About us
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco (UUSF) is a welcoming community to all who seek a congregation grounded in love, committed to caring for one another, supporting one other in spiritual growth, and dedicated to building a compassionate, just and sustainable world.
Our Unitarian Universalist (UU) faith believes that love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our UU shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love. Inseparable from one another, these shared values are: Interdependence; Pluralism; Justice; Transformation; Generosity; Equity.
We support and encourage a lifetime pursuit of spiritual growth and learning for all ages. Through classes, programs, workshops, community events, rituals, rites of passage and worship. All are welcome at UUSF, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, religion or disability.
We invite you to join us for an event, program, or at worship!
Upcoming events
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UUSF 20s & 30s: Spiritual Discussion Group (online)
·OnlineOnlineUUSF 20s & 30s Community Event
Join the 20s & 30s Spiritual Discussion Group for a time of spiritual reflection, sharing, and connection with peers.
In March we are exploring the theme ‘Paying Attention’. We will use a range of sources, including literature, music, and art, as well as discussion questions, to enrich and guide our conversations, and close with a short meditation.
Email, Emma Wakeling, Membership and Young Adult Manager with any questions: ewakeling@uusf.org.
*Many attendees don't register through MeetUp, so don't be discouraged if there are no other attendees listed here, we usually have a good group of people at each session!*
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UUSF 20s and 30s Community is the young adult body at UUSF.
Like many faith communities, UUSF skews older. To transform this fact, UUSF offers programming for young adults to 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!Our programming and events are open to all aged 18-39, whether you are brand new to Unitarian Universalism or a longtime friend at UUSF.
1 attendee
Young Adult Celebration Lunch!
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco (UUSF), 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, USUUSF 20s & 30s Community Event
Young adults are invited to share lunch and celebrate together after the special young adult worship service. This is a great time to reflect on the service together and connect with fellow young adult UUs from other Bay Area congregations who are helping to lead the service. All are welcome, including if you are brand new to our community!
We will gather in the Fireside Room at 12:30pm after service for lunch. Lunch will be provided and attendees will be asked to pay a suggested $10 donation, however no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Vegan and gluten free options will be provided.
(Note that this is taking place on the FOURTH Sunday of the month, rather than the third, so that we can celebrate together after the young adult service).
Email Emma Wakeling with questions: ewakeling@uusf.org
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UUSF 20s and 30s Community is the young adult body at UUSF.
Like many faith communities, UUSF skews older. To transform this fact, UUSF offers programming for young adults to 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!Our programming and events are open to all aged 18-39, whether you are brand new to Unitarian Universalism or a longtime friend at UUSF.
1 attendee
Live in Concert: Naomi Westwater, singer-songwriter
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco (UUSF), 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, USStarr King Way Performance Series (SKWPS)
Join us for a live performance in our Sanctuary from Naomi Westwater (they/them/she) a Black, queer singer-songwriter from Massachusetts, known for blending folk-rock music, poetry, and spirituality in their work.
With a Master of Music in Contemporary Performance and Production from Berklee College of Music, Naomi is an active member of The Club Passim Folk Collective, where they produce Re-Imagining Lilith Fair, a tribute to the feminist music scene of the 1990s. They have received five nominations for the Boston Music Awards and have been featured in prominent media outlets like The Boston Globe and WBUR, where they were also included in the 2024 Makers list.
As a cultural curator, Naomi leads the Boston Chapter of We Make Noise, organizing events such as We Make Noise Fest and We Make Noise Camp, and has produced shows at renowned venues like The Apollo Theater. Currently, they are working on Reclaiming Folk: A Celebration of People of Color in Folk Music and have secured over 20 grants for this initiative. Naomi is also a faculty member at Club Passim and serves on the NERFA board, with their latest concept record, Cycle & Change, available across platforms. https://www.naomiwestwater.com/
$20 suggested donation for all SKWPS events, however, no one is turned away for lack of funds.
-------------------------------We have a new calendar of events for 2026, our third season of the Starr King Way Performance Series (SKWPS). Curated by Nancy Munn and Mark Sumner, professional staff musicians at UUSF, SKWPS features a diverse array of artistic talent that reflects the progressive vision of our revered and historic institution.
1 attendeeUUSF 20s & 30s: Spiritual Discussion Group (online)
·OnlineOnlineUUSF 20s & 30s Community Event
Join the 20s & 30s Spiritual Discussion Group for a time of spiritual reflection, sharing, and connection with peers.
In March we are exploring the theme ‘Paying Attention’. We will use a range of sources, including literature, music, and art, as well as discussion questions, to enrich and guide our conversations, and close with a short meditation.
Email, Emma Wakeling, Membership and Young Adult Manager with any questions: ewakeling@uusf.org.
*Many attendees don't register through MeetUp, so don't be discouraged if there are no other attendees listed here, we usually have a good group of people at each session!*
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UUSF 20s and 30s Community is the young adult body at UUSF.
Like many faith communities, UUSF skews older. To transform this fact, UUSF offers programming for young adults to 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!Our programming and events are open to all aged 18-39, whether you are brand new to Unitarian Universalism or a longtime friend at UUSF.
1 attendee
Past events
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