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- Sunday Assembly with Jenn BuddBankers Hill Club House (also known as San Diego Indoors Sports Club), San Diego, CA
Our Southern Border and Illegal Crossings
We’ve all heard the rhetoric, but are closed borders safer than open borders? How did we get here? In the 1990s, immigration officials spent billions on creating deterrence to illegal crossings. Thirty years later, it seems few are deterred. Immigration activist Jenn Budd – formerly a Senior Patrol Agent with the US Border Patrol in San Diego, a Senior Intelligence Agent at San Diego Sector Headquarters, and an Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent – will help us get into the nitty gritty of our border: why people are crossing illegally, why the current policies aren’t working, and what needs to be done to alleviate this dire situation.After the assembly, we will be hosting Connection Lab, and providing food for folks who attend the assembly and stay after for that event. Please RSVP for that separately here.
Here's the Zoom link for anyone who wants to attend online:
Meeting ID: 898 5808 8325
Passcode: 375172Sunday 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.
- Connection LabBankers Hill Club, San Diego, CA
Give your Sunday a social spark with The Connection Lab after May's Sunday Assembly. This unique event is a rare opportunity to practice and refine our connection skills in a fun and supportive environment using the G.I.F.T. approach of Generosity, Interest, Feeling, & Trust from Your Biggest Gift. Whether you are shy or outgoing, you are sure to have a good time and meet some great people. Sandwiches and vegan options will be available for folks who attend the assembly and stay for this event. See you there!
Please RSVP for this event separately from the May Assembly, which you can RSVP for here.
- Roaming Restaurants: Liberty Public MarketLiberty Public Market - Liberty Station, San Diego, CA
This month we will be eating together at Liberty Public Market right before the croquet event nearby at 2:30 PM. Join us for a huge variety of tasty gourmet food options and good company and conversation. Check out the food options here.
Let's meet at the "boat" west of the market building, and get a table nearby, and then go in to get our food.
There is plenty of parking in the massive Liberty Station lots, and lot in front of the restaurant. If traveling by public transit, bus route 28 will get you close.
If you would like to attend but would need a ride, please leave a comment below. If you can offer someone a ride, also leave a comment below. This may help people decided whether they can attend!
Our motto is "Live Better, Help Often, Wonder More." Our secondary motto is "we welcome all who welcome all," which means all of our events are LGBTQ+ friendly. We enjoy new and returning folk, so check us out.
