'll meet at 7PM PST on Monday, May 25th and Friday, May 29th. Pick whichever day works best for you and bring the magic—we'll bring the rest!

RSVP at tinyurl.com/IVQueerMeetup to get more details and the meetup location before the event! We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:30 am for:
Beginner’s Mind
Share a time of calm presence and curiosity with Palomitas de Paz buddhist sangha.
Susan Thayer

05/19/2026

05/19/2026