About us
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
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Group Guided Meditation at Dharma Bum Temple
Dharma Bum Temple, 4144 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA, USMeditation is an evidence-supported method for improving mental wellbeing, especially during and after times of crisis. Whether you're an experienced meditator or someone who actively avoids it, please join us in an accessible, simple guided "meditation 101" at the Dharma Bum Temple. (And whoever wants to have lunch together after, can. There are a bunch of places to eat nearby.)
The meditation leader will give a short intro, and then gently lead us in breathing together. Following a 20 minute-ish meditation, the guide will take questions. The guide may answer those questions from a humanist or a Buddhist perspective, and we are all welcome to leave or stay for that Q & A. Attendees will be: people who just want help focusing or feeling more centered; people who feel comfort in sitting with others; people who are in substance misuse recovery; and/or who are just curious. In short, anyone who wants to attend. Like you.
There is ample parking at the school admin parking lot across the street, it being a Saturday, and there is some street parking. People entering the temple are encouraged to remove their shoes, so please bring socks for your comfort and temperature regulation. Also, the temple is a non-profit, so if you appreciate your experience and can swing it, please bring some cash for the box on the wall in the back.
We will meet out front and then head in about 5 minutes before the start, and sit in the very back area.
The Dharma Bum Temple has nearby bus stops on the 1, 11, and 215 bus lines, and you can plan your route here. If you'd like to catch a ride with another attendee, please leave a comment below and hopefully a driver will volunteer.
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Sunday Assembly San Diego
Bankers Hill Club House (also known as San Diego Indoors Sports Club), 3030 Front Street, San Diego, CA, USSunday Assembly San Diego is an inclusive, non-religious community that meets to hear thoughtful talks, connect for service projects, sing songs, and generally celebrate life (with snacks). Assemblies are free to attend, and everyone is welcome. AND!! Free child care for ages 1.5 and up is available at every assembly.
September's Assembly talk:
Regaining a Sense of Touch, aka Wormy FeelingsWhy can some animals grow back missing body parts while we can't? What if we could rebuild parts of the nervous system after injury, like restoring a lost sense of touch? In Dr. Ricardo Zayas' lab, they study flatworms called planarians that can regenerate any part of their body, including their nerve cells. Cut one into pieces, and each piece can grow into a whole new worm; it sounds like science fiction, but it is actual biology. Dr. Ricardo Zayas, Biology Professor at SDSU, will explore what these strange but fascinating creatures can teach us about how stem cells make new sensory cells. Along the way, we’ll look at animals that can repair their nervous systems and ask what it might take for humans to do the same.
Here's the Zoom link for anyone who wants to attend online.
Meeting ID: 898 5808 8325
Passcode: 375172Stay after the assembly for coffee and community and our 3rd annual Cookie Bakeoff. And we are using the term "cookie" loosely, so bring your (homemade, please!) baked cookies, bars, brownies, and the like to share, but also for the chance to win a coveted award for Best Cookie. Find more information and RSVP to that event here.
The Bankers Hill Club is an accessible facility, including accessible parking spots and bathrooms. There is plenty of parking available.
34 attendees
Past events
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