What we’re about
Sunday Assembly San Diego is a non-religious congregation that celebrates life. Our motto: live better, help often, wonder more.
Join us for our monthly Assembly on the 3rd Sunday of each month, a one hour celebration with some songs and a guest speaker, followed by coffee and snacks. In between Assemblies, we host social gatherings and service projects. You are welcome to join any and all of these events! Sunday Assembly San Diego is part of the international movement of people who want to celebrate the one life we know we have. When traveling, look for other Assemblies in Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Utrecht, London, etc.
We are here for everyone who wants to:
* Live Better. We aim to provide inspiring, thought-provoking and practical ideas that help people to live the lives they want to lead and be the people they want to be
* Help Often. Assemblies are communities of action building lives of purpose, encouraging us all to help anyone who needs it to support each other
* Wonder More. Hearing talks, singing as one, listening to readings and even playing games helps us to connect with each other and the awesome world we live in.
Sunday Assembly:
1. Is 100% celebration of life. Let’s enjoy it together.
2. Has no doctrine. We have no set texts so we can make use of wisdom from all sources.
3. Has no deity. We don’t do supernatural but we also won’t tell you you’re wrong if you do.
4. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their beliefs – this is a place that is open and accepting. We welcome all who welcome all.
5. Is free to attend, not-for-profit and volunteer run. We ask for donations to cover our costs and support our community work.
6. Has a community mission. Through our Action Heroes (you!), we will be a force for good.
7. Is independent. We do not accept sponsorship or promote outside businesses, organizations or services.
8. Is here to stay. With your involvement, The Sunday Assembly will make the world a better place.
9. We won’t tell you how to live, but will try to help you do it as well as you can.
10. And remember point 1… The Sunday Assembly is a celebration of the one life we know we have. What should you expect from a Sunday Assembly event? Just by being with us you should be energized, vitalized, restored, repaired, refreshed and recharged. No matter what the subject of the Assembly, it will solace worries, provoke kindness and inject a touch of transcendence into the everyday. But life can be tough… It is. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, we have moments of weakness or life just isn’t fair. We want The Sunday Assembly to be a house of love and compassion, where, no matter what your situation, you are welcomed, accepted and loved. Most of all, have fun, be nice and join in.
Towards that end, Sunday Assembly folks tend to be a friendly group of people, However, please do not send messages to members who you haven't yet met. Doing so is grounds for removal from the group. Group members are encouraged to report to the organizing team unsolicited and unwelcome messages so that we can help out.
To contact us by email: sundayassemblysandiego@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NO KINGS! Mass Mobilization at Waterfront Park1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA
Did we elect a king? Hell no. Let's celebrate this special day with millions of our closest friends all over the country and make that message heard. The more people who can attend, the more undeniable our message will be.
If you have never attended a protest before, now is the time. You will be among friends.
A bunch of you have expressed interest in attending this event as a group. Please check out the official site for this event, and also the list of partner organizations that support this event. And the MC will be a previous speaker at a past assembly! Come see who it will be. And word is that there WILL BE a march around 11 AM.
RSVPing to this meetup is great if you want to do that, but it's unnecessary. Bring as many people as possible with you, and bring water and sun protection. Keep in mind that if you do bring your phone, the network may be overwhelmed and texting and calling may not be possible there; that's what happened at the Women's Marches and Marches for Science.
For anyone who wants to be there as a group, let's meet north of the statue -- there's a photo below with the location circled in yellow. Even if you can only get there late, please come anyway. Let's do this like we do everything, together as humans. An organizer will try to wear a helium balloon so y'all can find us. Please consider coming early; the later it gets, the harder it will be to find your people.
Please use the comments section to decide who wants to carpool and/or trolleypool.
- Sunday Assembly with Dr. Sasha GershunovBankers Hill Club House (also known as San Diego Indoors Sports Club), San Diego, CA
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Global warming provides steroids to a few of the regional and local impactful extremes such as heat waves, drought, wildfires, precipitation from atmospheric rivers, and coastal flooding/erosion events. Dr. Sasha Gershunov, Research Meteorologist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD will give a whirlwind tour of human caused global warming and its influence on a few choice iconic weather patterns that define our Southern California climate.
SPECIAL EVENT RIGHT AFTER THE ASSEMBLY:
Craving something sweet and savory but don’t want to eat junk food? What would you say if there are desserts out there that are nutritious and easy to make that satisfy your sweet tooth? Join Fran and Andy Roth and Beth after the assembly for an easy vegan dessert demonstration. Samples and recipes will be provided.Here's the Zoom link for anyone who wants to attend online:
Meeting ID: 898 5808 8325
Passcode: 375172For those on Zoom, here's a link to the program with lyrics!
Sunday Assembly San Diego is an inclusive, non-religious community that meets to hear inspirational talks, connect for service projects, sing songs and generally celebrate life. Assemblies are free to attend, and everyone is welcome. AND!! Free child care for ages 1.5 and up is available at every Assembly.
Some of the best community time is staying after the assembly for coffee and snacks and to hang out with other assemblers, so please do.
The Bankers Hill Club features an accessible facility, including accessible parking spots and bathrooms.
