Who We AreSuggested Questions

An Oral History of theFirst Unitarian Universalist Church

Of San Diego

What brought you to First Church?

Can you tell me about your first time here?

How do you describe Unitarian Universalism?

What is your elevator speech?

The mission of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego is

to create community, nurture spiritual growth and act on our values to help heal the world.

Which part of the Mission of the Church means the most to you?

Which of the seven principles means the most to you?

What has being part of this Church community added to your life?

Can you tell me about what role religion played in your life when

you were growing up?

What does “Spiritual but not religious” mean to you?

What kind of role does religion or spirituality play in your life now?

What does it mean to you?

Did you ever have a profound spiritual moment in your life? Can

you tell me about it?

Can you tell me your thoughts about God? Or gods? Or none of

the above?

Are there important lessons that your religious/spiritual life have

taught you?Can you tell me about them?

How do you imagine God or the Divine?

How has being involved with this church made you a better person?

What is the highlight of the Church year for you? Can you tell me

about it?

What makes your proud to be a member of First UU?

What does the future of this church look like?

If you could change one thing about this church, what would it

be?

Where do you focus your efforts to improve social justice?